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No Or Hard Start/Engine Flooded When Cold (TS 4-08 10300)

WARNING: This page is about the Sidekick JLX, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: TS 4-08 10300

NO OR HARD START/ENGINE FLOODED WHEN COLD

NO OR HARD START/ENGINE FLOODED WHEN COLD

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 4-08 10300, Date of Issue: 

NO/HARD START OR FLOODED ENGINE WHEN COLD

Model(s): 1989-90 Suzuki Sidekick (JX & JLX, 1.6L EFI)

Bulletin No.: TS 4-08 10300

Division: Automotive

Category: Technical

Section Title: Engine

CONDITION

No or hard start/engine flooded when ambient temperatures is approximately 32°F. This condition is experienced especially in high altitude areas.

REPAIR

Install the countermeasure Cold Start Harness Set (P/N 36690-60A00). To prevent any damage to the ECM be sure to follow the following instructions!

  1. Be sure ignition switch is in the "OFF" position.
  2. Disconnect ECM connectors and pull harness down for service.
  3. Remove tape from harness to expose ECM's connector wires, as shown in Fig 1 .
  4. Using pliers, install wire splice clips onto specified wires.
    CAUTION: Wrong connection may cause damage to ECM. Therefore, observe the correct wire color for each connection.
  5. Reconnect ECM connectors.
  6. Using ECM cover screw, install cold start set and black ground wire.
  7. As Illustrated in Fig 1 , tape cold start harness wires together to prevent interference with clutch pedal operation (if applicable).
  8. Confirm that the condition is resolved.
Fig 1: Cold Start Harness Set Installation
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