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SMU - Revised Electronic Ignition (EI) System Diagnosis

Subject:Revised Electronic Ignition (EI) System Diagnosis

Models:2001-2002 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
with 3.8L Engine (VIN K - RPO L36)



This bulletin is being issued to revise Step 8 of the Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis in the Engine Controls-3.8L sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

As shown below, the No column in Step 8 should read "Go to Step 30". This will instruct the technician to replace a CKP sensor instead of the ICM module.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

8

Check for faulty terminal connections at the CKP sensor.

Repair any connections if necessary. Refer to the following procedures in Wiring Systems:

    • Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections
    • Repairing Connector Terminals
    • Connector Repairs

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 30