MORE THAN NORMAL BLACK SMOKE AT IDLE (NEW PROM)

Model and Year: 1988-89 C, K, R, V, G TRUCKS WITH 6.2L (VIN C) DIESEL

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Comments have been received of more than normal black smoke at idle on the above mentioned vehicles.

To correct this black smoke condition, the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration has been modified to enhance the regulation of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation circuit at idle. Listed below are the replacement PROM's required to service the 1988-89 model vehicles.

NEW Replacement Broadcast Scanner PROM Code I.D. P/N Model --------- -------- ----------- -----

1988

APYC Visual 16133376 R/V C/K/G ALL MODELS Inspection 1989

APXY 3381 16133879 R/V 1 AND MD8 G2 AND MY6

APXZ 3391 16141815 C/K 1,2 AND M20 C1 AND MD8

APYA 3401 16133888 C2 AND MD8 K1, 2 AND MD8 G2 AND MD8

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

1988 vehicles require visual inspection of the PROM Broadcast label for ECM Identification (I.D.).

Tech 1 Scan tool may be used to identify ECM calibration on 1989 vehicles.

Current service procedure for PROM replacement should be used.

Labor Operation Number: T0500 Labor Time: .6 Hours All trucks except G .7 G trucks

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