Starter Relay - Intermittent Rough Idle/Stalls

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Article No. 83-20-14


IDLE - ROUGH/STALLING (HOT OR COLD) - 2.3L H.S.C. ENGINES P/N HAS BEEN REVISED; UPDATED BY TSB # 83-20-14S

FORD 1984 TEMPO BUILT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 1983

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 TOPAZ BUILT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 1983

CALIBRATIONS: All (P/N Revised) Subject vehicles assembled without a starter relay diode may have a rough engine idle and stalling condition. Condition can be serviced by installing a service diode assembly.

Figure 9:

The symptom occurs intermittently and will usually disappear when the vehicle is restarted. For subject vehicles built prior to September 1, 1983, install a service diode harness assembly (E0VY-11A001-A) in series with the # 32 start circuit at the starter relay, as shown in Figure 9.



Obtain an Authorized Modifications decal and list the date, dealer number and summary of alterations performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications decal. Clean the area, install the decal and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E0VY-11A001-A Diode Harness Assembly R


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP11A001A83
TIME: 0.2 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. DRIVE Code: F7