Diesel Engine - Hard Start/DTC 13 or P0215/MIL ON: Overview

File In Section: 6E - Engine Fuel & Emission

Bulletin No.: 87-63-04

Date: April, 1998

Subject:
Hard Start, No Start, DTC 13 or P0215, Service Engine Soon Light On (Replace Electronic Shutoff Solenoid on Vehicle)

Models:
1994-99 Chevrolet and GMC C, K, G Models
with 6.5L Diesel Engine (VINs F, P, S, Y - RPOs L65, L49, L56, L57)

Condition

Some owners may comment that their vehicle is difficult to start or will not start. In addition, the Service Engine Soon light may be illuminated.

Correction

If DTC 13 (1994-95 model years) or PO215 (1996-99 model years) diagnostics lead to injection pump replacement, a new on-vehicle replacement procedure is available for the ESO (Electronic Shutoff Solenoid. This procedure eliminates the need to replace the entire injection pump.

Parts Information

Description
Solenoid, Electronic Shut Off P/N 12561591

Parts are currently available through GMSPO. Do not contact your Stanadyne dealer to obtain this part.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Description Labor Time

J5973 Electronic Shut Off 0.2 hr (C/K)
Solenoid - Replace 0.8 hr (G-Van)