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ECM - Low/No Idle After Cold Start: Overview

Classification:
EC02-004

Reference:
ITB02-005

Date:
January 22, 2002

2001 I30; LOW/NO IDLE AFTER COLD START

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
2001 I30 (CA33)

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 2001 I30 has the following symptoms:

^ The engine idle drops excessively or stops when engine is started cold;

^ This incident is not A/T related, and may be occurring within the first 10 seconds after the engine is started cold; and

^ Once the engine warms, the incident no longer occurs;

Install an updated ECM program available to address the incident should it occur. Use the Service Procedure outlined below to correct this condition.

For an introduction and description of ECM Reprogramming, please refer to ITB00-005.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Download the ECM Reprogramming data from ASIST to CONSULT-II and install the ECM Reprogramming data into the vehicle ECM.

CAUTION:
The ECM can be permanently damaged if the reprogramming procedure is not performed correctly.

The detailed instructions for this part of the procedure can be found by referring to Attachment "A" to the printed version of this bulletin.

A. In ASIST go into Info Tool Box, then CONSULT Utilities, then ECM Data.

B. Select model/model year for the applied vehicle.

C. Select the applicable vehicle configuration for your vehicle from that listed in the upper right ECM data description window.

D. Click "Continue" button to download the new data from ASIST into CONSULT-II.

E. Perform download from CONSULT-II to the vehicle's ECM.

F. Using CONSULT-II access and print the new ECM P/N.

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.