505 V6-2849cc 2.8L ZN3J (1987)
Relay Box: Customer Interest
Engine - No Start/Water Leaks Into Relays
BULLETIN NO. 273
DATE:
April, 1988
SUBJECT:
ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELAYS AND BRACKET PROTECTION
MODELS:
1987 AND 1988 TURBO SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS 1987 AND 1988 V6 SEDANS
POSSIBLE COMPLAINT:
No start condition, engine does not crank over, or engine cranks over but does not start.
CAUSE:
During torrential rain storms combined with high speed driving, water may be forced back and leak onto the relay assembly located above the fuse box
and create poor electrical contacts between relay terminals and connectors.
PRODUCTION CHANGE:
Beginning with vehicle VIN 422870, the relay assembly is covered by a plastic protecting sleeve.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
During routine maintenance or if starting problems have been experienced, remove the relay bracket securing nut (10 mm) located on cowl panel above
the fuse box.
Inspect condition of relay terminals and connectors. Only if traces of corrosion are present, install new relays and clean connector terminals.
RELAY APPLICATIONS AND PART NUMBERS:
Number of Relays
Number of Relays
Models
"Double Outlet" Type
"Changeover" Type
P/N 6555.15
P/N 6555.27
Turbo Sedan Std. Trans
2
none
Turbo Sedan Auto Trans
2
2
Turbo S.W. Auto Trans
2
3
V-6 Sedan Std. Trans
3
none
V-6 Sedan Auto Trans
3
1
IMPORTANT:
THE "CHANGEOVER" AND "DOUBLE OUTLET" RELAYS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. MAKE SURE THAT YOU
REINSTALL THEN IN THE CORRECT LOCATION (REMOVE AND REINSTALL ONE AT AT TIME).
IDENTIFICATION:
Even if no trace of corrosion is found, install a plastic bag such as Peugeot Parts Bag, P/N 0095.31, over the relay and bracket assembly. Use the
mounting stud in the bracket to puncture a hole through the plastic bag and reinstall the bracket onto the cowl panel.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
