Engine - Hard Restart

82isuzu01 BT82-009

JULY 12, 1982

ENGINE


DIESEL HARD HOT START

VEHICLES AFFECTED


1981 and 1982 Diesel Vehicles.

SERVICE INFORMATION


After reaching normal operating temperatures, the affected vehicles may be hard to restart after parking for a short period of time. A new thermoswitch is available that will help this condition. Use the following procedure to install the new thermoswitch.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. After the engine has reached room temperature, slowly remove the radiator cap to release any cooling system pressure. Reinstall radiator cap.

2. Disconnect and remove the single-wire thermoswitch located on the thermostat housing.

3. Coat the threads of the new thermoswitch with a non-hardening type gasket sealer. Install the new thermoswitch and reconnect the thermoswitch lead wire.

4. Replace any lost coolant.

PARTS INFORMATION

The following part is required for each vehicle serviced:

ITEM PART NUMBER DEALER COST
Thermoswitch 8-94252-051-0 $14.28

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation Number: BT82-009
Time Allowance: 0.2
Trouble Code: 32
Parts Allowance: Dealer cost + 25%