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Engine Controls - Extended Cranking Time/Hard Starting

SX4

Section Title: Engine
TSB No. TS 1010271

Division: Automotive
Category: Technical

SUBJECT:
EXTENDED CRANKING TIME (HARD STARTING)

MODEL(S):
SX4 (RW420)

YEAR:
2010~2011

CONDITION:
The engine may experience an extended cranking time during start up.

CAUSE:
Various timing conditions may exist intermittently.

CORRECTION:
DO NOT replace the ECM! Please reprogram (reflash) the ECM with updated software that has been improved for better starting performance. The SEPS database files installed on the PC or laptop being used must be version 2.011.0731 or later.





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