ECC - EXCESSIVE HEAT ADJUST AIR MIX VALVE

MODELS AFFECTED- 1985-1987 ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE 1986-1987 LESABRE 1986-1987 RIVIERA

Some 1985 through 1987 Electra/Park Avenues, 1986-87 LeSabres and 1986-87 Rivieras may experience an excessive heating condition. This condition may be the result of a misadjusted air mix valve or excessive air mix valve lever play. The following steps should be taken to repair this condition:

1. Remove the glove box to gain access to the programmer, air mix valve link and lever, Figure 1.

2. With the ignition in the "ON" position, set the Electronic Climate Control panel to auto and 90 F. Allow ample time for the programmer arm to travel to its maximum heat position.

3. Snap the air mix connecting link out of the plastic retainer on the programmer output arm. Check the air mix valve for free travel (push valve to maximum A/C position and check for possible binding).

4. Check the air mix lever for an improper press fit by attempting to lift the lever upward. If any movement is present, the flat face of the rod must be shimmed to eliminate the play, Figure 1.

5. Pre-load the air mix valve in the maximum heat position by pulling the threaded air mix valve link to ensure the valve is sealing.

6. Snap the threaded air mix valve link into the plastic retainer on the programmer arm. Take care to avoid influencing the programmer arm or air mix valve position.

7. Set the temperature setting on the Electronic Climate Control panel to 60 F. Check to verify that the programmer arm and air mix valve travels to the max A/C position.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation: Use D9570 to Adjust Air Mix Valve Labor Time: 0.3 Hours For 1985-87 Electra/Park Avenue 0.3 Hours For 1986-87 LeSabre 0.2 Hours For 1986-87 Riviera, Or Labor Operation: T6228 at 0.4 hours to Shim Air Mix Lever Trouble Code: 92

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