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Engine - Long Crank When Cold

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SUBJECT COLD START EXTENDED CRANK
ENGINE START WITH IGNITION KEY CYCLE


MODELS/YEARS SOME 1989 AND EARLY 1990 NINETY-EIGHT,
EIGHTY-EIGHT AND TORONADO MODELS

NUMBER: 90-T-77

CORP.REF.NO: 906508

DATE: March 1990

SECTION: 6E



Some 1989 through early built 1990 models equipped with the 3800 engine (VIN Code C), may exhibit a condition of a cold engine long crank, but if the ignition key is cycled, the engine will start.

If this condition is experienced on a vehicle with good fuel pressure and the basic engine, controls and systems are performing properly, it may be necessary to install a new service Mem-Cal with a recalibrated fuel multiplier ratio during cranking.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: T0500
Labor Time: 0.4 Hour
Trouble Code: 92