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Intermittent Stall, SES Light Illuminated, Loose Ground G103 (Install Washer to Tighten Ground Connection)

Subject:Intermittent Stall, SES Light Illuminated, Loose Ground G103 (Install Washer To Tighten Ground Connection)

Models:2002 Oldsmobile Alero
2002 Pontiac Grand Am
with 2.2L Engine (VIN F -- RPO L61) and Manual Transmission or 3.4L Engine (VIN E -- RPO LA1)
Built After VIN Breakpoint 2C249642



This bulletin is being revised to add a VIN breakpoint to the models affected list. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-45-002 (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).


Condition

Some customers may comment on an intermittent stall and/or that the Service Engine Soon light is illuminated.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the nut that retains ground G103 bottoming out before clamping the splice pack securely. This results in a poor and/or intermittent electrical connection.

Correction


    Object Number: 883081  Size: MF
  1. Locate ground G103 using the illustration above. The forward transmission stud is the ground location (lower left illustration) on four cylinder engines. The rear transmission stud is the ground location (upper left illustration) on six cylinder engines.
  2. In order to gain access to G103:
  3. • On four cylinder engines, remove the duct from the air cleaner assembly to the air intake resonator.
    • On six cylinder engines, remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (SI Document ID #710346).
  4. Remove the ground eyelet retaining nut.
  5. Remove the ground eyelet from the stud.
  6. Install a flat washer, P/N 15650963, on the stud and then reinstall the ground eyelet onto the stud.
  7. Reinstall the ground eyelet retaining nut and tighten securely.
  8. On four cylinder engines, reinstall the duct from the air cleaner assembly to the air intake resonator.
  9. On six cylinder engines, reinstall the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (SI Document ID #710346).

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

15650963

Washer, Flat

1

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N6620

Wiring And/Or Connector-Power & Grounds Distribution-Repair Or Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time