Eighty-Eight Royale FWD V6-3.8L VIN K (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.