ENG. DOES NOT STAY RUNNING ON INITIAL COLD START

SUBJECT: ENGINE DOES NOT STAY RUNNING ON INITIAL COLD START - DIAGNOSE/INSTALL NEW PROM

MODELS/YEARS: 1992-93 NINETY EIGHT TOURING SEDAN WITH THE 3800 SUPERCHARGED (S/C, VIN 1) ENGINE

Some 1992-93 Ninety Eight Touring Sedans equipped with the 3800 S/C (VIN 1) engine, may exhibit a condition described as engine does not stay running on initial cold start.

If this condition is experienced and cannot be repaired by using currently published service diagnostic procedures, it may be necessary to install a new service PROM after basic engine controls and systems performance have been verified.

PARTS INFORMATION:

SERVICE SCANNER BROADCAST YEAR EMISSIONS SERIES AXLE P/N I.D. NO. CODE ---- --------- ------ ---- ------- -------- --------- 1992 Federal Ninety Eight 2.97 16190044 9534 BDZB

1992 California Ninety Eight 2.97 16190047 9544 BDZC

1993 Federal Ninety Eight 2.97 16187418 7374 BDND

1993 California Ninety Eight 2.97 16187421 7384 BDNF

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION: Use applicable labor operation and time.

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