Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1984)
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Customer Interest
Air Flow Meter - No Start In Freezing Temperatures
Article No. 84-11-10
NO START IN BELOW FREEZING AMBIENTS - 2.3L EFI TURBO
FORD 1982-84 T-BIRD, MUSTANG, SVO MUSTANG
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-84 COUGAR, CAPRI
On a symptom of no start the vane air meter may be frozen in the closed position. This condition occurs because water seeps into the air cleaner and vane
meter past the air cleaner stud grommet. This condition may be alleviated by installing a rubber washer between the air cleaner cover and grommet.
FIGURE 8
1.
Pull vehicle into a warm place.
2.
Remove the air cleaner wing nut.
3.
Install a rubber washer (E3AZ-9E608-A) between the air cleaner cover and grommet (Figure 8).
4.
Torque the air cleaner wing nut to 20-30 in.lbs. (2.3-3.4 N-m).
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E3AZ-9E608-A
Rubber Washer
C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP9600A84
TIME:
0.2 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 9600 Code: 48
