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Service Engine Soon/Malfunction Indicator Lamp, DTC P1174 Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance Bank 1 (Reprogram ECM)

Subject:Service Engine Soon/Malfunction Indicator Lamp, DTC P1174 Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance Bank 1 (Reprogram ECM)

Models:2008 Chevrolet Silverado
2008 GMC Sierra
with 4.3L Engine (VIN X -- RPO LU3)



Condition

Some customers may comment that the Service Engine Soon (SES)/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1174 Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance Bank 1 set.

Cause

This condition may be caused by calibration sensitivity.

Correction

Do This

Don't Do This

Update the ECM calibration.

Do NOT replace the catalytic converter, ECM, injectors, fuel rails or fuel pumps.

A revised calibration has been developed to address this condition. Technicians are to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) using the Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest software available on TIS2WEB. Refer to the Engine Control Module Programming and Setup (Gasoline Engines) and Service Programming System (SPS) procedures in SI for more information. 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

Powertrain Control Module Engine Reprogramming with SPS

Use Published Labor Operation Time