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Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Will Not Properly Communicate On-Board Diagnostic Freeze Frame Information to Non-TECH2(R) (Generic) Service or Test Equipment (Reprogram PCM) (04-06-04-024)

WARNING: This page is about the Aztek AWD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2004-04-07
Reference number: 04-06-04-024

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Will Not Properly Communicate On-Board Diagnostic Freeze Frame Information to Non-TECH2(R) (Generic) Service or Test Equipment (Reprogram PCM)

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Will Not Properly Communicate On-Board Diagnostic Freeze Frame Information to Non-TECH2(R) (Generic) Service or Test Equipment (Reprogram PCM)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 04-06-04-024, Date of Issue:  April 07, 2004
Affected Model(s): 2001-2002 Buick Century, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Regal 2002 Buick Rendezvous; 2001-2002 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Venture; 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Alero, Aurora, Intrigue, Silhouette; 2001-2002 Pontiac Aztek, Bonneville, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Montana; with 3.1L, 3.4L, 3.5L, or 3.8L V6 Engine (VINs J, E, H, K, 1 - RPOs LG8, LA1, LX5, L36, L67)

Condition

Some customers may comment that their vehicle's engine is unable to be properly serviced or tested using non-TECH2(R) (Generic) service or test equipment. When requested using non-TECH2(R) (Generic) service or test equipment, these vehicles are unable to properly communicate diagnostic freeze frame information.

Correction

Reprogram to the latest calibration available through TIS.

The new calibration should be from TIS satellite data update version 1.0 for 2004 or later, available starting January 2004. As always, make sure your TECH2(R) is updated with the latest software version.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under the applicable 8 year 80,000 mile (130,000 kilometres) emission controller warranty, use:

Warranty Information

Labor Operation Description Labor Time
J6353 Module, Powertrain Control - Reprogram
All Except Park Avenue, Bonneville
0.4 hr
Module, Powertrain Control - Reprogram
Park Avenue, Bonneville
0.5 hr