Lebaron Coupe L4-135 2.2L SOHC Turbo VIN A FI (1989)
Powertrain Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
ECM - Engine Dieout Following Cold Startup
Models
1989 AH, AK, AL, AP, Bodies
Subject
Driveway Dieout At Idle or During Gear Engagement - 2.2L EFI With Automatic Trans.
Index
DRIVEABILITY
Date
July 2, 1990
No.
18-21-90
P-1988
(C18-10-0)
BODY CODE LEGEND
AH
LANCER/LEBARON GTS
AK
RELIANT/ARIES
AL
OMNI/HORIZON
AP
SHADOW/SUNDANCE
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Vehicle may exhibit a driveway'dieout at idle or when shifting. from PARK or NEUTRAL to DRIVE or REVERSE following cold engine starts at
ambient temperatures below 32~F (O~C).
DIAGNOSIS
This condition will only occur on the first start after an overnight soak when the outside temperature is below 32~F 0~C). Following cold engine startup
(using the recommended starting procedure), dieout may occur on extended idle and/or during PARK/NEUTRAL to DRIVE/REVERSE gear
engagement at idle.
Before proceeding to the repair procedure, verify the system is functioning as designed using the appropriate diagnostic test procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
1 Single Module Engine Controller (SMEC)
2.2L Federal, Automatic
PN 4557522
2.2L California, Automatic
PN 4557524
1 Authorized Modification Label
PN 4275086
REPAIR PROCEDURE
This repair involves the replacement of the original engine controller (SMEC) with a revised unit.
1.
Replace engine controller with appropriate unit as called out in PARTS REQUIRED.
