Lebaron Coupe L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN B (1993)
Exhaust Resonator: Customer Interest
Exhaust System - Pinging/Snapping Noise
NO: 11-01-95
GROUP: Exhaust
DATE: Jan. 27, 1995
SUBJECT:
Pinging/Snapping Noise From Exhaust System
MODELS:
1993 - 1995 (AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JAN. 9, 1995 (MDH O1-09-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A loud pinging/snapping noise may be heard coming from under the middle of the vehicle after the engine is shut off.
DIAGNOSIS:
The vehicle must be fully warmed up by driving a minimum of two miles (highway speeds of 55 MPH is preferred). Idling is not always sufficient. Park
the vehicle and shut off the engine. Listen for a loud pinging/snapping noise and verify it is coming from the exhaust resonator assembly located
rearward of the catalytic converter.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4546883
Pipe Assembly, Exhaust Extension with Resonator
1
4301410
Clamp, Extension Pipe to Catalytic Converter Pipe
1
4495532
Clamp, Extension Pipe to Tailpipe
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the exhaust pipe extension with resonator assembly.
1.
Replace the exhaust pipe extension with resonator assembly with P/N 4546883 using the procedure in the appropriate Service Manual.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
11-20-10-91..........................................................................................................................................................................0.6 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
P8 New Part
