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EI08177 - 1.6L L91, Reduced Engine Power, I/P Light On, DTC P2135, Throttle Position Sensor (Engineering Information)

Subject:EI08117 - 1.6L L91, Reduced Engine Power, I/P Light On, DTC P2135, Throttle Position Sensor (Engineering Information)

Models:2006-2007 Chevrolet Aveo
2006-2007 Pontiac Wave (Canada Only)
with 1.6L Engine (VIN Code 6 - RPO L91)

Attention: Proceed with this bulletin ONLY if the customer has commented about this concern AND the EI number is listed in GMVIS. Otherwise, disregard the bulletin and proceed with diagnostics found in the published Service Information. THIS IS NOT A RECALL -- refer to TSB 04-00-89-053A for more details on the use of Engineering Information bulletins.

This bulletin is being revised to update the diagnostic steps. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-06-04-023 (Section 06 -- Engine).

Condition

Some customers may comment on a check engine light on and/or reduced engine power. Upon further investigation, the technician may find DTC P2135 set.

Cause

GM Engineering has determined that the throttle body may intermittently cause the setting of DTC P2135, but tests fine during diagnosis. If an intermittent DTC P2135 is encountered and the SI diagnostic procedures do not reveal a wiring or circuit issue, then the throttle body should be replaced and the vehicle test driven to validate the repair.

DO NOT replace the PCM for this intermittent concern.

DTC P2135 - After Throttle Body Replacement:

If a DTC P2135 occurs after replacement of the throttle body, complete the following steps:

  1. Determine if DTC P2135 has been set.
    2. • Yes -- proceed with Step 2.
    • No -- DO NOT proceed with this bulletin. No further repairs are necessary.
  2. Follow the next steps based on whether DTC P2135 is current or stored in history.

    3. DTC P2135 -- Current

    2.1. Using the Tech 2®, record a snapshot of the data. Set the recording point on the Tech 2® to 1. "center". Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 07-07-30-010 for detailed information on capturing a snapshot and uploading the data to a computer using TIS software.
    2.2. E-mail the snapshot to Tim Sheffer ([email protected]). Include the following information in the e-mail to Tim:
           - VIN, Repair Order # and Vehicle Mileage
           - Dealer Name, Location, Dealer Code and Phone Number
           - Technician Name

            Important: 
       • For vehicles in which P2135 is current and the vehicles are located within two hours of Rochester, NY, engineering may need to physically inspect the vehicle.
       • Technicians should NOT disconnect or disturb ANY wiring.
       • If you do not receive a phone call from he engineer within one day of sending the snapshot by e-mail, proceed to repair the vehicle by replacing the throttle body with a new part from SPO stock.

    2.3. The engineer will contact you with further diagnostic/repair information.

    DTC P2135 -- Stored in History

    2.1. Using the Tech 2®, capture the failure records.
    2.2. E-mail the failure records to Tim Sheffer ([email protected]). Include the following information in the e-mail to Tim:
           - VIN, Repair Order # and Vehicle Mileage
           - Dealer Name, Location, Dealer Code & Phone Number
           - Technician Name
    2.3. Proceed to diagnose and repair the vehicle.

Warranty Information

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

J7917 *

DTC Eng Information Diagnostics and Throttle Body Replace

1.2 hrs

Add

Diagnostics if DTC occurs after Throttle Body is Replaced

0.4 hr

*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.