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Engine - Cold Start Driveability/Sag/Hesitation or Surge

Bulletin 86-6E-11

Date May '86

Ref. No. 86-101-6E
SUBJECT: COLD START DRIVEABILITY TIP-IN SAG, HESITATION OR SURGE

MODELS AFFECTED: SOME 1986 SOMERSETS AND SKYLARKS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L MFI ENGINES (VIN CODE L)


Some 1986 Somersets and Skylarks equipped with a 3.0L MFI Engine (VIN Code L), may experience a condition described as poor cold driveability, tip-in sag, hesitation or surge.

If any of these conditions are encountered, and cannot be repaired using currently published diagnostic and service information, it may be necessary to install a new service PROM, Part No. 16059958.