Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L CFI (1987)
Ignition Rotor: All Technical Service Bulletins
Radio - Noise/Static On FM Band
Article No.
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RADIO - FM "STATIC" - 2.3L HSC/HSO ENGINES BUILT AT
87-14-4
CHIHUAHUA ENGINE PLANT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 06/01/87
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NOISE - "STATIC" ON FM RADIO - 2.3L HSC/HSO ENGINES
BUILT AT CHIHUAHUA ENGINE PLANT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 06/01/87
FORD:
1987 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Radio static while in "FM" mode may be caused by the dielectric grease that was applied on the distributor rotor at the Chihuahua Engine
Plant.
ACTION:
To correct this, install a new distributor cap and rotor using the following diagnostic service procedure.
1.
Check engine code tag for the letters "CH". If "CH" is present, the engine was built at the Chihuahua Engine Plant.
2.
Inspect the distributor rotor blade tip for dielectric grease or white crusted residue.
3.
If grease or white crusted residue is found, install a new distributor cap (E5FZ-12106-C) and rotor (E6FZ-12200-A).
NOTE:
Engines not built at the Chihuahua Engine Plant, or if no grease or white crusted residue was found, refer to to the 1987 Car Shop Manual,
Volume C, Section 35-03 for normal diagnostics.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E5FZ-12106-C
Cap
AG
E6FZ-12200-A
Rotor
BM
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871404A
TIME:
0.3 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 12106 - Code: 56
