Electronic Speed Control - Surging or Dropout

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Models


1987 K, E, G, P, H, J & S Bodies With Electronic Speed Control


Subject

Surging or Drop Out of Electronic Speed Control


Index

ELECTRICAL


Date

April 6, 1987


No..

08-12-87 (C12-08)

P-1160
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

If the customer complains that, while using the speed control system, the vehicle speed does not remain steady, the likely cause is a malfunction of the distance sensor. The customer may experience intermittent speed loss and speed gain (surging) or a complete cut-out of the speed control system.

In most cases, the above problems will not occur until the vehicle has been driven at least 15 miles. This is because the sensor failure is affected by underhood temperature.

NOTE: VEHICLES BUILT AFTER MID-DECEMBER, 1986, WILL HAVE THE REVISED SENSOR INSTALLED FROM PRODUCTION.

PART REQUIRED

1 Distance Sensor PN 4437258

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Refer to the 1987 Front Wheel Drive Electrical, Fuel and Emission Service Manual (pg. SE-29) for the distance sensor replacement procedure.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the limits of the warranty

TIME ALLOWANCE: Refer to the Labor Operation Time Schedule