Canada - Engine - Vibration From Engine After Cold Soak

Bulletin
L-TCI-3115

Issue Date
February 27, 2012

Market
Canada

Title
VIBRATION FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD SOAK

Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System

Section
Engine Mechanical







APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2011 - 2012 model year CT200h vehicles may experience an abnormal vibration or droning noise when the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is operating after extended cold soak in extremely low temperature conditions until the engine bay begins to warm up. The right rear engine mount has been updated to address this condition.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:








This TSB applies to:
- ALL 2011 MY vehicles.
- 2012 MY vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.







WARRANTY INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. If customer complains of excessive vibration or abnormal humming through vehicle until engine warms up after an extensive cold soak (below 32°F [0°C]), replace the right rear engine mount with the updated part.
A. Remove the engine under cover and properly support the engine assembly with a jack and remove the two bolts from the rear engine mount.








B. Install the new rear engine mount and properly torque the bolts.
Torque: 95 N-m (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft-lbf)

C. Reposition and reinstall the engine under cover into place.

2. Confirm repair.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.