This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...

Bulletin number

PIP5180A

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve. Technician will need to review the latest version of PIP5029 and perform a cold compression test if the concern is only a Hard Start Cold.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6,201 complaints in the engine category.