Stealth R/T Turbo V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC Turbo (1996)
Spark Plug: Customer Interest
Spark Plugs - Hard Start/Misfire Or Rough Idle
NO: 18-31-95
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Oct. 13, 1995
SUBJECT:
Hard Start, Miss-Fire,
or Rough Idle
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
1995 - 1996 (B7) Stealth
1995 - 1996 (B8) Colt Vista/Summit Wagon
1995 - 1996 (B9) Colt/Summit
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
New in stock vehicles may exhibit hard starts, miss-fire, or rough idle due to spark plug fouling. This can be caused by infrequent engine operation
during the transportation process.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves cleaning the spark plugs prior to delivery.
1.
Bring the engine to operating temperature.
2.
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 25 mph in first gear or 40 miles per hour in second gear for 5 minutes. This will bring the plug temperature up to a
point that will burn the deposits off.
CAUTION:
Do not exceed the speed/gear selections listed.
3.
If the driving method fails to correct the problem, the plugs should be removed and cleaned.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
08-17-02-91
Road Test Cleaning Procedure (All)
0.4 Hrs.
Related Operation:
08-17-02-92
Spark Plugs, Remove and Clean
2.0L
(FJ)
(B9) 1.5L/1.8L
(B8) 1.8L/2.4L
0.3 Hrs.
08-17-02-93
(FJ) 2.5L
0.8 Hrs.
08-17-02-94
(B7) 3.0L DOHC/Turbo
0.9 Hrs.
08-17-02-95
(B7) 3.0L SOHC
0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
XX - Service Adjustment
