Speed Control - Surges/Inoperative
NO: 08-24-96GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Aug. 23, 1996
SUBJECT:
Speed Control Inop Or Speed Control Surges During Operation
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may report intermittent surging above the set speed, described as climbing above the set speed then returning to the set speed several times. The cruise control may also become inoperative.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 4883884AA Speed Control Service Kit
Kit Contains:
1 Speed Control Servo
1 Splash Shield Extension, Speed Control Servo
4 Push Pins
1 Vehicle Speed Control Connector Package
1 Instruction Sheet
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair procedure involves replacing the speed control servo, and replacing the servo wiring connector, as well as adding the splash shield extension.
1. Position the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
2. Remove the left front wheel/tire assembly. Raise the vehicle to a suitable height to comfortably reach the inner shield area.
3. Remove the push pins connecting the inner fender shield to the speed control splash shield. Figure 1
4. Position the splash shield extension between the splash shield and the inner fender well. install the 2 push pins. The top of the shield extension will be loose against the frame rail. Figure 2
5. Hold the shield against the frame rail. Using the shield as a template, mark the position of the two upper holes. Figure 3
6. Drill two 1/4" diameter holes at the spots previously marked. Figure 4
NOTE:
THERE ARE NO COMPONENTS BEHIND THE METAL, BUT DRILL ONLY ENOUGH TO CREATE THE HOLE.
7. Install the two push pins through the shield into the 1/4" holes drilled in step 6. Figure 5
8. Install the tire/wheel assembly and torque lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the speed control servo following the procedures in the Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025) page 8H-11.
10. Remove and discard the push nuts retaining the cable bell housing to the servo.
11. Remove the retaining clip holding the cable to the servo.
12. Install the new wiring connector kit (P/N 4883499AA) per the instruction sheet found in the wiring kit.
NOTE:
THE BLUE/RED WIRE ON THE NEW CONNECTOR SPLICES WITH THE WHITE/BROWN WIRE IN THE WIRING HARNESS. ALL OTHER WIRE COLORS MATCH.
13. Install the retaining clip to the cable and servo.
14. Slide the cable bell housing over the servo mounting studs.
15. Install the speed control servo following the procedures in the Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025) page 8H-11.
NOTE:
INSPECT THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTIONS AT THE VACUUM RESERVOIR TO INSURE THAT THE MOVEMENT HAS NOT LOOSENED THE CONNECTIONS. PUSH TOGETHER AS REQUIRED.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 14-20-03-95 0.9 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part