Engine Performance - Cold Start Difficulties
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Parts Information BENDIX/REGINA CARS
Bulletin
COLD START
Gr. 5, No. 30
IMPROVEMENTS
Tech Info. & Instr. Group
Service Bulletin SERVICE ACTION
Grp. 23 No. 135 5402920 23
Date: No.
JANUARY, 1990 21
THIS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN APPLIES TO U.S. AND CANADIAN DEALERS (EXCLUDING CALIFORNIA SPECIFICATION VEHICLES)
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THIS TSB HAS BEEN UPDATED BY TSB # 2321A, DATED 03/90.
Volvo Cars of North America is initiating a Service Action covering certain 1989 and 1990 model year 740 series vehicles fitted with the Bendix/Regina Ignition System to improve cold start performance.
In low ambient temperatures (below -5C or 23F) cold start difficulties may be experienced. This condition is caused by excessive fuel delivery during engine crank and cold start warm-up functions.
The corrective action will cover modification of the Bendix/Regina Ignition System.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
^ 1989 and 1990 Model Year 740 Series with B230F Engine fitted with Bendix/Regina Ignition System (excludes California Specification Vehicles).
YEAR MODEL VIN PRODUCTION PLANT
1989 744 359049-396999 1
744 294100-396999 2
745 220910-242699 1
745 176800-242699 2
1990 744 397000- 1
744 397000- 2
745 242700- 1
745 242700- 2
1990 ending VIN numbers will be supplied in a Service Manager Bulletin under separate cover when available.
PARTS REQUIRED Repair Code B
Part Number Quantity
3544343-1 Harness 1
Repair Code C (If Towed in or No Start)
Part Number Quantity
3544343-1 Harness 1
1266286-2 Filter 1
8889955-4 Oil 1
270746- Plug 1 Set
PARTS ORDERING
An automatic allocation for part number 3544343-1 will be made on January 26, 1990. This one time only allocation, will equal approximately 40% of the affected vehicles that were wholesaled to your dealership for dealers serviced by the National and Chicago Distribution Centers and 25% for dealers serviced by the Los Angeles and Atlanta Distribution Centers.
Reference Information Bulletin Group 5, No. 30, for additional details.
NOTE: IF ANY VEHICLE LISTED IN DEALER STOCK HAS RECENTLY BEEN RETAILED, IT IS THE DEALER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THAT CUSTOMER AND REQUEST THAT THE VEHICLE BE RETURNED FOR CAMPAIGN INSPECTION OR REPAIR.
VEHICLES WILL ALSO BE MODIFIED AT PORT FACILITIES. THE SERVICE ACTION COMPLETION LABEL WILL BE AFFIXED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THESE VEHICLES.
CAMPAIGN LISTS
To assist you in identifying specific vehicles, we are providing a computer printout which lists all affected vehicles retailed by you. If a printout is not attached, then according to our records, none of the affected vehicles were wholesaled to your dealership.
STOCK VEHICLES
The Dealer Stock Notice identifies all vehicles affected by this campaign which according to our records, are in dealer stock at the time of launch. Preprinted Service Campaign Notices for each of these stock vehicles are included in the vehicle campaign package. All stock vehicles must be serviced prior to retail sale.
COMPLETED CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABELS
Enclosed with this bulletin is a supply of "Campaign Labels" approximately equal to the number of vehicles on the "Dealer Campaign List." THESE LABELS ARE TO BE USED TO IDENTIFY SERVICE ACTION 54.
After Service Action 54 has been carried out, complete the label by entering your Dealer Code, Repair Date, and Repair Code (use ball-point pen), and affix the label to the driver's door as illustrated in the diagram below. Should you require additional labels, please contact your Volvo Area Office.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners of vehicles within the VIN range will be notified directly by Volvo on or about January 23, 1990. A letter explaining the service action and a vehicle campaign claim will be provided.
Dealers are requested to follow up with owners who have not responded to Volvo's Service Campaign Notice by February 28, 1990, in an effort to correct the remaining vehicles.
REIMBURSEMENT
Two repair codes will be applicable to this action.
CODE LABOR PARTS ALLOWANCE
U.S. CANADA
B - Modify Harness .3 1.39 1.59
c - Modify Harness
Change Oil & Filter
(for vehicles towed) .8 20.32 31.34
Parts allowance includes appropriate handling credit plus allowance for parts if applicable.
VEHICLE CAMPAIGN NOTICE
The vehicle identification number, selling dealer, campaign number, and owner name and address are imprinted priorto mailing to the owner.
Servicing dealers must complete the following items:
1. Servicing Dealer Code
2. Repair Code B or C
3. Repair Date and Repair Order Number
Should you utilize a blank campaign form, all information normally preprinted must also be supplied.
CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair all vehicles within the VIN range regardless of mileage or vehicle age. All repairs covered under Recall Campaiqn Number 54 are free of charge to the owner. In the event that an owner has lost or misplaced the original campaign notice, he is not to be refused this important modification. For this purpose, a small supply of blank vehicle campaign notices are available from your Volvo Area Office. Your Regional Manager Parts/Service will follow up to ensure that this campaign is proceeding smoothly.