Ram Raider V6-2972cc 3.0L SOHC (1989)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Customer Interest
EVAP Canister - Hard Restart After A Hot Soak
Models
1988 & 1989 PB/B4 and SJ/B6 Bodies Equipped With 2.0L and 2.6L Engines
Subject
Hard Start After Hot Soak in High Ambient Temperatures
Index
DRIVEABILITY
Date
April 17, 1989
No.
18-06-89
P-1516 (C18-06-9)
BODY CODE LEGEND
PB/B4 - RAM 50, POWER RAM 50, & D50 PICKUP SJ/B6 - RAIDER
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Vehicle is hard to restart after hot soak at high ambient temperatures.
DIAGNOSIS
Verify condition by driving the vehicle until the engine is fully warm. Shut off engine. Remove air cleaner assembly, and look into throttle bore. If
condition is present, a puddling of fuel will be seen at bottom of intake bore, and the throttle plate will appear to be wet with fuel.
PARTS REQUIRED
1988/1989 PB/B4 (Ram 50) Vehicles
1 Charcoal Canister
P/N MB554504
1988/1989 SJ/B6 (Ram Raider) Vehicles
1 Charcoal Canister
P/N MB554503
FIGURE 1
