Century V6-173 2.8L VIN W FI (1987)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel - High Accelerator Pedal Effort/Cruise Inoperative
Bulletin 88-9-10A
Date May '89
Ref.No. 88-263A-9
Corp. Ref. No. 836313R
SUBJECT:
HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT/INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-88 CENTURYS AND
1988
REGALS WITH 2.8L V-6 ENGINES (VIN CODE W)
This bulletin has been revised to add an additional statement in the "Important" notice after Step 11.
This bulletin updates Buick Bulletin 88-9-10 dated 02-03-89.
Condition
Some customers may comment about high accelerator pedal operating efforts and/or inoperative cruise control system on 1987-88 Centurys or 1988
Regal models with 2.8L V6 engine (VIN Code W).
Cause
The high effort or loss of cruise may be attributed to a wear condition in the throttle body actuating linkage. This condition may be repaired by replacing
the throttle body actuating linkage using components in the service kit. The following procedure should be used to replace the components.
