SUBJECT: Intermittent Single Cylinder Misfire And/Or MIL Illuminated
NO: 18-10-97
GROUP:  Vehicle Performance
DATE:  Feb. 28,1997
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-15-96 REV. A DATED JULY 12, 1996 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND MARKED IN THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN BOOK (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-97010). ALL CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE SPECIFIC ENGINE APPLICATIONS FOR FJ MODELS.
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (PL) Neon
1995 - 1996 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
1995 - 1996 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.OL SOHC ENGINE (JA & PL), PRIOR TO JANUARY 2, 1996 (MDH 01-02-XX) AND WITH 2.OL DOHC ENGINE (PL) PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 1996 (MDH 04-01-XX) AND TO ALL 1995 & 1996 FJ **NATURALLY ASPIRATED** 2.OL VEHICLES.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Intermittent single cylinder misfire as indicated by the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)screen on the DRB III which cannot be readily reproduced.
DIAGNOSIS:
Follow the diagnostic steps in the 1996 Powertrain Diagnostic Manual for2.0L/2.4L/2.5L/3.3L/3.5L Electronic Fuel Injection (Publication Number 81 -699-95008),pages 417 to 419 ( Test 107A). If the diagnostic repair procedure does not repair the problem, proceed to the repair procedure.
DISCUSSION:

 
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE: IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE CHRYSLER PART NUMBER GIVEN BELOW BE REQUESTED WHEN ORDERING. ONLY THE CHRYSLER PART NUMBER WAS CHANGED, THE CHAMPION PART NUMBER DID NOT CHANGE.

AR 5269897 Spark Plug, (PL & JA - SOHC & DOHC)
AR 5269899 Spark Plug, (FJ- DOHC **Naturally aspirated**)

 
REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves the replacement of the spark plug in the effected cylinder with a new spark plug.
1. Remove the spark plug cable.
2. Remove the spark plug and discard.
3. Install the new spark plug and torque to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
* Insert part number used here.
4. Install the spark plug cable.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING STEP IS REQUIRED BY LAW.
5. Type the necessary information on the Authorized Modification Label and attach the label near the VECI Label.
POLICY:  Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.