To improve startability of 2.0L engine at ambient temps below 0 deg f (-18 c) depress the accelerator to...

Bulletin number

BC0090960102

Component

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Summary

To improve startability of 2.0l engine at ambient temps below 0 deg f (-18 c) depress the accelerator to approx. 1/4 throttle & crank for 5 sec. If the engine does not start, continue cranking while depressing the accelerator to initialize the PCM dechoke strategy. When the engine starts, maintain sufficient throttle opening to sustain engine operation until the excess fuel is cleared from the engine. Do not over rev the engine.

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