Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
Grounding Point: Recalls
Recall - Engine Ground Point Addendum
BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB99-04-S001
ISSUE DATE:
AUGUST 1999
GROUP:
ELECTRICAL
1998 RODEO (UE) / AMIGO (UA) ENGINE GROUND POINT P-6 (ADDENDUM TO SB98-04-L006/SAFETY CAMPAIGN 98V-170)
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1998 Rodeo (UE), Amigo (UA) V6 models.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Condition:
Some affected vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions:
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Idle speed flare
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Flashing ABS light
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Loss of communication to Tech 2
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Vehicle Speed Sensor codes (such as P0502)
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Radio system malfunction
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Check engine light on and no codes
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Engine stalling
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Intermittent no start while cranking
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In addition, other electrical related conditions may exist, either continuously or intermittently.
Possible Cause:
There may be a poor contact or loss of contact at the P-6 ground location. For vehicles previously serviced for SAFETY CAMPAIGN 98V-170 (refer to
SB98-04-L006), the attaching bolt of the P-6 ground terminal may have been damaged due to over torqueing or cross threading.
Correction:
To correct this condition, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin for the inspection and correction of the P-6 ground point for proper electrical
contact.
To prevent this condition when servicing the vehicle for SAFETY CAMPAIGN 98V-170, refer to the procedure outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper
bolt installation at the P-6 ground terminal.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
CORRECTING POOR/LOSS OF P-6 GROUND
