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Fuel System - Vapor Lock Condition

07-003

January 19, 2007

Applies To:
2005-06 RL - ALL
2007 RL - From VIN JH4KB1...7C000001 thru JH4KB1...7C001724

Fuel Vapor Lock

SYMPTOM

The engine has an occasional performance problem during unseasonably warm weather. This condition is worse at higher altitudes.

PROBABLE CAUSE

High ambient temperatures and/or high altitude causes fuel vapor lock.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the fuel pump module. The new fuel pump module has a recalibrated fuel pump.

PARTS INFORMATION

Fuel Pump Module: P/N 17708-SJA-A02
Base Gasket: P/N 17574-SDC-L01

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 3101C7

Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hour

Failed Part: P/N 17708-SJA-A01

Defect Code: 03217

Symptom Code: 09304

Template ID: 07-003A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Replace the fuel pump module:

NOTE:
Do not do step 7 of the replacement procedure.

^ Refer to page 11-317 of the 0~07 RL Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword PUMP and select Fuel Pump/ Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Replacement from the list.





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