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Engine - Sag On Acceleration, Hesitation after Upshift

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SUBJECT:

MIRAGE TURBO DRIVEABILITY ENHANCEMENT
NO. STB-85-14-007

DATE December 1985

MODEL 1985 Mirage
PURPOSE

This bulletin describes a field installation to improve the driveability of 1985 Turbo Mirages that exhibit the following symptoms:

^ Cold-engine sag on acceleration
^ Hesitation after upshifting when the engine is cold.

PARTS AVAILABLE A Modulator Kit, Part No. MD102147, is available. The kit contains a modulator and associated wiring harness.
WARRANTY CONSIDERATION
Labor Operation Code: 08 45 72 91
Time Allowance: 0.5 hr.

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the black plastic ECI computer cover located under the heater. Fig. 1.

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2, Disconnect 2 harness connectors from the ECI computer. Fig. 2.

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3. Disconnect the ground wire from the computer bracket. Fig. 3.

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4. Remove the ECI computer and bracket. Fig. 4.

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5. Install the modulator as shown in Fig. 5. Connect it to the ECI computer and the vehicle harness.
6. Install and reconnect all parts previously removed or disconnected.