A/T - Delayed or No 1-2 Upshift at Wide Open Throttle

File In Section: 7 - Transmission

Bulletin No.: 67-71-38

Date: February, 1996

Subject:
Delayed or No 1-2 Upshift at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) (Replace Governor)

Models:
1995 Buick Skylark
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva
1995 Pontiac Grand Am
with 2.3L Engine (VIN D - RPO LD2) and Hydra-Matic 3T4O Transaxle (RPO MD9)

Transaxle Models: 5KDC

Condition

Some owners may experience a delayed or no WOT 1-2 upshift. This may result in high engine RPM fuel shut-off.

Cause





(Figure 1)

This condition may be caused by a slight oscillation of the governor assembly during (WOT) acceleration.

Correction

To repair this condition the governor must be replaced.

Service Procedure

1. Verity the following transaxle identification information:

^ The model is a 5KDC

^ The Julian date is prior to 161

2. Road test the vehicle. Verify that the vehicle has a delayed or no (WOT) 1-2 upshift as listed under condition.

3. Replace the original governor assembly with the governor assembly in the service kit (P/N 24205620).

Parts Information

Part No. Description

24205620 Governor Assembly

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Description Labor Time

K6430 Governor Assembly Use the published
- Replace labor operation
time.