Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
The General Motors vehicles contain Electronically Reprogrammable Devices (i.e. PCM, VCM, ECM). These vehicles cannot be programmed through
PROM replacement, however service programming capability is available through the Tech 1/1A, Tech 2 and Techline terminals via direct or remote
programming.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested that all new vehicle manufacturers ensure their dealers/retailers are aware that they are
responsible for providing customers access to reprogramming services at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner.
Although programming of controllers has become a common service practice at GM dealers/retailers, the EPA has received reports from consumers and
the aftermarket repair industry that they were unable to purchase a new (programmed) Electronically Reprogrammable Device (ERD) over-the-counter.
As a result, on August 1, 1995, the Federal Government issued a regulation requiring all manufacturers to make available reprogramming to the
independent aftermarket by December 1, 1997.
