Order Information
Client
AUL CORP.
Claim ID
4242540
Order Date
7/22/2021 2:56:21 PM
Inspector
MR101
Contract Number
SNICF297748F21
Insured Party
BROUSSARD, CHARLES
Vehicle Year
2012
Vehicle Make
BUICK
Vehicle Model
LACROSSE
Vehicle VIN Number
1G4GC5E3XCF297748
Vehicle Mileage
86468
Inspection Location
Name
MOTOR CITY
Address
1111 N UNIVERSITY AVE
City
LAFAYETTE
State, Zip
LA, 70506
Phone
3372326969
Contact(s)
Tim
Adjuster Name
JAYSON SCHNEIDER
Extension
339
Email
JSCHNEIDER@AULCORP.COM
Reason For Inspection
PLEASE INSPECT AC COMPRESSOR FOR NOT COMING ON, CHECK BLOWER MOTOR FOR FAILED. CHECK REAR SHOCKS FOR LEAKING. CHECK TIMING COVER GASKET FOR LEAKING. THANK YOU.
Report Information
Location Contact
TIM
Contact Title
TIM
Inspection Date
7/23/2021 2:53:00 PM
Vehicle Year
2012
Vehicle Make
BUICK
Vehicle Model
LACROSSE<
Current VIN Number
1G4GC5E3XCF297748
Vehicle Production Date
03/12
Current Mileage
86535
Vehicle Mileage Originally Submitted as
86468
Vehicle Trim
4DR
Labor Rate / Type
110.9500
PROVIDED VERBALLY
Engine Type
3.6L
Engine Emissions
FEDERAL
Transmission / Model
AUTO
Wheel Drive Type
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)
Vehicle Plate #
974 EUM/LA.
Engine Oil Level
Full
Engine Oil Condition
Good
Coolant Level
Full
Coolant Condition
Good
Transmission Level
N/A
Transmission Condition
N/A
Power Steering Level
Full
Power Steering Condition
Good
Brake fluid Level
Full
Brake Fluid Condition
Good
Front Differential Fluid Level
N/A
Front Differential Fluid Condition
N/A
Rear Differential Fluid Level
N/A
Rear Differential Fluid Condition
N/A
Transfer Case Level
N/A
Transfer Case Condition
N/A
Oil Filter Brand
A/C DELCO
Sample Taken
N
Sample Type
Miscellaneous Comments
Commercial Use
NO
Signage
NO
Modifications
NO
Collision
NO
Tow Hitch
NO
Towed or Driven In
DRIVEN
Belts
OK
Hoses
OK
Tire Size
P235/50R18
Factory Tire Size
SAME
Overall Condition
GOOD.
Customer Complaint, Date Opened, Shop Name on Repair Order
A/C NOT BLOWING AT ALL. CHECK NOISE IN REAR WHEN HITTING BUMPS. CHECK BURNT OIL SMELL. DATED 07/19/2021 MOTOR CITY.
Facility Repair Order
6007725
State of Assembly (be specific)
NO TEAR DOWN AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
Related Recalls, TSB's, or Service History
NONE RELATED TO LOSS.
Failed Components and Extent of Damage
FOUND A/C BLOWER MOTOR HAS AN INTERNAL OPEN, WILL COME ON AT TIMES WHEN YOU TAP ON MOTOR THEN IT SHUTS OFF. TECH CONNECTED AC GAUGES FOR COMPRESSOR READINGS. SYSTEM HAS FULL REFRIGERANT CHARGE, WITH COMPRESSOR RUNNING FOUND LOW SIDE AT85 PSI AND HIGH SIDE AT 125 PSI. COMPRESSOR NOT PUMPING SUFFICIENTLY. NO SIGNS OF SYSTEM LEAKS OR PHYSICAL DAMAGE. FOUND REAR SHOCKS LEFT IS BLOWN AND RIGHT REAR LEAKING OIL LONG TERM WITH ROAD GRIME ACCUMULATION. FOUND FRONT ENGINE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL ON LEFT SIDE CENTER. LEAKING TO A DRIP.
Measurements
NA
Cause of failure
ELECTRICAL FAILURE TO BLOWER MOTOR. INTERNAL FAILURE TO A/C COMPRESSOR REED VALVE FAILURE CAUSED A/C COMPRESSOR TO HAVE ERRATIC READINGS. SEAL FAILURE TO REAR SHOCKS LEFT AND RIGHT. SEAL FAILURE TO ENGINE TIMING COVER.
Recommendations for Repair
REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTER, REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR, AND RECHARGE SYSTEM REPLACE REAR SHOCKS LEFT AND RIGHT. RESEAL FRONT COVER
Images
RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE.
RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE.
RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE.
REAR OF VEHICLE.
LEFT REAR OF VEHICLE.
LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE.
LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLLE.
TIRE SIZE
UNDERCARRIAGE
EXHAUST.
LEFT REAR SHOCK.
RIGHT REAR SHOCK.
A/C COMPRESSOR NO LEAKS.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OIL FILTER
COOLANT ANND BRAKE FLUID.
ENGINE OIL CONDITION.
INTERIOR
TIRE SIZE PLACARD
VIN
OIL STICKER.
FAN SPEED SWITCHES.
ODOMETER
EMISSION PLACARD
POWER STEERING FLUID OK.
AIR FILTER.
A/C LOW SIDE READINGS.
A/C HIGH SIDE READINGS.
REGISTRATION.
A/C CONTROLS.
FRONT COVER LEAKING OIL.
FRONT COVER LEAKING OIL.
REPAIR ORDER
TECH NOTES.