B3000 SE Cab Plus 4 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (2000)
Multiple Junction Connector: Customer Interest
Engine Controls/Electrical - DTC's/Driveability Concerns
Bulletin No: 01-008/01
Last Issued: 6/1/2001
Subject:
DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS: ABS LAMP ON / SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE / HARSH UPSHIFT / DTCs
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINs
All 2000 and 2001 B-Series built prior to 1/2/01.
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit the following symptoms: rough idle, anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp illumination, inoperative or erratic
speedometer, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, P1000, ABS DTC 9, RABS DTC 16, or a delayed or harsh
shifting automatic transmission. This may be caused by water intrusion at connector X-309 under the driver's seat.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer concern.
2.
Inspect connector X-309 for water intrusion by removing the bottom half (male) connector located under the driver's seat outside the vehicle cab.
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If water is present or pins are damaged, remove connector sleeve and proceed to STEP 3.
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If no water or damage is present, proceed with normal diagnostic procedures found in Workshop Manual.
Female side connector repair:
3.
Remove driver's seat, driver's door scuff plate and peel back carpet or vinyl lining to gain access to top portion of connector X-309 (female side).
