240 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1986)
Engine Control Module: Customer Interest
Engine - Difficult Cold Starting
Subject:
Product
DIFFICULT
CARS
COLD STARTING-
B 230F (non-Turbo
Group
1985-86 M/Y
23
Date:
No.
NOVEMBER, 1985
123
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO THE U.S. AND CANADA.
If all engine functions are normal, but cold start difficulties are experienced at temperatures below 0~F(-18~C), this condition may be caused by an
over-rich fuel mixture.
A new LH control unit is available to improve cold starting.
NOTE:
This control unit will be introduced during 1986 M/Y as a running change.
REQUIRED PART:
Description Part No. Quantity
LH control unit
5003607-8
1
Replace the old control unit, which is located under the right side kick panel, with new LH
control unit, Bosch Part No. 0 280 000 544.
Repeated cold start attempts can cause spark plug fouling, oil dilution and battery discharging. Check for these conditions as follows:
Spark Plugs
-
Remove plugs and check for deposits
-
Replace plugs if fouled
Oil
-
Remove oil dipstick and check for distinctive gasoline smell
-
If YES, change oil
