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PROM - Hesitation On Tip-In Acceleration


Number 85-6 (Gasoline)-67 Date 1/87


Subject: HESITATION ON TIP-IN ACCELERATION MANEUVERS


1985 PARISIENNE SEDAN MODELS WITH 4.3L V6 (LB4) ENGINE (VIN CODE Z)

Some 1985 Parisienne models with 4.3L Throttle Body Injection (TBI) engines may experience a hesitation on a tip-in acceleration maneuver. This condition may occur during warm-up or after the vehicle has reached normal operating temperature.

This condition can be corrected by installing a new service PROM as listed below. Federal vehicles also require a new EGR valve.

PARTS INFORMATION

EMISSION SYSTEM TRANSMISSION PROM EGR VALVE

Federal 3-Speed Automatic 1227923 17111577
Federal 4-Speed Automatic 1227922 17111577
California 3-Speed Automatic 1227923 NOT REQUIRED
California 4-Speed Automatic 1227922 NOT REQUIRED

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Use applicable labor operation.