AC expansion valve may cause honking sound when AC is turned on: Chrysler Sebring Heating & Air Conditioning

Problem overview

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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Chrysler Sebring vehicles with this problem

2 model years affected

2002 Chrysler Sebring

2001 Chrysler Sebring

2002 Chrysler Sebring

2001 Chrysler Sebring

Average mileage: 87,079 miles

(77,239 - 94,000)

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AC expansion valve may cause honking sound when AC is turned on on Chrysler Sebring

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