ECM - Code 44 Set During an Extended Coastdown

Bulletin No. T 87-126
File in Group 6E
Number 47
Corp. Ref. No. 716507
Date July '87
SUBJECT: CODE 44 DURING AN EXTENDED COASTDOWN

MODELS AFFECTED: 1986-1987 BROUGHAM

Some 1986-1987 Broughams may experience a Code 44 which sets during an extended coastdown. This condition may be caused by an ECM PROM listed in the "Previous PROM I.D." column in the chart below.

To repair this condition, replace the ECM PROM with the appropriate service part number listed below.

Service Service Previous
Emission Part PROM PROM
Vehicle System Number I.D.* I.D.*

1986-87 Brougham Federal 1228486 8486 2758 or 2797
1986-87 Brougham California 1228487 8487 2764 or 2801

* ECM PROM I.D. can be read with a scan tool connected to the ALDL link.

If replacing the ECM PROM does not repair this condition, proceed with Code 44 diagnosis as described in Section 6E1-A of the 1986 Final Edition Fleetwood Brougham Service Information Manual.
For warranty purposes, use labor operation J6364 at .6 hour when replacing an ECM PROM.