Transaxle - 312TH Delayed Engagement
NUMBER: 21-07-00GROUP: Transmission
DATE: August 25, 2000
SUBJECT:
31TH Delayed Engagement
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves diagnosing delayed engagement and if necessary, replacing the front pump assembly with a revised part.
MODELS:
2000 (NS) Caravan/Voyager
2000 (PL) Neon
2000 (P2) Neon (Export Market)
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A 31TH TRANSAXLE BUILT BETWEEN JUL. 21, 1999 AND FEB. 3, 2000 (MDH0721XX AND 0203XX). THE TRANSAXLE DATE NUMBERS INVOLVED ARE BETWEEN 3872 TO 4058 (10,000-DAY CALENDAR) AND 0010 TO 0340 (JULIAN DATE CODE)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent delayed transaxle engagement of greater than 30 seconds on an initial cold start in -1°C (30°F) or colder temperatures. This may be due to interference between the front pump assembly and transaxle case.
DIAGNOSIS:
The following questions must be answered:
If the answers to the above questions were YES, the most likely cause procedure of the condition is due to interference between the pump housing and transaxle case. Perform the following Repair Procedure. If the answers were NO, further diagnosis will be required to determine the cause of the condition.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Using the procedures outlined in the applicable service manual, replace the front pump with p/n 05016410AB.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part