LX9 Engine Only, Intermittent Extended Crank Time on Hot Engine Restart, Starter Motor May Not Disengage After Engine Start (Reprogram PCM)
| Subject: | LX9 Engine Only, Intermittent Extended Crank Time On Hot Engine Restart, Starter Motor May Not Disengage After Engine Start (Reprogram PCM) |
| Models: | 2005-2006 Buick Rendezvous, Terraza |
| 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx |
| 2005-2006 Chevrolet Uplander |
| 2005-2006 Pontiac G6, Montana SV6 |
| 2005-2006 Saturn Relay |
| with 3.5L V6 Engine (VIN L, 8 -- RPO LX9) |
| Attention: | This bulletin only applies to vehicles with EGR valves produced by Delphi. Vehicles built with Seimens EGR valves (production or service) already have the latest calibration. |
Important: The PCM calibration to address this concern for 2006 vehicles listed in this bulletin will be available in the October 2006 broadcast.
Condition
Some customers may comment on an intermittent extended crank time on hot engine restart and the starter motor may not disengage after engine start.
Correction
Important: Before reprogramming the PCM, verify the customer concern. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle Control Systems in SI. Follow the diagnostics for a possible cause of an extended crank time in hot engine restart. If no trouble is found, reprogram the PCM.
Reprogram the PCM with the latest calibrations if the above concern is encountered. An updated PCM calibration is now available to address this concern. This calibration, or any that follow, is designed to address this concern. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) using the appropriate Service Information (SI) procedures. The new PCM calibrations will be available to dealerships in TIS2Web (website version of TIS) version 9.5 for 2006 beginning 9/18/06. If you cannot access the calibration, call the Techline Customer Support Center at 1-800-828-6860 (English) or 1-800-503-3222 (French) and it will be provided. As always, make sure your Tech 2® is updated with the latest software version.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
J6354 | Module, Powertrain Control - Engine Reprogramming with SPS | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
