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April 10, 1998 Service bulletin

Excessive cold crank time, start die out or weak run-up, sags/stumble/hesitation after a cold start, idle...

Dodge technical service bulletin 181898 for 1997-1998 Dodge Avenger, 1997-1998 Chrysler Sebring and 1997-1998 Dodge Stratus and others.

Bulletin number
181898
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
Excessive cold crank time, start die out or weak run-up, sags/stumble/hesitation after a cold start, idle RPM cycling. Yc

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