Shadow L4-153 2.5L SOHC Turbo (1989)
Technical Service Bulletin # 450
Date: 900301
Recall - Engine Controller Replacement
No. 450
March, 1990
To:
All California Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers
Subject:
California Emissions Recall # 450 -- Engine Controller Replacement
Models:
Certain 1989 Model Year Vehicles Equipped With 2.5L Turbocharged Engine, Manual Transmission and California Emission Control
System, Including:
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Dodge Daytona, Shadow and Caravan
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Plymouth Sundance and Voyager
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Chrysler LeBaron and LeBaron GTS
Incorrect engine controllers were installed in a small number of the listed model vehicles. Service is required to replace the incorrect parts.
Important:
Some of the involved vehicles may still be in dealer stock. Be sure to complete the service on these cars before retail delivery.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive a listing of them with this letter, arranged
in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of
involved vehicles.
Each California Dodge or Chrysler-Plymouth dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mall for use in
performing the service on involved vehicles upon request.
Parts
Order the appropriate engine controller for the involved vehicle at dealer cost as needed:
Caravan, Voyager -- Part Number 04557385
Daytona, Shadow, Sundance, LeBaron, LeBaron GTS -- Part Number 05235293
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule
appointments for the dealer service at the earliest possible date.
The notification instructs each owner to provide the model of the involved vehicle to the dealer so that you can order the correct replacement engine
controller.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Recall Notification Form # 83-295-0019. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form
for owner or dealer reference as needed.
A copy of the owner notification letter is attached.
Service Procedure
1.
Remove the air cleaner duct from the Single Module Engine Controller located inside the left front fender.
2.
Remove the battery using Service Manual procedures.
3.
Remove the two module mounting screws and retain for later use.
4.
Remove the 14 and 60 way wiring connectors from the engine controller. Remove the controller and set aside for parts return.
5.
Connect the 14 and 60 way wiring connectors to the new engine controller.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the grease from the 14 way connector or connector cavity in the controller. The grease is used in order to
revent moisture from corroding the terminals. If there isn't at least 1/8 inch of grease on the bottom of the controller
connector cavities, apply a liberal amount of Mopar Multi-purpose grease Part Number 2932524 or equivalent over the
entire end of the connector plug before reinstalling.
