Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Idle Speed: All Technical Service Bulletins
PROM - Cold Engine Idle Surge,Long Crank Time, No Start
File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System
Bulletin No.: 99-06-04-032
Date: September, 1999
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Cold Engine Idle Surge, Extended Crank Time, Crank No-Start
(Reprogram PCM)
Models:
1998 Chevrolet Malibu
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
with 3.1 L Engine (VIN M - RPO L82)
Condition
Some owners may comment on one of the following driveability conditions:
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Cold engine idle surge/hunt
^
Extended cold engine crank time, followed by rough idle
^
Crank no-start concern after initial cold engine warm-up and shut down
Conditions may occur between ambient temperatures of 0 - 60°F (-18 - 16°C).
Cause
PCM calibration values for given ambient temperatures may cause the above conditions.
Correction
A revised calibration has been released to correct these conditions. Reprogramming the vehicle using the appropriate listed calibration should correct the
concern.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
9369194
Federal/Canada - Malibu, Cutlass
9369204
Unleaded Export - Malibu, Cutlass
9369214
California - Malibu, Cutlass
The calibrations listed are electronic calibrations and are NOT available from GMSPO. Calibrations will be available from Techline starting June 1999,
on the TIS 2000 Disc 12 CD ROM.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
J6355
PROM - REPROGRAMMING,Use Published
On Car
Labor Time
