ECM - Loss of Engine Power On Slow Speed Deceleration

87chrysler6

Models


1987 "S" Body Vehicles With 3.0L Engine


Subject


Loss of Engine Power During Slow Speed Deceleration


Index


DRIVEABILITY


Date

August 17, 1987

No.


18-16-87 (C13-18)

P-2955

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

An intermittent loss of engine power may occur during slow speed deceleration particularly during hot, humid weather. The condition is most likely to occur on new (green) engines and is aggravated by air conditioning and/or power steering pump load.

PARTS REQUIRED

1 Engine Controller (SMEC) PN 5234010
1 Authorized Modification Label PN 4275086

Parts to be ordered separately.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This procedure involves installing a revised engine controller.

1. Replace the existing engine controller (SMEC) with the new engine controller (SMEC), PN 5234010, using the procedure outlined in the service manual..

FIGURE 1:

2. Type "This vehicle has been updated with Engine Controller (SMEC), PN 5234010, according to Bulletin 18-16-87" on the Authorized Modification Label, PN 4275086, and affix near the existing VECI label (Figure 1).
Continued . . .
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 08-19-01-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 Hrs.

Refer to existing Labor Operation Time Schedule


FAILURE CODE: AM - Authorized Modification