Electrical system: ignition

Bulletin number

PIT5266C

Component

Electrical system: ignition

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during very cold ambient temperatures there may be a no crank or a click no crank condition. Technician will need to check the battery voltage while trying to crank the engine. Replace the battery if it fails the GR8 test. If the battery has more than 11.4 volts while starting and there is a click noise is heard, technician will need to replace the starter and the inspection cover.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 800 complaints in the electrical category.