LeSabre V6-231 3.8L VIN A 2-bbl (1984)
Throttle Valve: Customer Interest
A/T - 2nd or 3rd Gear Start/No 3rd Gear
Bulletin 84-7200-5
Date
May '84
Ref. No. 84-182-7200
SUBJECT:
2.3 T.V. SPRING BREAKING
MODELS AFFECTED:
1984 REGALS & LESABRES EQUIPPED WITH THM 200C (MODEL BH & OI) TRANSMISSIONS
FIGURE 200C 179 - CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
A few comments have been received where the 2-3 throttle valve spring was broken in the control valve assembly, which is used in the 1984 THM 200C
"BH" & "OI" model transmission.
This condition can cause a second gear start, third gear start, no third gear or erratic shifts.
If this condition is experienced, remove the control valve assembly. the 2-3 valve parts as shown in the 1984 Chassis Service Manual, page 200C-45,
Fig. 200C-179, items 5 through 8. The 2-3 T.V. spring is item #7. Thoroughly clean the control valve assembly. Install the new 2-3 T.V. spring and other
parts as per service manual instructions. As the spring is not presently provided separately by WDDGM, contact your Zone Office and they will provide
the part.
