ERROR IN TECH-1 SOFTWARE CART. (INSTRUCTIONS FOR USAGE)
SUBJECT: ERROR IN TECH 1 SOFTWARE CARTRIDGE RELEASE FOR SOME 92 MODELS (SERVICE INFORMATION) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 C/K, G AND P TRUCKS WITH 5.7L (L05) OR 6.2L (LL4) ENGINES AND A HYDRA-MATIC 4L80-E/4L80-EHD TRANSMISSION
Service Information:
The 1988-92 TECH 1 transmission cartridge has two software conditions that may not allow correct diagnosis of the affected vehicle systems.
CONDITIONS:
#1 - 1992 trucks with 5.7L TBI (L05) engines and HYDRA-MATIC 4L80-E transmissions (GVW greater than or equal to 8600 lbs) will display incorrect transmission temperature.
#2 - 1992 trucks with 6.2L Diesel (LL4) engines and HYDRA-MATIC 4L80-E transmissions are not included in the cartridge under the 1992 model year select options.
CAUSE:
-------- Mis-programmed 1992 TECH 1 cartridge.
CORRECTION:
#1 - Select a 1992 7.4 L TBI (L19) system with GVW greater than or equal to 8600 lbs. This will correctly display all data parameters including transmission temperature for
#2 - Select a 1991 6.2 Diesel (LL4) on the model year select screen. This will properly function for diagnosis of the 1992 application.
Parts Information:
1988-92 TECH 1 transmission cartridges will be shipped to dealers with a label and a TECH 1 operators manual insert page to alert the user to the above conditions.
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