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ROUGH/LOW IDLE OR W/S FOGGING A/C FAN RELAY

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1982-83 'A', 'J', and 'X' Models

Low engine idle can be caused by high A/C compressor loads due to high head pressures resulting from compressor operation without engine cooling fan operation while in defrost mode.

This condition can be corrected by installing an additional engine cooling fan relay, P/N 14078902 (see diagram) to operate the engine cooling fan in defrost mode. A connector body, P/N 12010015, and terminal ends, P/N 8905087, are available for simplification of the installation of the additional cooling fan relay mentioned in the above article.

The relay should be installed on the cowl, adjacent to the pressure cycling switch. Any wiring run through the cowl should be routed through existing grommets and care be taken to maintain cowl sealing.

Warranty Information

Labour Operation Number T1094

Labour Time .4 hours


Object Number: 87004  Size: LF

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