Intrepid V6-215 3.5L SOHC (1993)
Technical Service Bulletin # 182994
Date: 950113
PCM - Cold Weather No/Starts
NO: 18-29-94
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
EFFECTIVE DATE: Jan. 13, 1995
SUBJECT:
Cold Weather No-Starts
MODELS:
1993 - 1994 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Engine fails to start in extremely cold weather (below O° F.). Engine will crank and may fire intermittently but does not continue running. Engine may
also fail to jump start. It may be necessary to dry spark plugs and move vehicle to a warmer area (repair bay) to start.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Scan Tool (DRB Ill) with the appropriate Diagnostic Manual, verify that all engine systems are
functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present, record them on the repair order for future reference and repair as necessary.
Parts and Labor
NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS ARE ONLY INTENDED TO IMPROVE COLD STARTING PROBLEMS IN
EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER. IT WILL NOT RESOLVE DRIVEABILITY RELATED HARD STARTING OR NO START COMPLAINTS
UNDER OTHER CONDITIONS.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4606150
PCM-1993, Federal w/o AWT, Performance Handling
1
4606151
PCM-1993, California w/o AWT, Performance Handling
1
4606152
PCM-1993, Federal with AWT, Performance Handling
1
4606153
PCM-1993, California with AWT, Performance Handling
1
4606160
PCM-1994, Federal w/o AWT, Performance Handling
1
4606161
PCM-1994, California w/o AWT, Performance Handling
1
4606162
PCM-1994, Federal with AWT, Performance Handling
1
4606163
PCM-1994, California with AWT, Performance Handling
1
4494555
Mopar 685 Amp Battery
5.5
4761838
Mopar 5W30 Motor Oil
1
5281090
Mopar Oil Filter
6
56027275
Spark Plug (Champion RC-12-LYC)
1
4275086
Authorized Modification Label
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-19-02-97
1.1 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 New Part
Repair Procedure
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves changing engine oil and filter and replacing spark plugs, battery and Powertrain Control Module.
1.
Replace the plugs with P/N 56027275. Verify gap of 0.035 in. on new plugs before installation.
NOTE:
TO REMOVE THE CABLES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS, LIGHTLY GRASP THE RUBBER CAP AT THE TOP OF THE CABLE WITH
PLIERS AND PULL STRAIGHT UP WITH A STEADY TWISTING MOTION. DO NOT PULL ON THE CABLE ITS ELF.
2.
Change engine oil and filter using Mopar 5W30 oil, P/N 4761838.
