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Starting System - New Cranking and Starting Diagnosis

File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System

Bulletin No.: 01-06-03-008

Date: September, 2001

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
New Cranking and Starting Diagnostics

Models:
2002 Oldsmobile Alero
2002 Pontiac Grand Am
with 3.4L V6 Engine (VIN E - RPO LA1)





Built On or After the VIN Breakpoints Shown

This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that a running change was made to the above listed vehicles. These vehicles will now use a PCM controlled start.

Please use the following information when diagnosing cranking and starting concerns.

This information has been updated within SI2000. Refer to document ID numbers 794928 and 814827.











Starter Solenoid Does Not Click PCM Controlled





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