Eclipse L4-1996cc 2.0L DOHC (1995)
Technical Service Bulletin # 95-23-002
Date: 950901
A/T - Poor Shift Quality/Shudder
No.: TSB-95-23-002
DATE: September, 1995
MODEL: 1995 Eclipse RS and GS
SUBJECT:
TCM REPROGRAMMING FOR POOR SHIFT QUALITY
THIS TSB SUPERCEDES ATIN-95-23-001 ISSUED 9/8/95.
PURPOSE
Some 1995 Eclipses may experience torque converter clutch shudder during shifting, hard shifting, and/or harsh torque converter clutch engagement.
This Technical Service Bulletin describes how to reprogram the Transmission Control Module (TCM) to improve the shift quality on affected vehicles.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1995 Eclipse RS and GS models equipped with automatic transmission (VINs starting with 4A3AK34 or 4A3AK44)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Poor shift quality may be due to the TCM software program. To eliminate this condition, reprogramming cartridge MlT992008 has been designed to
modify the TCM program. This cartridge was shipped to dealers during the week of September 18, 1995.
In addition to the above symptoms, if the A/T fluid is not the normal red color or if the vehicle experiences torque converter clutch shudder, also replace
the A/T fluid as described in Step 16 of this bulletin.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Use the following warranty claim information:
TCM Reprogramming Only
Nature Code: 99D
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation Number: 23850099
Time Allowance; 0.6 hours
Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles
Special Warranty Information: Transmission control module reprogramming on an as needed basis only. Includes battery removal and reinstallation.
TCM Reprogramming and A/T Fluid Change
Nature Code: 99D
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation Number: 23850099
Time Allowance: 1.1 hours
Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles
Special Warranty Information: Transmission control module reprogramming and A/T fluid replacement (including driving time) on an as needed basis
only. Includes battery removal and reinstallation.
Procedure
1.
Gather the following equipment which is contained in Reprogramming Kit MIT992000-A:
Reprogramming Unit
Tool No. MIT992000
Reprogramming Cartridge
Tool No. MIT992008
EATX II Harness
Tool No. MIT992002
"Engine Compartment" and
Part No MSSF-023G-00
"Control Module" Labels
Do not install the cartridge into the Reprogramming Unit at this time.
