SER. ENGINE SOON LIGHT CODE 22 DIAGNOSTIC PROC. (REPLACE TPS)

Subject: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT (CODE 22) (PROCEDURE/DIAGNOSTICS REPLACE TPS)

Models: 1991-92 FIREBIRD MODELS

This bulletin is being revised to pertain only to 5.0L L03 TBI engines. This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 92-6-2A.

This bulletin pertains to 5.0L L03 TBI engines.

Condition: Some owners of the above vehicles may comment on a Service Engine Soon Light - Code 22 - Throttle Position Sensor low. Additional comment may be poor idle quality. This condition may be more prevalent after initial startup.

Cause: The above concerns may result from an intermittent electrical contact inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS).

Correction: If any of the subject conditions are found, complete the following procedure:

1. Perform the normal diagnostics per Section 6E of the Service Manual.

2. If no problems are found using the normal 6E diagnostics or the bulletin, replace the TPS with a new TPS kit, P/N 17112679 per the procedure in Section 6E of the Service Manual. The new TPS will have a yellow dot at the connector area for easier identification.

Part is currently available from GMSPO. Use applicable labor operations and times.

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