Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1997 Plymouth Prowler V6-3.5L VIN F
Powertrain Management: Service Precautions
1997 Plymouth Prowler V6-3.5L VIN FSECTION Service Precautions
WARNING: This ignition system generates approximately 40,000 Volts. Exercise care when performing spark test and always use non-conductive ignition wire pliers. Contact with this system may result in personal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always wear appropriate eye protection.
Ignition systems present a shock hazard; exercise care when performing spark test.
Flooded engines may create a potentially hazardous situation.
- Keep all flames, sparks and heat sources away from flooded engines.
- When draining fuel contaminated oil, make sure the vehicle is located in a safe, well ventilated area.
- Disable The ignition system BEFORE cranking a flooded engine, with the spark plugs removed, due to the possibility of igniting any raw fuel coming out of the spark plug holes.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIR BAG) SYSTEM (SRS) PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Restraint components that are damaged or bent must be replaced with new parts even if a deployment did not occur.
- Never use Supplemental Restraint parts from another vehicle.
- Do not attempt to repair Supplemental Restraint parts, service is by replacement only.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) can maintain sufficient voltage to cause an Air Bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected.
Be very careful when handling a sensor. Never strike or jar a sensor. Doing so can cause deployment and result in personal injury or improper operation of the Supplemental Restraint system.
Never power up the Supplemental Restraint system when any sensor is not rigidly attached to the vehicle, since the sensor is easily activated when not attached and could cause deployment.
When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from you.
- Never carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module.
After deployment, the air bag surface may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide, a by-product of the deployment reaction that is irritating to the skin and eyes.
- Most of the powder on the air bag is harmless.
- Wash your hands with mild soap and water after handling deployed air bags.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always wear appropriate eye protection.
Ignition systems present a shock hazard; exercise care when performing spark test.
Flooded engines may create a potentially hazardous situation.
- Keep all flames, sparks and heat sources away from flooded engines.
- When draining fuel contaminated oil, make sure the vehicle is located in a safe, well ventilated area.
- Disable The ignition system BEFORE cranking a flooded engine, with the spark plugs removed, due to the possibility of igniting any raw fuel coming out of the spark plug holes.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIR BAG) SYSTEM (SRS) PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Restraint components that are damaged or bent must be replaced with new parts even if a deployment did not occur.
- Never use Supplemental Restraint parts from another vehicle.
- Do not attempt to repair Supplemental Restraint parts, service is by replacement only.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) can maintain sufficient voltage to cause an Air Bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected.
Be very careful when handling a sensor. Never strike or jar a sensor. Doing so can cause deployment and result in personal injury or improper operation of the Supplemental Restraint system.
Never power up the Supplemental Restraint system when any sensor is not rigidly attached to the vehicle, since the sensor is easily activated when not attached and could cause deployment.
When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from you.
- Never carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module.
After deployment, the air bag surface may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide, a by-product of the deployment reaction that is irritating to the skin and eyes.
- Most of the powder on the air bag is harmless.
- Wash your hands with mild soap and water after handling deployed air bags.
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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.