Electrical - No Start/Hard Start/MIL ON/AC Fan Inop.
NO.: TSB-95-54-005DATE: December, 1995
MODEL: 1995 Eclipse
SUBJECT:
A-32 CONNECTOR CORROSION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On some affected vehicles, corrosion at connector A-32 in the front end harness could cause driveability or electrical problems. Possible symptoms are no start, hard start, engine stalling, CHECK ENGINE light comes on, and/or A/C condenser fan inoperative. These conditions can be corrected by eliminating connector A-32 and splicing the harness as described in this bulletin.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1995 Eclipse non-turbocharged models produced before 5/24/95.
PROCEDURE
1. Record the pre-set radio stations and radio code if applicable. Then disconnect the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the left front wheel and wheel well splash-shield.
a. On automatic transmission models, remove the left side engine room cover (transmission splash shield).
4. Connector A-32 is mounted against the lower left frame rail. Inspect connector A-32 for corrosion. Disconnect the connector and check the pin contacts.
a. If corrosion is found in the connector, proceed with Step 5.
b. If no corrosion is found, go to Step 8.
5. Note the locations of the wire colors on each side of connector A-32. Then cut connector A-32 out of the harness. For ease of wire matching, cut and solder one wire color at a time. Discard the connector.
6. Strip approximately 8 mm of wire insulation and match the same colored wires. The eight wire colors in the harness are: black two red/black light green/black, dark green/black, two green/orange, and green/red.
7. Splice and solder the cut wires, using the following preferred method:
a. Insert the stripped ends of the wires into a split brass tube (solder splice) if available, and crimp the wire ends together, making a good mechanical joint.
b. Apply solder to the joint at the crimp mark, using only enough solder to achieve a good connection.
c. Apply 3M 6149 Electrical Moisture Sealant (or 3M AUTOTECH Moisture Resistant Wrap p/n 054007-03748 available in auto parts stores) around the solder joints. Proceed with Step 8.
8. Locate the two splice joints. You must remove some corrugated tubing and electrical tape from the harness in order to locate the splice joints.
9. Inspect for corrosion at the splice joints. If there is evidence of corrosion, remove the corroded portion. Proceed with Step 10, even if no corrosion is evident.
10. Solder both splice joint wires and apply 3M 6149 Electrical Moisture Sealant (or 3M AUTOTECH Moisture Resistant Wrap p/n 054007-03748 available in auto parts stores) around the solder joints.
11. Reinstall the splice joints inside the corrugated tubing. Wrap electrical tape around the tubing to prevent the wires from protruding.
12. Reinstall the left front wheel and wheel well splash shield.
a. On automatic transmission models, reinstall the left side engine room cover (transmission splash shield).
13. Reconnect the battery and reset the radio stations.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Front End Harness Repair
Nature Code: 99D Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation Number: 54354200 Time Allowance: 1.0 hrs.
Warranty Coverage:
36 months/36,000 miles
Special Warranty Information:
A-32 connector and harness repair on an as-needed basis.