Dealer Service Instructions
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
^ This recall applies only to 1986 and 1987 Model Year Plymouth and Dodge Colt Vista 2 WD vehicles equipped with a 2.0L carbureted engine and Federal Emission Control System.
^ The following service steps are required:
- Clean the primary air bleed jet, secondary air bleed jet and choke shaft and linkage.
- Inspect the jet mixture solenoid valve and oxygen sensor and replace as required.
- Install a shim in the carburetor choke system.
- Replace the enrichment solenoid jet.
- Clean the EGR and sub-EGR valves and passages.
- Install a vacuum control valve and vacuum hose harness.
- Install a new hose routing label.
^ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be performing an audit of vehicles serviced for this recall. It is imperative to ensure that each step is performed as instructed. Failure to do so will be considered by the EPA to be a violation, subjecting affected dealers to significant fines.
^ A service procedure checklist is provided on the reverse side of the Instruction Sheet enclosed with each Emissions Service Parts Package, PN C3940395. The servicing technician should complete, sign and date the checklist, to be retained by the dealership as a permanent record of recall service completion.
No. 478
April, 1991
SUPPLEMENT
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers All Regional and Zone Service Managers
Subject: Emissions Recall # 478 -- HC, CO and NOx Emissions REVISED LABOR TIME ALLOWANCE
Models: 1986 and 1987 Model Year Plymouth and Dodge Colt Vista 2WD Vehicles Equipped With a 2.0L Carbureted Engine and Federal Emission Control System
Reference: Dealer recall notification letter # 478, November, 1990
Labor time allowances for this recall have been increased. The revised allowances are as follows:
Labor Operation Time
Number Allowance
HC, CO and NOx emissions corrections 25478182 2.3 Hours
including replacement of jet mixture solenoid
if required
HC, CO and NOx emissions corrections 25478183 2.5 Hours
including replacement of jet mixture solenoid
and oxygen sensor
The revised time allowances will supersede those published in the original dealer recall notification letter of November, 1990. All claims entered to the DIAL system on or after April 26, 1991 will be paid at the new rates.
Additional reimbursement equivalent to the increase in time allowance will be made by Chrysler to dealers for all claims paid at the original allowances. This applies to all claims entered to the DIAL system through April 25, 1991. There is no need for dealers to submit additional claims for this reimbursement -- it will be done automatically by Chrysler.
For all other details of the recall, refer to the original letter.
April, 1991
To: All Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers All Regional and Zone Service and Parts Managers
Subject: Owner's Manual Addendum -- Jump-Starting Vehicles With Theft Alarm
Models: 1989 and 1990 Model Year Vehicles With Theft Alarm:
^ 1989 AC -- Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler New Yorker
^ 1990 AC - Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler New Yorker
1990 AY - Chrysler Imperial, Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
1990 AG - Dodge Daytona
1990 AJ - Chrysler LeBaron Coupe
Instructions for jump-starting vehicles equipped with the Theft Alarm system were not included in the Owner's Manual for affected vehicles. An addendum card with the following instructions is now being mailed to owners:
ADDENDUM TO 1989 & 1990 OWNER'S MANUAL
Jump-Starting Vehicles Equipped With Theft Security System
The following information is an addition to the Jump-Starting portion of this manual.
After the booster battery has been connected, the Theft System must be turned OFF. Using the key, lock then unlock either front door. This turns the Theft System OFF and the remainder of the Jump-Starting procedure can be followed.
If this procedure is not followed, the Theft System electronics will prevent the engine from starting.
Dear Chrysler Corporation Vehicle Owner:
The enclosed card provides instructions for Jump-Starting 1989 and 1990 model year Chrysler Corporation vehicles equipped with the Theft Alarm system. Our records indicate that you own one of these vehicles. Please take a moment to read the instructions, and then place the card in your vehicle Owner's Manual for future reference as needed.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.