Stratus L4-2.4L DOHC (1995)
Technical Service Bulletin #
18-01-98
Date:
980116
MIL ON, Hex Code $3E, Sag/Hesitation/Rough Idle
NO: 18-01-98
GROUP: Driveability
DATE: Jan. 16, 1998
SUBJECT:
MIL Illumination with Hex Code $3E, Possible Sags/Hesitations/Rough Idle
MODELS:
1995 - 1997 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 - 1997 (JX) Sebring Convertible
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
MIL illumination with hex code $3E - UPSTREAM O2 SENSOR SHORTED TO VOLTAGE along with possible symptoms of sags/hesitation or rough
idle.
NOTE:
HEX CODE $3E MUST BE SEEN TO PERFORM THIS REPAIR.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
08-94-TF-91
0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
P8 - New Part
Diagnosis
Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Diagnostic Scan Tool (DRB III) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all engine
systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before
proceeding further with this bulletin. If DTC $3E is present, follow the diagnostic procedure in the applicable diagnostic manual. If no apparent reason is
found for the DTC, perform the Repair Procedure.
Parts/Equipment Required
1
CH6000
Scan Tool (DRB III)
1
CH7035
General Purpose Interface Bus Cable (GPIB)
1
CH7000/7001
J1962 Cable
AR (1)
05010885AA
Kit, Oxygen Sensor Jumper (4-cyl & 96/97 6-cyl)
AR (1)
05010934AA
Kit, Oxygen Sensor Jumper (1995 6-cyl)
AR
04778570
Heat Shrink Tubing
AR (1)
04778138
Tape, Cloth Underhood Electrical
1
NPN
Soldering Iron
1
NPN
Rosin Core Solder
Repair Procedures
This bulletin involves cutting and splicing a jumper from the oxygen sensor(s) to the powertrain control module.
Single Upstream 02 Sensor
1.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2.
Locate the upstream oxygen sensor connector and disconnect it.
