Cold Engine Surge, Extended Crank Time, Crank No-Start (Reprogram PCM)
| Subject: | Cold Engine Idle Surge, Extended Crank Time, Crank No-Start (Reprogram PCM) |
| Models: | 1998 Chevrolet Malibu |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| with 3.1 L Engine (VIN M -- RPO L82) |
Condition
Some owners may comment on one of the following driveability conditions:
| • | Cold engine idle surge/hunt |
| • | Extended cold engine crank time, followed by rough idle |
| • | Crank no-start concern after initial cold engine warm-up and shut down |
Conditions may occur between ambient temperatures of 0 - 60°F (-18 - 16°C).
Cause
PCM calibration values for given ambient temperatures may cause the above conditions.
Correction
A revised calibration has been released to correct these conditions. Reprogramming the vehicle using the appropriate listed calibration should correct the concern.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
9369194 | Federal/Canada -- Malibu, Cutlass |
9369204 | Unleaded Export -- Malibu, Cutlass |
9369214 | California -- Malibu, Cutlass |
The calibrations listed are electronic calibrations and are NOT available from GMSPO. Calibrations will be available from Techline starting June 1999, on the TIS 2000 Disc 12 CD ROM.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
J6355 | PROM - REPROGRAMMING, On Car | Use Published Labor Time |
