Wastegate Solenoid - Momentary Loss of Engine Power

Models

1989 AA, AG, AH, AJ, AP, and AS Body With 2.5L Turbocharged Engine


Subject


Momentary Loss of Engine Power Due to Inoperable Wastegate Control
- Causing Instrument Panel Power Loss Lamp to Come On

Index


DRIVEABILITY


Date

August 21, 1989

No.


18-10-89

P-3177 (C18-16-9)
BODY CODE LEGEND

AA - SPIRIT/ACCLAIM AG - DAYTONA AH - LANCER/LeBARON AJ - LeBARON AP - SUNDANCE/SHADOW AS - CARAVAN/VOYAGER


SYMPTOM/CONDITION

A loose or leaking cap on the wastegate solenoid on the 2.5L turbocharged engine may cause a momentary loss of engine power during acceleration.


DIAGNOSIS

The wastegate control will become ineffective causing the instrument panel power loss lamp to light and a "Boost Limit Exceeded" fault code to be recorded in the SMEC that is detectable with the DRB II. This condition can be corrected by installing the driveability package listed below.


PARTS REQUIRED

1 Driveability Package PN 4419460

Package Contents:

1 Connector
1 Rubber Cap
1 Rubber Hose

FIGURE 1:

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Install the rubber cap over the end of the 3/16" connector as shown in Figure 1.
2. Install the hose over the open end of the connector.

3. Remove the rubber cap from the top port of the wastegate solenoid and install the assembled parts from the parts kit on the open port.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 09-44-14-90 . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: X9 - Vacuum Leak