Accelerator Pedal - Buzzing Noise: Overview

NO: 14-04-98

GROUP: Fuel

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 8, 1998

Subject:
Accelerator Pedal Buzzing Noise
With Cruise Control Engaged

NOTE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH CHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAMMED DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

MODELS:
1998 (BR/BE) Ram Trucks

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.9L 24 VALVE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE (SALES CODE ETC).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
An audible buzz coming from the accelerator pedal when the cruise control is engaged.

DIAGNOSIS:
Perform a road test on the vehicle that will allow you to safely and legally operate the cruise control at highway/interstate speeds. Once the vehicle has reached highway/interstate speeds, set the cruise control and listen for a audible buzz coming from the accelerator pedal.

NOTE:
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR FOOT TO TOUCH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ONCE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED.

If the accelerator pedal buzzes when the cruise control is engaged, confirm that the buzz is coming from the accelerator pedal by applying light pressure to the pedal with your foot to verify that the buzz is dampened. If the accelerator pedal buzzes when the cruise control is engaged and is dampened when pressure is applied to the accelerator pedal, perform the Repair Procedure as shown.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 04891314AA Clip, Cable Routing Assist

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 14-80-06-92 0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part