Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1996)
Powertrain Control Module: Customer Interest
Service Engine Now Light - On or A No Start Condition
File In Section: 6E Engine Fuel & Emission
Bulletin No.: 83-65-39A
Date: April, 1998
Subject:
Service Engine Now Light On or a No-Start Condition (Remove PCM and Seal with Silicone Sealer)
Models:
1995-96 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-96 Pontiac Sunfire
This bulletin is being revised to add the Canadian Part Number. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 83-65-39 (Section 6E - Engine Fuel &
Emission).
Condition
Some owners may comment that their Service Engine Now light is On or that the vehicle will not start.
Cause
Condition may be due to water leaking into the PCM.
Correction
1.
Remove the PCM following the procedure in the 1995-96 J-Car Service Manual.
2.
Thoroughly clean the PCM flange with a wire brush.
3.
Apply GE Goodwrench RTV Silicone Sealer (P/N 01052915 US, P/N 12346286 - Canada) to the entire sealing area and case joint of the PCM.
(See arrows in Figure 1).
4.
Apply GE Goodwrench RTV Silicone Sealer (P/N 01052915 - US, P/N 12346286 - Canada) to the access cover when applicable.
5.
Allow to set up and reinstall the PCM following the procedure in the 1995-96 J-Car Service Manual.
6.
If the vehicle requires a new or remanufactured PCM, this procedure must be performed before the new PCM is installed!
Parts Information
P/N
Description
01052915 (US)
GE Goodwrench RTV
