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Engine Performance - Pinging Under Light Throttle

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Bulletin No.: T-88-113
File in Group: 6E
Number: 59
Corp. Ref. No.: 636528
Date: April '88
SUBJECT: DETONATION UNDER LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-1986 CIMARRONS EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L L-4 ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE


Some 1985-1986 Cimarrons equipped with a 2.0L L-4 engine and automatic transaxle may experience a condition of detonation (spark knock) under light to medium throttle.

This condition may be repaired with one of the following service PROMS: the federal emissions, P/N 16122999, or the California emissions, P/N 16123000. Both can be used to service 1985 and 1986 automatic Cimarrons.

Refer to the Service Information Manual, Section 6E-B, on "Detonation/Spark Knock" for other causes of detonation.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation J6364 at .5 hour.