Uplander FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - Intermittent Extended Cranking Time
Bulletin No.: 05-06-04-076B
Date: March 30, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
LZE, LZ4, LZ9 Only Intermittent Extended Crank Time In Hot Engine Restart, Starter Motor May Not Disengage After Engine Start (Reprogram with
SPS PCM)
Models:
2006 Buick Terraza
2006 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, Uplander
2006 Pontiac G6, Montana SV6
2006 Saturn Relay
with 3.5L or 3.9L V6 Engine (VINs K, N, 1 - RPOs LZE, LZ4, LZ9)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to include additional information in the Subject and on model year usage. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
05-06-04-076A (Section 06 - Engine/Propulsion System).
Condition
Some customers may comment on an intermittent extended crank time in hot engine restart and the starter motor may not disengage after engine start.
Correction
Important:
Before reprogramming the PCM, verify the customer concern. Refer to SI- Diagnostic System Check-Vehicle in Vehicle Control Systems. Follow the
diagnostic for a possible cause of an extended crank time in hot engine restart. If no trouble is found, reprogram the PCM.
Reprogram the PCM with the latest calibrations if the above concern is encountered. An updated PCM calibration is now available to address this
concern. This calibration, or any that follow, is designed to address this concern. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) using the appropriate
Service Information (SI) procedures. The new PCM calibrations are available to dealerships as part of TIS2000 incremental satellite update data
version 3.5 for 2006 or later, broadcast to dealers on March 19, 2006 (March 22 in Canada); and on TIS CD-ROM version 4.0 / 2006 or later, mailed
to dealers beginning March 29, 2006. As always, make sure your Tech 2(R) is updated with the latest software version.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
