ECM - MIL ON/Poor Driveability: Overview

Classification:
HA97-016

Reference:
ITB97-047

Date:
January 1, 1998

1996-97 I30, MIL "ON" OR POOR DRIVEABILITY DUE TO A/C EVAPORATOR CONDENSATION LEAKING ONTO ECM

APPLIED VEHICLE:
All 1996-97 I30 (CA32)

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 1996-97 130 exhibits a MIL "ON" and/or poor driveability such as engine hesitation or no starting, the cause may be A/C evaporator condensation leaking onto the engine control module (ECM). A/C condensation can accumulate and leak onto the ECM if the A/C evaporator drain tube becomes blocked by debris such as leaves, insect nests, etc. Such debris can enter the A/C air intake duct through openings in the cowl top cover and around the windshield wiper pivot shafts.

To prevent debris from entering the A/C system, a new cowl top cover and wiper pivot shaft seals are now available. The new cowl top cover has foam seals (mounted on its underside) that keep debris away from the A/C air intake duct. The new wiper pivot shaft seals have additional material ("flaps") that prevent debris from entering the cowl top cover openings around the wiper pivot shafts.





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