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VX Commodore Air Con Issues
Phoenix Mechanical
Soaring
Climate Control Temperature Memory - Some Climate Control control units may not retain the previous temperature setting due to revised software that was introduced from August 2001. New control units were programmed with pre August 2001 software to remove this issue.

Control module (single zone) - Part number 92111235
Control module (dual zone) - Part number 92111236

Climate Control Thud - VX's with Climate Control may have a light thud noise when the ignition is turned off, or intermittently, during mode changes. The cause of this noise can be the rapid closing of the previously open mode door. The rate of closure is controlled by air entry into the vacuum solenoid module. Fitting a specifically designed, additional foam pad over the existing foam pads in the vacuum solenoid module will correct the condition. Revised six pack solenoids (with foam) were introduced mid 2001.

Climate Control Solenoid Foam Pad - Part number 92144689

Insufficient Heating with Electronic Climate Control - Some Climate Control Systems may not warm the cabin effectively, even though a high temperature is selected. A possible cause can be water entering the ambient temperature sensor connector (located on the front of the Air Conditioning Condensor, just behind the front bumper). Water in the connector may short circuit the sensor, and in doing so, the Climate Control Unit believes that the outside temperature is higher than it actually is. This can cause relatively low or cool heater performance. In this situation, the connector should be dried and cleaned. Insulating grease can be applied to the connector to limit the chances of water re-entering. A revised ambient temperature sensor connector was introduced late 2000, which had improved water retention.

Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair Kit - Part number 92144967

Ambient Temperature Sensor - Part number 09152245

Gen III Air Conditioning rumble - Some VX's may have a rumble type noise coming from the dash area when the Air Conditioning is on. A possible cause can be the TX valve of the Air Conditioning Unit. A revised Eaton Brand TX valve (92116220) was introduced January 2002, and a further revision was introduced in April 2002, with the use of a TGK Brand TX valve (92117402) as used in V6's from April 2002 onwards.

Poor Illumination Climate Control Display - Some Climate Control units have poor illumination, which can be caused by faulty globes (6 in total).

Globe and holder clear - Part number 92140515

Globe and holder green - Part number 92140514

Air Conditioning Vibration (Gen III) - In some VX's, a vibration may be felt inside the vehicle while idling
in Drive, with air conditioning on. A possible cause could be the plastic end tanks of the radiator contacting the mounting brackets on the radiator support panel. It may also be the radiator retaining clips contacting the plastic end tanks, instead of just the locating rubber. Carefull bending of the support brackets will increase clearances (3mm suggested minimum clearance between mounting bracket and tank. 1mm suggested minimum clearance between retaining clips and tank).