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Poor Acceleration, Throttle Body Frozen Shut or Stuck Closed, DTC P1516, P2106 and/or P2110 Set in Cold Weather Conditions (Reprogram ECM)

Subject:Poor Acceleration, Throttle Body Frozen Shut or Stuck Closed, DTC P1516, P2106 and/or P2110 Set in Cold Weather Conditions (Reprogram ECM)

Models:2006-2007 Chevrolet Aveo
2006-2007 Pontiac Wave (Canada Only)
with 1.6L 4-Cylinder Engine (VIN 6 - RPO L91)



Built Prior to VIN Breakpoints:

Model

VIN Breakpoint

Build Date

Chevrolet Aveo (US)

7B685919

May 2, 2006

Chevrolet Aveo (Canada)

7B686196

May 3, 2006

Pontiac Wave (Canada)

7B686216

May 3, 2006

Condition

Some customers may comment on poor acceleration and/or a throttle body that is frozen shut or stuck closed after a cold soak in temperatures of -15°C (5°F) or below. DTCs P1516, P2106 and/or P2110 may be set in the ECM.

Correction

Reprogram the engine control module (ECM) with the appropriate calibration following the procedure below.

Important: Prior to reprogramming, check the battery voltage state. If the battery is not fully charged, charge the battery.

Important: Prior to reprogramming, make sure the Tech 2® is updated with the latest software.

Important: Prior to reprogramming, make sure Service Programming System has TIS 9.5 2006 (or later) software loaded.

  1. Check the vehicle configuration (1.6L engine, automatic or manual transaxle) to determine the correct calibration.
  2. Reprogram the ECM with the appropriate calibration (or later) listed below. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in SI.
  3. Check for any DTCs in the ECM/TCM. Clear any DTCs that are stored.

Calibration Information

Vehicle

ECM P/N

SW Description

Remarks

2006 Aveo/Wave with Manual Transmission

96817998

KMWT

Delphi

2006 Aveo/Wave with Automatic Transmission

96817999

KMLT

2007 Aveo/Wave with Manual Transmission

96440895

KMUT

2007 Aveo/Wave with Automatic Transmission

96440897

KMJT

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

J6354

Powertrain Control Module Engine Reprogramming Using SPS

Use Published Labor Operation Time