Acclaim L4-153 2.5L SOHC Turbo (1989)
Wastegate Solenoid: Customer Interest
Wastegate Solenoid - Momentary Loss of Engine Power
Models
1989 AA, AG, AH, AJ, AP, and AS Body With 2.5L Turbocharged Engine
Subject
Momentary Loss of Engine Power Due to Inoperable Wastegate Control
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Causing Instrument Panel Power Loss Lamp to Come On
Index
DRIVEABILITY
Date
August 21, 1989
No.
18-10-89
P-3177 (C18-16-9)
BODY CODE LEGEND
AA - SPIRIT/ACCLAIM AG - DAYTONA AH - LANCER/LeBARON AJ - LeBARON AP - SUNDANCE/SHADOW AS - CARAVAN/VOYAGER
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
A loose or leaking cap on the wastegate solenoid on the 2.5L turbocharged engine may cause a momentary loss of engine power during acceleration.
DIAGNOSIS
The wastegate control will become ineffective causing the instrument panel power loss lamp to light and a "Boost Limit Exceeded" fault code to be
recorded in the SMEC that is detectable with the DRB II. This condition can be corrected by installing the driveability package listed below.
PARTS REQUIRED
1
Driveability Package
PN 4419460
Package Contents:
1
Connector
1
Rubber Cap
1
Rubber Hose
