LW2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03-06-04-043
Date: 030901
Fuel System - SES/Reduced Power Lamps ON/DTC's Set
File in Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System
Bulletin No.: 03-06-04-043
Issue Date: September, 2003
Subject:
(MIL) Service Engine Soon Telltale Lamp On, Reduced Power Lamp May
Illuminate with DTCS P0121, P0221, and/or P2135 (Replace Throttle Body,
Throttle Body Connector, Throttle Body Terminals and Install Throttle Body
Pigtail Retainer to Throttle Body and Harness)
Models Affected:
2000-2003 Saturn L-Series and 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Vehicles
with 3.0L V6 Engine (VIN R - RPO L81)
Attention: General Manager, Fixed Operations Manager, Parts Manager, Technician
Condition:
Some customers may comment the (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON and Reduced Power Lamp may come on intermittently and/or stay on. DTCs
P0121, P0221 and/or P2135 may be set.
Cause:
This condition may be caused by loose or poor terminal tightness at the engine harness-to-throttle body connection.
Correction:
If any of the following codes are active, P0121, P0221 or P2135, use the diagnostic procedures contained in the Electronic Service Information (ESI)
Database on the Saturn Service Stall. If the diagnostics indicate an intermittent condition, follow the Saturn Vue L81 or the Saturn L-Series L81 repair
procedure in this bulletin.
Electronic Service Information (ESI) Database on Saturn Service Stall
1.
Launch ESI Database on the Saturn Service Stall
2.
Select - Year, Make and Model.
3.
Select - Service Manuals.
4.
Select - Engine.
5.
Select - Engine Controls.
6.
Select - Diagnostic Information and Procedures.
7.
Select - Specific Codes.