Service bulletin PIC5984
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10111796 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2017-08-15 |
| Manufacturer's number | PIC5984 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2014-04-09 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
NHTSA's summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnosis and repair vehicles with a noise can be heard from the dash area while the engine is running. Technician will gain access to the heater core inlet hose and remove it. There will be an inlet screen installed in the core that may be plugged with debris, causing this noise. If debris is present clean the screen or replace it. The vehicles coolant system will need to be flushed if debris if found. If a lot of debris is found in the inlet screen, back flush the heater core as well. Do not replace the heater core for a noise issue.
The document
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Components
Engine, Cooling system
| CHEVROLET CAMARO | 2013, 2014 |
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| PIP4959C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information about vehicles that misfires or roughness on cold start up. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will need to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect the cylinder with a bore scope for coolant dye. If coolant is found in the cylinder technician will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for engine replacement. |
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