Sephia LS L4-1.8L (2001)
Battery: All Technical Service Bulletins
Alternator - Battery Discharge At High Temperatures
VOLUME
3
GROUP
Engine
NUMBER
017
MODEL
Sephia/Spectra
DATE
September 2004
SUBJECT
1.8 Liter Sephia/Spectra Charging System
This bulletin provides information on a charging system upgrade for 1998-2001 MY Sephia and 2000-2004MY Spectra vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter
engines to improve alternator output in high ambient temperatures and severe operating conditions.
Some 1998-2001 MY 1.8L Sephia vehicles built between 10/97 - 5/01 and some 2000-2004MY 1.8L Spectra vehicles built between 2/00 - 3/04 may
experience battery discharge when operated in high ambient temperatures for extended periods of time at low speeds or at idle with A/C, headlamps and
other accessories on. Typically this results in customers reporting an inability to restart the vehicle. To reduce incidence of battery discharge customer
complaints, the following new parts are available:
^
New higher capacity alternator Battery insulator pad (cover)
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE:
