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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983RAMPAGE L4-135 2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTESA/EFC MODULE - ACCELERATION SAG/ROUGH IDLE
1983 Dodge and Ram Rampage L4-135 2.2L
ESA/EFC Module - Acceleration Sag/Rough Idle
1983 Dodge and Ram Rampage L4-135 2.2LSECTION ESA/EFC Module - Acceleration Sag/Rough Idle
83chrysler7 Models
1983 2.2L Passenger Cars W/Manual Transmission & Rampages & Scamp Trucks W/Manual Transmission & Calif.. Emission System (N-95)
Subject
Sag on Acceleration & Hot Restart Rough Idle
Index
FUEL
Date
March 21, 1983
No.
14-11-83
P-838-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Subject model vehicles built before February 21, 1983 (MDH 02-21-XX) may exhibit the following two driveability conditions:
1. An acceleration sag following a short closed throttle deceleration.
2. Rough engine idle immediately following a hot soak restart.
NOTE: This service procedure only applies to vehicles with ESA/EFC module part numbers 5213834 and 5213838.
PARTS REQUIRED Order Replace.
Market Trans. Model Orig.ESA/EFC ESA/EFC
Calif. Manual Truck 5213834 5213856
Federal Manual Pass.Car 5213834 5213856
Calif. Manual Pass.Car 5213838 5213860
Order separately:
1 - Authorized Modification Label PN 4275086
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove original ESA/EFC module and install appropriate replacement ESA/EFC selected from parts chart above.
2. Start engine and allow to fully warm up.
3. Check and reset basic timing if necessary to VECI label specifications.
4. Type the following information on Authorized Modification Label PN 4275086 (Figure 1).
Top Section
"Installed replacement ESA/EFC Module PN (see parts chart and type in appropriate part number on label)."
Lower Section
Change Authority - TSB 14-11-83.
Dealer Code - your dealer code.
Date - date this service performed.
5. Install label next to or near original VECI label.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 08-14-05-90 . . . . . . 0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: RO - Driveability
1983 2.2L Passenger Cars W/Manual Transmission & Rampages & Scamp Trucks W/Manual Transmission & Calif.. Emission System (N-95)
Subject
Sag on Acceleration & Hot Restart Rough Idle
Index
FUEL
Date
March 21, 1983
No.
14-11-83
P-838-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Subject model vehicles built before February 21, 1983 (MDH 02-21-XX) may exhibit the following two driveability conditions:
1. An acceleration sag following a short closed throttle deceleration.
2. Rough engine idle immediately following a hot soak restart.
NOTE: This service procedure only applies to vehicles with ESA/EFC module part numbers 5213834 and 5213838.
PARTS REQUIRED Order Replace.
Market Trans. Model Orig.ESA/EFC ESA/EFC
Calif. Manual Truck 5213834 5213856
Federal Manual Pass.Car 5213834 5213856
Calif. Manual Pass.Car 5213838 5213860
Order separately:
1 - Authorized Modification Label PN 4275086
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove original ESA/EFC module and install appropriate replacement ESA/EFC selected from parts chart above.
2. Start engine and allow to fully warm up.
3. Check and reset basic timing if necessary to VECI label specifications.
FIGURE 1:
4. Type the following information on Authorized Modification Label PN 4275086 (Figure 1).
Top Section
"Installed replacement ESA/EFC Module PN (see parts chart and type in appropriate part number on label)."
Lower Section
Change Authority - TSB 14-11-83.
Dealer Code - your dealer code.
Date - date this service performed.
5. Install label next to or near original VECI label.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
PASSENGER CAR LABOR OPERATION TIME SCHEDULE:
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 08-14-05-90 . . . . . . 0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: RO - Driveability
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.