ENGINE CHUGGLE AT LOW SPEEDS (NEW PROM TO RAISE TCC SPEED)

Subject: ENGINE CHUGGLE AT LOW SPEEDS

Model and Year: 1990-91 CAVALIER, CORSICA AND BERETTA WITH 2.2L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Condition:

---------- Some owners of 1990 and 1991 J and L cars with 2.2L engines may comment of an engine shudder or chuggle condition when driving at slow speeds in high gear.

Cause:

------ Torque converter clutch locking up at slow speeds during some driving conditions.

Correction:

----------- A new PROM package has been released which raises the torque converter clutch lockup speed from 23 MPH to 35 MPH.

Car Eng Trans Emissions PROM Pkg Broadcast Scanner Body Type Type Type P/N Code I.D. ---- ---- ---- --------- --------- ---------- ------- J 2.2L AUTO FEDERAL 16173383 BABH 3371 J 2.2L AUTO CALIF. 16173384 BABJ 3381 L 2.2L AUTO FEDERAL 16173385 BABK 3391 L 2.2L AUTO CALIF. 16173386 BABL 3401

Parts are expected to be available on January 13, 1992. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 Control to waive VIP surcharges. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

Labor Operation Number: T0500

Labor Time: .4 Hours "J" Car

.5 Hours "L" Car

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