Catalytic Converter - Rattling Noise

Bulletin No.: 008/93
Issued: 5/15/93
Revised: 6/16/93

Category
F

Applicable Model/s
1990-93 MX-5

Subject:
RATTLING NOISE FROM CATALYST

The revised portion of this bulletin is indicated by an asterisk (*) Please replace the original bulletin with this revised copy.

APPLICABLE MODEL/VINS *

MX-5 VINS

1990 Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****L0100001 through JM1NA****L0999999

1991 - Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****M0200001 through JM1NA****M0999999

1992 - Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****N0300001 through JM1NA****N0999999

1993 - Vehicles with a VIN of JM1NA****P0400001 through JM1NA****P0416222

DESCRIPTION

A rattling noise may be heard from under the vehicle. This may be caused by a loose catalyst insulator. Follow the repair procedures in this bulletin to correct this condition.

REPAIR PROCEDURES





1. Lift the crimped edge of the insulator with a chisel.

NOTE:
Do not raise the entire edge of the insulator at one time. Work in sections (complete steps 1 through 3 of this procedure for each section).





2. Use a plastic hammer to flatten the crimped part of the insulator. The insulator material should fit tightly against the catalyst casing edge.





3. Bend the insulator edge back down with pliers and then tightly clamp it with a vise to re-crimp the edge.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies to vehicles covered under warranty)

Warranty Type Code A
Customer Comment Code 81
Damage Code 99
Part No. of Main Cause B61P20600
Operation No. XX0574RX (removal and replacement)
Labor Hours 0.9 Hours