HARD START IN-STOCK VEHICLES

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982 Skyhawks Equipped With a 1.8L Overhead Cam Electronic Fuel Injection Engine

Because of the possibility of insufficient fuel to cover the pickup or a residue of corrosion protector inside the engine, some vehicles may not start when initially received. If this condition occurs, the following procedure should be used to resolve the condition.

VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOESN'T START

1. Install three (3) gallons of fuel in the tank.

2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for a ten (10) second period to clear E.C.M. and reconnect.

3. Attempt to start vehicle.

IF VEHICLE DOES NOT START

1. Remove and clean spark plugs.

2. Disconnect electrical connectors at fuel injector and distributor 12 volt lead to stop fuel and spark while cranking.

3. Crank engine with plugs out for twenty seconds.

4. Install cleaned plugs.

5. Reconnect fuel injector and distributor 12 volt lead.

6. Start engine.

7. Vehicle should be driven for ten miles to assure that any remaining corrosion inhibitor is completely removed.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.