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Campaign - Thermostat Replacement

89acura02

YEAR MOOEL
1989 LEGEND
May 30, 1989

VIN APPLICATION BULLETIN NO.
See
89-009
VEHICLES AFFECTED



Erratic Temperature Gauge Reading

SYMPTOM

The temperature gauge intermittently reads higher than normal under certain driving conditions.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Sedan: Up to VIN JH4KA4 . . . KC027201

Coupe: Up to VIN JH4KA3 . . . KC015224

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Replace the thermostat with the new type listed under Parts Information. The thermostat rubber mount must be replaced at the same time.
Note: The thermostat should be replaced on all affected vehicles, not just those that come in with this specific complaint. Check all new cars during PDI, and verify this change on all customer cars when they come in for scheduled maintenance.

2. Center punch a completion mark on the firewall above the first character on the VIN, then apply a protective coating of grease to the VIN.
PARTS INFORMATION

Thermostat: 19300-PL2-004

Rubber mount: 19305-PC6-M

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out-of-warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 114150

Flat rate time: 0.8 hour

Failed part number: 19300-PH7-014

Defect code: 622

Contention code: J31