Vision V6-201 3.3L (1993)
EGR Tube: Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel System - Rattle on Start Up
NO: 14-01-94
GROUP: Fuel
DATE: Jan. 21, 1994
SUBJECT:
Fuel System Rattle
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-18-93 DATED NOV. 30, 1993 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. A NOTE HAS BEEN ADDED IN THE REPAIR PROCEDURE REFERENCING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-16-93,
DATED OCT. 22, 1993, "FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION". ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1993 - 1994 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES WITH A 3.5L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Rattle sound on passenger side at instrument panel that begins at engine start-up and may last up to 3 minutes; may also be intermittent. Sounds like fuel
lines rattling against body, even though lines are properly secured. Condition primarily present on cold starts with ambient temperatures between 50 and
70 degrees F. This noise will disappear when engine warms up.
Noise is actually hydraulic sounds from the fuel system being transmitted into the body at the dash panel area.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify that the fuel line bundle is securely clipped to the body. Clips are located at the steering gear crossmember (passenger side) and under the body
along the fuel lines. Proceed with the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the fuel rail assembly.
Replace the fuel rail assembly as described on page 14-70 of the 1994 Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker Service Manual (Publication No.
81-270-4140).
**NOTE:
IF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND O-RINGS ARE NOT PROPERLY TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW FUEL RAIL, A LOSS OF FUEL
PRESSURE WILL RESULT. WHEN REMOVING THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE O-RINGS MAY REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE
REGULATOR. THEY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REGULATOR AND SEPARATELY INSTALLED INTO THE FUEL RAIL CAVITY.
WHEN INSTALLING O-RINGS, APPLY A LIGHT COAT OF CLEAN ENGINE OIL AND SEAT THEM INTO THE CAVITY BEFORE
INSERTING THE REGULATOR.**
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
14-70-14-91
1.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 68 - Noisy
