Grand Voyager V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 18-12-98
Date: 980320
O2 Sensor - Tip In Sags/Hesitations/Rough Idle
NO: 18-12-98
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
EFFECTIVE DATE: Mar. 20, 1998
SUBJECT:
Tip-In Sags/Hesitations Or Rough Idle After A Hot Soak Restart
MODELS:
1996 - 1998 (NS) Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES to VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Off idle tip-in sags/hesitations or rough idle after a 5 to 90 minute hot soak restart. This condition may be more prevalent in warmer ambient
temperatures and may clean up within 2 minutes of operation. MIL illumination or DTC's are not associated with this issue.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Diagnostic Scan Tool (DRB III) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all engine
systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before
proceeding further with this bulletin. If no DTC's are present and no other reasons are found, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
1
CH6000
Scan Tool (DRB III)
1
CH7035
General Purpose Interface Bus Cable (GPIB)
1
CH7000/7001
J1962 Cable (1)
1
05013110AA
Kit, Oxygen Sensor Jumper
AR
04641780
Tie Strap
AR
04778570
Heat Shrink Tubing
AR (1)
04778138
Tape, Cloth Underhood Electrical
1
6932
Terminal Pick, Miller Tool
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
08-94-TF-92
0.7 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves installing a jumper from the upstream oxygen sensor to the powertrain control module.
1.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2.
Locate the upstream oxygen sensor connector and disconnect it.
