Engine - Slow and/or Rough Idle Cold

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Models

1983 2.2L Passenger Cars W/Auto Trans.. Federal & High Altitude Emissions & 1983 2.2L Trucks W/Auto. Trans. Calif. Emissions


Subject


Slow and/or Rough idle Cold


Index


FUEL

Date March 21, 1983


No.

14-09-83


P-837-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Subject model vehicles may exhibit the following driveability condition. After cold starting, engine may idle slow and/or rough.

NOTE: This service applies only to vehicles with carburetors PN 4227375 and 4227376 built prior to February 5, 1983 (MDH 02-05-XX).

PARTS REQUIRED

1 - Authorized Modification Label PN 4275086

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Reset hot fast idle speed to 1375 rpm on step 3 of fast idle cam. Refer to 1983 Service Manual #81-270-3004, page 14-42, Item #5, for correct adjustment procedure.

It is suggested that the hot fast idle specification be changed on this page (14-42, Item #5) to the new speed of 1375 rpm for carburetors PN 4227375 and 4227376.

FIGURE 1:

2. Type the following information on the Authorized Modification Label PN 4275086 (see Figure 1).

Upper Section

"Hot Fast Idle Speed Revised to 1375 RPM."
Lower Section

Change Authority - TSB 14-09-83.

Dealer Code - your dealer code.

Date - date this service is performed.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

PASSENGER CAR LABOR OPERATION TIME SCHEDULE:

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 14-30-07-91 . . . . . .


0.2 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 31 - Rough idle