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Engine - Cold Start/Driveability Improvements: Overview

Bulletin No.
85-026

Issue, Date
MAY 10, '85

Model
'84-'85 CIVIC

Applicable To
Engine number
ranges listed

File Under
ENGINE

Cold Start/Driveability Improvements for '84-'85 Civics
(Supersedes 85-026 dated MAY 3, '85)

PROBLEM
Hard starting, stalling immediately after starting, and spark plug fouling (usually in number 1 cylinder) during repeated, short duration, low speed driving in cold weather.

CORRECTIVE ACTION






Install cold start/driveability kits as necessary, according to the car's engine number (refer to the engine number ranges). Installation instructions are included.