COLD START STALL, TIP IN HES. ROUGH/MISS (NEW MEM CAL.)

Models Atfected: 1988 - 1989 GRAND AM MODELS WITH 2.3L VIN D

Some 1988 and 1989 Grand Am models with 2.3L (VIN D) engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions for the first 15 to 60 seconds after a cold start.

- Stall when put in gear - Tip-in hesitation after immediately put in gear - Reduced cold driveability (miss, rough running or backfire)

If any of the above conditions cannot be repaired, following proper service manual diagnosis, it may be necessary to install a new MEM-CAL.

New Mem-Cal Model Transaxle Scan I.D. Emissions Mem-Cal ----- --------- --------- --------- -------- 1988 Auto 6623 Federal 16136595 1988 Manual 6643 Federal 16136597 1988 Auto 6633 California 16136596 1988 Manual 6653 California 16136598

1989 models beginning with the VIN breakpoints shown below have the updated Mem-Cal. Models prior to the breakpoints may require the Mem-Cal shown:

Pontiac VIN KC685595 Auto 6033 Federal 16136029

Pontiac VIN KC686845 Manual 4003 Federal 16134216

Pontiac VIN KC686592 Auto 6043 California 16136030

Pontiac Manual 4013 California 16134220 VIN KC691725

Parts are expected to be available on March 6, 1989. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation Number: T0500 Labor Time : .4 hrs. Trouble Code : 92

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