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Run In Specification For New A/C Compressors - All Models (SSM68918)

Publication date: 2013-10-29
Reference number: SSM68918

RUN IN SPECIFICATION FOR NEW A/C COMPRESSORS - ALL MODELS

RUN IN SPECIFICATION FOR NEW A/C COMPRESSORS - ALL MODELS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SSM68918, Date of Issue:  October 29, 2013
JAGUAR: XF/X250; XJ/X351; F-TYPE/X152; XK/X150
CATEGORY: Electrical

SERVICE INFORMATION

Symptom 208000 Climate Control

ISSUE

Air Conditioning compressors premature failure due to incorrect run in procedure

CAUSE

Insufficient lubrication in early life

ACTION

The following 'Run in' procedure should be observed for any Air Conditioning compressors replaced in service conditions.

Charging of A/C system with R134a/R1234yf with the engine "OFF". 

Compressor running operation should not occur until control step 5. 

Content

  1. Key ignition on
  2. Ensure A/C is off
  3. Start engine and run for 5 minutes at idle
  4. Set A/C temperature to 22 deg,c fan blower speed 75% of max blower speed
  5. Switch on A/C
  6. Ensure all air ducts at dash board "OPEN".
  7. Run A/C system for minimum of 5 continuous minutes with the engine at idle

After 5 minutes compressor run in & oil distribution in the A/C system is finalised.

Topix procedures will be updated shortly to reflect this change