Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Muffler: All Technical Service Bulletins
Muffler - Whistle Noise on Acceleration
NO: 11-05-98
GROUP: Exhaust
DATE: Apr. 10, 1998
SUBJECT:
Whistle Noise During Acceleration
MODELS:
1998 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO LONG WHEEL BASE (LWB) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L, 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE AND SHORT
WHEEL BASE (SWB) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS (SALES CODE EGA/NAE) OR 3.8L CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS (SALES CODE EGH/NAE) ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may produce a high pitched whistle noise during Wide Open Throttle (WOT) acceleration with engine speeds above 2500 RPM.
DIAGNOSIS:
Drive the vehicle until reaching normal operating temperature. With all accessories turned off, listen for a high pitched whistle noise while accelerating
at WOT with engine speeds above 2500 RPM. If a whistle noise is heard, check the air cleaner box cover for complete sealing. If no air cleaner box
cover leaks are found, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (1)
04809149
Muffler, 3.0L LWB
AR (1)
04809151
Muffler, 3.3L & 3.8L LWB
AR (1)
04809152
Muffler, 3.3L & 3.8L SWB (Sales Code NAE)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the muffler.
1.
Using the procedure outlined on page 11-4 of the 1998 Town & Country, Caravan and Voyager service manual (Publication No. 81-370-8105)
replace the muffler.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
11-30-01-93
0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
