Engine - MIL ON/Multiple Camshaft Codes Set
DTB
Date: October 24, 2008
Order No.: S-B-03.30/08h
Supersedes: S-B-03.30/08g dated October 20, 2008
Group: 03
SUBJECT: Model 164.172/186/871/886
Model 171.454/456
Model 203.052/054/056/087/092
Model 204.054/056/081
Model 209.356/372/456/472
Model 211.056/072/087/090/256/287
Model 216.371
Model 219.372
Model 221.171/186
Model 230.471
Model 251.156/165
Equipped with M272 or M273 Engine
Check Engine Light On / Fault Codes 0059, 0060, 0063, 0064, 0271, 0272, 0275, 0276, 1200 and/or 1208 Stored in ME-SFI Control Module / Camshaft Adjustment Solenoid Leaking Oil
If you receive customer reports of the check engine light being illuminated and the following fault code scenario is found in the above model vehicles, follow the applicable procedure below to resolve.
Fault Code Scenario 1: DTC 1200 and/or 1208 are stored in ME-SFI control module. The fault codes are recorded as current and stored in the fault memory. When the fault memory is erased and the engine is restarted, the fault codes reoccur immediately. This is due to the positioning of the camshafts of the right cylinder bank relative to the crankshaft being impaired by a worn sprocket on the balance shaft on engine M272 or by a worn guide (idler) gear for the timing chain on engine M273.
Applicable Models (Not Applicable to Model 204): Equipped with M272 Engine Up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 or M273 Engine Up to Serial No. 2739..30 088611
Procedure 1:
a. Perform a visual inspection for wear of teeth on sprocket of balance shaft (M272) or of guide (idler) gear for timing chain (M273) by removing the timing case cover on the engine.
NOTE: When inspecting the component, refer to Figure 1 for an example of a damaged gear.
b. To repair engine, replace the balance shaft on engine M272 or to replace the guide (idler) gear of chain drive on engine M273 as per WIS instructions...
NOTE: When replacing the balance shaft on engine M272 the counterweight must also be replaced. The balance shaft and counter weight are specific to engine designation. Order parts accordingly.
c. Replace the engine oil pump.
d. Replace the chain tensioner.
e. Change engine oil and filter.
f. Drive with engine at high load and rpm for approx. 15 miles.
g. After completed step f, change engine oil and filter once more.
h. Replace all four of the camshaft adjustment solenoids with A272 051 01 77.
Fault Code Scenario 2: One or more of the fault codes 0059, 0060, 0063, 0064, 0271, 0272, 0275, and 0276 are stored in ME-SFI control module. The fault codes are recorded as current and stored in the fault memory. These codes are caused by a malfunctioning camshaft adjustment solenoid.
Applicable Models: Equipped with M272 Engine Up to Serial No. 2729..30 759427 or M273 Engine Up to Serial No. 2739..30 193592
Procedure 2: Diagnose each DTC as per Star Diagnosis. If it is determined the solenoid is faulty, replace with solenoid A272 051 01 77 as per appropriate WIS instructions.
NOTE (Applicable to Procedure 2): Only replace the solenoid that has a corresponding fault code. Copy of the SDS short test must accompany returned parts. If the documentation is missing or does not support the diagnosis, the warranty claim may be debited.
Fault Scenario 3: Camshaft adjustment solenoid is leaking oil, no fault codes current or stored.
Applicable Models: Equipped with M272 Engine Up to Serial No. 2729..30 895140 or M273 Engine Up to Serial No. 2739..30 236360
Procedure 3: Replace solenoid sealing ring with A019 997 37 45.
NOTE: It is not necessary to replace the solenoid assembly if it is leaking oil.
Parts Information
NOTE: The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on October 24, 2008. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.
In Case of Warranty
Operation: Scenario 1:
Short test perform (54-1011)
Ground cable-elec. system battery, D&C (when separating elec. connectors) (54-7989)
Ground cables on both batteries remove/install (when disconnecting elect. connectors w/o accidental contact protection) (54-7991) Ground cables on both batteries remove/install (when disconnecting elect. connectors w/o accidental contact protection) vehicles as of modification year (54-7992)
Ground cable to battery negative terminal replace vehicle as of modification year (54-7996)
Timing chain cover-(engine removed), R&R (01-8005)
Timing chain cover-R&R (engine removed) (01-0000)
Timing chain cover, R&R / seal (01-8000)
Engine compartment panels-bottom (all), R&R (61-1069)
Engine compartment panel, bottom-front & rear part, R&R (61-1070)
Engine compartment trim at bottom, remove/install (61-1105)
Front engine compartment paneling, remove/install (vehicle with offroad package) (61- 1101)
Engine with manual trans., R&R (01-2400)
Engine with auto. trans., R&R (01-2800)
Manual transmission, D&C from engine (engine with transmission removed) (26-2200)
Autom. Transmission, R&R (engine with transmission removed) (27-2110)
Engine balancing shaft R&R/replace as required (03-0000)
Timing chain idler sprocket, replace (timing chain cover removed) (05-0000)
Timing chain idler sprocket, replace (timing chain cover removed) (05-8052)
Engine oil pump - (main/lower oil pan removed), R&R/replace (18-6022)
Engine oil pump - R&R/replace as required (oil pan removed) (18-6023)
Engine oil pump - (engine removed), R&R/replace if required (18-6025)
Solenoid units-(all) var. valve time-cam control mech, replace (05-7290)
Wheel alignment, check (40-6500)
Front wheel toe angle adjust (with vehicle alignment check) (40-4064)
Engine oil and filter, change (00-2080)
Oil change, perform (00-6555)
Road test (00-9151)
Additional to road test (00-0000)
Scenario 2:
Short test perform (54-1011)
Test program-after short test, perform (54-1012)
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft A, Replace (05-7300)
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft B, Replace (05-7301)
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft C, Replace (05-7302)
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft D, Replace (05-7303)
Scenario 3:
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft A, Replace (05-7300)
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft B, Replace (05-7301)
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft C, Replace (05-7302)
Magnet-Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft D, Replace (05-7303)
