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Chrysler Sebring

Report: AC expansion valve may cause honking sound when AC is turned on

Chrysler Sebring Problem

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Model Year Affected: 2001

Average Mileage: 92,000 mi (90,000 mi - 94,000 mi)

Sedan and Convertible
If you hear a honk or "fog horn" sound within a few seconds of turning on the air conditioning, that can be fixed by replacing the AC expansion valve. Occasionally vibration from the honking can be felt in the steering wheel and car seats.

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Visitor, 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 94,000 mi

Fog horn noise when air cond is turned on.

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Visitor, 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 90,000 mi

Honking, fog horn noise when running AC plus no Cold Air. Replaced expansion valve along with dryer and fixed both the noise and now I have cold air.

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Visitor, 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 94,000 mi

Fog horn noise when air cond is turned on.

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Visitor, 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 90,000 mi

Honking, fog horn noise when running AC plus no Cold Air. Replaced expansion valve along with dryer and fixed both the noise and now I have cold air.

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