MX-3 L4-1597cc 1.6L (1992)
Shifter A/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Selector Lever Hard To Operate
Bulletin No.: 009/98
Issued: 09/30/98
Revised: 12/31/98
Category
K (05)
Applicable Model/s
Multiple Models
Subject
A/T SELECTOR LEVER HARD TO OPERATE
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes K 009/98, issued 11/04/98. The WARRANTY INFORMATION has changed.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1995-98 Protege with automatic transaxle that have VINs lower than JM1BC14**W0221733.
All 1992-95 MX-3 with automatic transaxle.
DESCRIPTION
The automatic transaxle selector lever is difficult to operate. In some cases, the lever will not operate at all during cold weather. This is caused by the
lower portion of the manual shaft becoming rusted inside the transaxle case. A modified manual shaft is available to resolve this concern.
Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicle repaired according to the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer complaint.