Engine - Sag/Hesitation/Stall/DTC P0123 Set
NUMBER: 18-008-02GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Feb. 11, 2002
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-008-01, DATED MARCH 16, 2001, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODELS.
SUBJECT:
Engine Sag/Hesitation And/Or Closed Throttle Start Stall
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS).
MODELS:
2001 - **2002** (RS) Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country
2001 - **2002** (RG) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
NOTE:
**THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE AND BUILT BEFORE OCTOBER 01, 2001 (MDH 1001XX).**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Engine hesitation/sag, closed throttle start/stall, and/or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0123 - "Throttle Position Sensor Voltage High". May be more prevalent in cold temperatures below 0°C. (32° F).
DIAGNOSIS:
If no DTC's are present or DTC P0123 is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
If other DTC's are present further diagnosis is required.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the Inlet Air Temperature Sensor.
3. Remove the air cleaner box lid. Remove hose from throttle body.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector at the TPS.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the Idle Air Control (IAC).
6. Remove the three (3) TPS mounting bolts and TPS.
7. Reverse the previous steps to install new TPS, p/n 04686360.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: