Corsica L4-121 2.0L (1988)
Carpet: Customer Interest
M/T - Low Clutch Engagement or Hard Start
Number:
90-226-6A
Section:
6A
Date:
April 1990
Corp. Bulletin No.: 037301
Subject:
LOW CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT/ENGINE HARD-TO-START CONDITION
Model and Year:
1988-90 L CARS
Some 1988-90 L-cars may exhibit a low clutch engagement or engine hard-to-start condition. The customer may describe the hard-to-start condition as a
situation where they are able to start the vehicle only after applying extra effort to the pedal when it reaches the floor.
Either of these conditions may very likely be the result of the clutch pedal or driver's foot hitting the carpet while disengaging the clutch. The carpet
contact usually results in the driver not fully depressing the pedal, which brings about the hard-to-start comment, as well as the feel of low clutch
engagement.
To repair the condition, it will be necessary to pull the carpet back in the area of contact and trim away the sound barrier underneath the carpet/pedal
interference point.
Trim the sound barrier until the carpet will conform to the contour of the floor pan. It may be necessary to use an adhesive for example, 3M Spray Trim
Adhesive, or equivalent to ensure that the carpet stays in place. Care should be taken not to cut excess sound barrier away, as this may result in added
road and engine noise inside the vehicle.
Labor Operation Number:
T1609
Labor Time:
.3 Hour
