Topaz AWD L4-140 2.3L HSO (VIN S) (1988)
Control Module HVAC: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Bucks/Jerks/Hesitation/Stumble
Article No. 89-5-8
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BUCKS/JERKS - 2.3L HSC - VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE AND AIR CONDITIONING
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HESITATION - 2.3L HSC - VEHICLES WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE AND AIR CONDITIONING
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STUMBLE - 2.3L HSC - VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE AND AIR CONDITIONING
FORD:
1988-89 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 TOPAZ
CALIBRATION: 8-25F-R00, 8-25C-R00
WARNING:
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER
ENGINE CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR
LOCAL LAWS.
ISSUE:
Stumble, hesitation or a buck/jerk condition while accelerating during engine warm-up with the A/C in the A/C or defroster mode may be
caused by the engine fan controller. The EEC IV processor may misinterpret the electrical signal from the engine fan controller which
causes the processor to miscalculate the spark advance.
ACTION:
Perform normal diagnostics to determine if a new engine fan controller is required. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Perform normal diagnostics. Service all EEC IV codes as required.
2.
If normal diagnostics indicate the need to replace the engine fan controller, proceed to Step 5. If no EEC IV codes are displayed, proceed to Step
3.
3.
Turn the climate control selector to the "OFF" position.
4.
Road test the vehicle. If the driveability symptoms are gone, proceed to Step 5.
5.
Install a new engine fan controller, (E93Z-8B658-A). Refer to the appropriate model year Car Shop Manual, Section 27 for removal and
installation instructions.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E93Z-8B658-A
Engine Fan Controller
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
890508A
Diagnose And Install Fan
1.2 Hrs.
Controller
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
8B658
K3
OASIS CODES:
631900, 632000