ENG. DOES NOT STAY RUNNING ON INITIAL COLD START

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

MODELS AFFECTED: 1992-93 PONTIAC SSE AND SSEi MODELS

Some 1992 and 1993 Bonneville bodies equipped with 3800 SIC (Code 1-RPO L67) engines, may experience 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:

PROM PROM PROM SERVICE SCANNER BROADCAST YEAR SERIES AXLE PART NUMBER I.D. NO. CODE ---- ------ ---- ----------- -------- --------- 1992 Bonneville 2.97 16190050 9554 BDZD FED

1992 Bonneville 2.97 16190053 9564 BDZF CAL

1993 Bonneville 2.97 16187430 7394 BDNH FED

1993 Bonneville 2.97 16187443 7404 BDNJ CAL

PARTS STATEMENT: Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Use applicable labor operation and time.

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