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Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles-OBD System Improvements-Reprogram Engine Control Module-Expires w/8 yr-80,000 mi (130,000 km) Emission Controller Warranty Period

Subject:07132 - Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles - On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Improvements - Reprogram Engine Control Module - Expires with 8 year/80,000 mile (130,000 km) Emission Controller Warranty Period

Models:2006 Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTS
Equipped with 4.6L V8 (RPO L37 - VIN 9, RPO LD8 - VIN Y) engine
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt; Saturn ION
Equipped with 2.2L 4-cylinder (RPO L61 - VIN F) engine
2006 Buick Rainier; Chevrolet Trailblazer; GMC Envoy
Equipped with 4.2L I-6 (RPO LL8 - VIN S) engine



THIS SERVICE UPDATE INCLUDES VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANY REASON, AND WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE'S 8 YEAR / 80,000 MILE (130,000 KM) EMISSION CONTROLLER WARRANTY PERIOD.

Purpose

This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration on certain 2006 Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTS vehicles, equipped with 4.6L V8 (RPO L37 - VIN 9, RPO LD8 - VIN Y) engines; 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt; Saturn Ion vehicles, equipped with 2.2L 4-cylinder (RPO L61 - VIN F) engines; 2006 Buick Rainier; Chevrolet Trailblazer; GMC Envoy vehicles, equipped with 4.2L I-6 (RPO LL8 - VIN S) engines. The revised calibration includes Secondary Air Injection Reaction (SAIR) OBD system improvements that should be installed as soon as practical. To verify if an updated calibration is required, refer to the following procedure in this bulletin.

This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealership for any reason during the New Vehicle 8 year / 80,000 mile (130,000 km) Emission Controller Warranty period.

Vehicles Involved

A list of involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory is available on the "Service Update Bulletin Information" link under the "Service" tab in DealerWorld (US), used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that return to the dealership for any reason, and are still covered under the vehicle's emission controller warranty, and are within the VIN breakpoints provided below, should be checked for vehicle eligibility in the appropriate system listed below.

Year

Division

Model

From

Through

2006

Buick

Lucerne

6U106915

6U210973

2006

Cadillac

DTS

6U100004

6U500759

2006

Chevrolet

Cobalt

67605690

67887442

2006

Saturn

ION

6Z100002

6Z211188

2006

Buick

Rainier

62119620

92359966

2006

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer

62100012

62362364

2006

GMC

Envoy

62100006

62362226

Important: Dealers/retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

-- GM dealers should use GMVIS.

-- US Saturn retailers should use the AS/400 system.

Calibration Information

Do not attempt to order the calibration number from GMSPO. The calibration numbers required for this service procedure are programmed into control modules via a Techline Tech 2® scan tool and TIS 2 WEB website with the following calibration updates:

    • 2006 Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS: Use data version 4.5 for 2007 or later, available on TIS 2 Web 04/15/07 and on TIS DVD version 5.0 / 2007 or later, mailed to dealers beginning 05/09/07.
    • 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: Use data version 4.0 for 2007 or later, available on TIS 2 Web 04/01/07; and on TIS DVD version 4.0 / 2007 or later, mailed to dealers beginning 04/11/07
    • 2006 Saturn ION: Use data version 4.5 for 2007 or later, available on TIS 2 Web 04/15/07 and on TIS DVD version 5.0 / 2007 or later, mailed to dealers beginning 05/09/07
    • 2006 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy: Use data version 3.0 for 2007 or later, available on TIS 2 Web 03/04/07; and on TIS DVD version 3.0 / 2007 or later, mailed to dealers beginning 03/14/07

If you cannot access the calibration, call the Techline Customer Support Center and it will be provided.

Service Procedure

GMVIS or AS/400 (US Saturn) must be checked to determine if a specific vehicle requires this action. If the system indicates that Service Update Bulletin 07132 remains ‘open’ and ECM reprogramming has not taken place, reprogram the ECM using a Tech 2® scan tool with the calibration update from TIS 2 Web.

Tech 2 Pass-Thru Method for the Engine Control Module (ECM)

Notice: Before reprogramming, please check the battery condition to prevent a reprogramming error of any of the modules due to battery discharge. Battery voltage must be between 12 and 16 volts during reprogramming. If the vehicle battery is not fully charged, use jumper cables from an additional battery. Be sure to turn off or disable any system that may put a load on the battery, such as automatic headlamps, daytime running lights, interior lights, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, radio, engine cooling fan, etc. A programming failure or control module damage may occur if battery voltage guidelines are not observed.

The ignition switch must be in the proper position. The Tech 2® prompts you to turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. DO NOT change the position of the ignition switch during the programming procedure, unless instructed to do so.

Make certain all tool connections are secure, including the following components and circuits:

    • The RS-232 communication cable port
    • The connection at the data link connector (DLC)
    • The voltage supply circuits

DO NOT disturb the tool harnesses while programming. If an interruption occurs during the programming procedure, programming failure or control module damage may occur.

DO NOT turn OFF the ignition if the programming procedure is interrupted or unsuccessful. Ensure that all control module and DLC connections are secure and the Tech 2® operating software is up to date.

  1. Verify that there is a battery charge of 12 to 16 volts. The battery must be able to maintain a charge during programming. Use an additional jump battery, if necessary. Only use approved Midtronics charger or Jumper Packs, etc. to maintain proper battery voltage during programming.
  2. Reprogram the engine control module (ECM). Refer to SI and Service Programming System (SPS) documentation for ECM programming instructions, if required.

Claim Information - GM

For vehicles repaired under this service update, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

V1629

Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM)

0.4

Claim Information - US Saturn

To receive credit, submit a claim with the information below:

Labor Operation

Description

Case Type

Labor Hrs.

V1629

Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM)

VC

0.4