MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
Fuel Filler Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel System - Difficult Fuel Filling/Nozzle Shuts OFF
Bulletin No: 01-011/02
Last Issued: 06/14/2002
Subject:
DIFFICULT TO FILL FUEL/GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF EARLY
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINs
All 2000-2002 Miata and 2002 Miata with a VIN of JM1 NB353* 20229638 and lower, built prior to March 1, 2002
DESCRIPTION
While fueling the vehicle, the fuel pump may shut off before the fuel tank is full. The customer may complain that the vehicle is difficult to fuel, or fuel
pump shuts off too soon during fill up. The fuel tank, filler pipe and breather pipe have been revised to correct this condition.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify the customer concern.
2.
Remove the fuel tank according to Workshop Manual procedure FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (section 01-14).
3.
Replace the fuel filler pipe, breather pipe and fuel tank with new revised parts according to Workshop Manual procedure FUEL TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (section 01-14).
NOTE:
Replacement breather pipe does not utilize the orifice which was used on the production part. The orifice should not be installed to the replacement
breather pipe for this repair.
4.
Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Note:
This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term
information.
