Vehicle Shudder When Reapplying Throttle After Stopping (Reprogram PCM)
| Subject: | Vehicle Shudder When Reapplying Throttle (Greater than 50%) After Stopping (Reprogram PCM) |
| Models: | 1998 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight |
| 1998 Pontiac Bonneville |
| with 3.8 L V6 Engine (VIN K - RPO L36 ) and Hydra-Matic 4T65-E Transaxle (RPOs MN3, M15) |
Condition
Some owners may comment about a vehicle shudder after slowing for a stop and reapplying the throttle at greater than 50 percent.
Cause
Condition may be due to insufficient line pressure causing improper clutch apply.
Correction
Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with the appropriate calibration as listed below.
Service Parts Information
Original Calibration File Number | New Calibration File Number |
|---|---|
09361284 | 09379774 |
09361294 | 09379784 |
09360304 | 09379794 |
09361314 | 09379804 |
09361324 | 09379814 |
09361334 | 09379824 |
09361344 | 09379834 |
09361354 | 09379844 |
09361364 | 09379854 |
09361374 | 09379864 |
09361384 | 09379874 |
The calibrations listed are electronic calibrations and are NOT available from GMSPO. Calibrations will be available from Techline starting April, 1999, on the 1999 Disk 8 CD ROM.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
J6355 | Prom - Reprogramming - On Car | Use published labor operation time |
