ENG. MISS AT IDLE/HIGHWAY SPEED, INSTALL NEW SPARK PLUGS

SUBJECT: ENGINE MISS AT IDLE AND OR AT HIGHWAY SPEED (INSPECT, INSTALL NEW SPARK PLUGS)

MODELS/YEARS 1989-90 CUTLASS CALAIS AND CUTLASS CIERA MODELS WITH 3300 (VIN N) ENGINE

Some 1989-1990 Cutlass Calais and Cutlass Ciera models equipped with a 3300 engine (VIN N), may experience a condition described as an engine miss at idle and or at highway speed. If these conditions are experienced on a vehicle, technicians should inspect all spark plugs for a broken insulator, (see the illustration below). The condition occurs most often on cylinders 2, 4 or 6. Should a technician find a broken insulator on any cylinder, it is recommended that all spark plugs be replaced with a new replacement spark plug R45LTS6, Service Package Number 5614224. This Service Package will also serve as the new service replacement spark plug for the 1989-1990 3300 (VIN N) engine. Beginning at the start of production, 1991 vehicles with the 3300 (VIN N) engine come equipped with the new R45LTS6 spark plugs.

NOTE: Spark plugs must be replaced as a set, do not mix spark plugs.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

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