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PROM - Engine Shudder At Slow Speeds, TCC Lockup Changed

90buick11 Bulletin 89-6E-31

Date Nov. '90

Ref. No. 89-292-6E

Corp.Ref.No. 036515

SUBJECT: ENGINE CHUGGLE AT LOW SPEEDS (RAISE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) LOCK UP SPEED)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1989 SKYLARK WITH 2.5L ENGINE (VIN CODE "U")


CONDITION:

Some owners of 1989 Skylark models with 2.5L engines may comment of an engine shudder or chuggle condition when driving at slow speeds in high gear.

CAUSE:

Converter clutch lock up at slow speeds during some driving conditions.

CORRECTION:

A new PROM package has been released which raises the TCC lockup speed to the following:

From 29 to 43 MPH.

Usage PROM Pkg P/N Broadcast Code Scanner I.D.

All 16157765 AWDT 7781

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: T0500
Labor Time: .3 hour