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Spark Plug Usage Change, and If Necessary, Update PCM Calibration

Subject:Spark Plug Usage Change, and If Necessary, Update PCM Calibration

Models:2002 and 2003 Saturn L-Series with 2.2L 4 Cylinder Engine (VIN F - RPO L61) Built Up To and Including VIN Breakpoint 3Y541042 (2003 vehicles built after 3Y541042 already include this part number spark plug)



Purpose

This bulletin is being released to update spark plug and PCM calibration usage information for subject vehicles. Whenever servicing spark plugs on a 2002 or 2003 Saturn L-Series 2.2L (L61) engine, be certain to install spark plug P/N 12569190. Additionally, the PCM calibration should be verified. If the current calibration is listed in this table, reprogram PCM with the calibration available starting November 2002, on the Saturn Service Stall CD version TIS 11/2002 or later.

2002

-

Trans:

A/T

A/T

M/T

M/T

Emission:

Federal

California

Federal

California

Old Calibration:

12218983

122189893

12218963

12218973

12217943

12217953

12217923

12217933

2003

-

Trans:

A/T

A/T

M/T

M/T

Emission:

50 States

-

50 States

-

Old Calibration:

12579044

-

12579043

-

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

12569190

SPARK PLUG ASM

4

Warranty Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for J4226 (Plugs, Spark, I4 (L61) - Replace). An "add time" condition is provided to reprogram the PCM. If another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.