Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo (1984)
Clutch: Customer Interest
A/T - No Forward or Reverse Drive/Slippage
Models
1984 Colt & Colt Vista Equipped With Automatic Transaxle
Subject
Low Mileage (Less Than 600 Miles) Rear Clutch Burn out
Index
TRANSMISSION
Date July 2, 1984
No.
21-09-84
P-2802-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
No drive in forward or reverse, or slips during heavy acceleration on vehicles built prior to December, 1983.
DIAGNOSIS
The problem may be caused by manual control valve overstroke. This condition will create slight pressure generation to the rear clutch in neutral. The
clutch is then partially applied during neutral operation. The overstroke of the manual control valve is due to mis-machining of the valve.
PARTS REQUIRED
1 - Valve (Manual Control)
PN MD707703
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove transaxle and replace rear clutches as required per the appropriate service manual.
2.
Remove manual control valve from valve body.
