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Engine - Detonation Under Light Throttle

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Bulletin: 86-6E-26

Date: Mar., '88

Ref. No.: 86-217-6E

Corp. Ref. No.: 636528
SUBJECT: DETONATION UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE


MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-86 SKYHAWKS WITH THE 2.0L OHV L-4 ENGINE (VIN CODE P) AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Customer comments of detonation under light-to-medium throttle operation may be resolved with one of the following service PROMs. This calibration will service both 1985 and 1986 model years.

Emissions Service PROM

Federal P/N 16122999
California P/N 16123000

The service manual (Section 6E on "Detonation/Spark Knock") should be referred to for other causes of detonation.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Use applicable labor operation and time.