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Campaign - ECM Update

00-042

April 5, 2000

Applies To:
2000 Insight - From VIN JHMZE1...YT000001 thru JHMZE1...YT000440

Product Update: Insight ECM

BACKGROUND

The engine may not start it the ambient temperature is below 0°F (-20°C).

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION





All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this campaign. An example of a customer notification is shown.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the ECM (engine control module) with an improved unit. After the ECM replacement, the immobilizer system must be reinitialized. Make sure you have all the customer's keys.

PARTS INFORMATION

Engine Control Module:
P/N 06380-PHM-A00, H/C 6441117





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Carefully remove the passenger's side door sill trim.





2. Remove the two carpet hold-down clips on the door sill.

3. Remove the carpet hold-down clip in the passenger's footwell under the glove box. Pull back the carpet.





4. Remove the ECM cover mounting nuts.

5. Pivot the lower edge of the ECM cover off the mounting studs. Lift the upper edge of the cover off the mounting studs, then pull the cover down and back so it clears the evaporator drain tube.

6. Remove the two bolts mounting the ECM to the cover. Disconnect the ECM connectors.

7. Install the new ECM in the reverse order of removal.

8. Reinstall the carpet and the door sill trim.

9. Connect the PGM Tester to the data link connector (DLC).

10. Use the PGM Tester to program the customer's immobilizer key codes into the ECM. Verity that all the keys will start the engine.





11. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character (J) of the engine compartment VIN.





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