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Trip Computer - Innacurate Fuel Consumption Readings

SECTION: 88
INSTRUMENTS No: 10


1990 MY
Model: SEDAN RANGE Date: NOVEMBER, 1990

KEYPOINTS: TRIP COMPUTER READINGS
ISSUE:

Incorrect fuel consumption readings, on trip computers Trip computers may display average fuel consumption, readings of 25-35 mpg or more, and a 99 mpg instantaneous fuel consumption reading between 2100-2200 rpm (with throttle applied).

ACTION:

A new engine management ECU (DBC 6352) was introduced at VIN 610000. As a running challange to this ECU, the fuel pulse signal was revised but only the Lucas part number was changed to part number 80138-B.

Check the engine management ECU part number. Install the appropriate replacement as indicated below in "Parts Information".


NOTE: Do not change the instrument pack.


PARTS INFORMATION:


Production: Application: Replacement:


DBC 5702 VIN 591102-61000 DBC 6552

DBC 6352 VIN 610000-61507 DBC 6832
(Lucas Part No. 80138-A).

DBC 6352. VIN 615079-onwards no action
(Lucas Part No.

80138-B).

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Fault Code: 7JSU
Repair Operation Number: 18.30.01/09 (without JDS)
Time Allowance: 0.25 hrs.