Engine Hesitates or May Stall During Initial Launch. Saturn Saturn 1993

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# Engine Hesitates or May Stall During Initial Launch

Subject: | Engine Hesitates or May Stall During Initial Launch, DOHC (LLO) Engines (Install New PCM Calibration)

Models: | All 1993 Saturns with DOHC (LLO) Federal and California engines with automatic transaxles built before, and including VIN PZ229154.

### Condition

Some customers of 1993 Saturns, equipped with DOHC (LLO) engines and automatic transaxles may comment that the engine hesitates or may stall on initial launches during cold temperature warm - up. The customer may also comment that the engine is hard to start after it stalls.

### Cause

Due to engine sensitivity to cool ambient temperatures below 4° C (39°F), the engine may hesitate or stall during initial launches.

### Correction

Verifying that the hesitation or install condition occurs during initial launches at ambient temperatures below 4°C (39°F) during cold start and warm - up.

### Procedure:

1. Using the Scan tool, check for PCM EC/TC codes and flags. If codes or flags are present, refer to the applicable diagnostic charts in the "Electronic Engine Controls Service Manual" and repair the condition. After verifying that conditions has been repaired, download the new calibration according to Step 3.
2. If no codes or flags are present, monitor Scan tool data and verify all parameters are within specification. Refer to "Electronic Engine Controls Service Manual." If parameters are not within specification, repair the condition. After verifying that condition has been repaired, download the new calibration according to Step 3.
3. If no codes or flags are present and Scan tool data is within specification, download new calibration using the Saturn Service Stall System or refer to the "Electronic Engine Controls Service Manual."

Important: Before installing a new calibration, make a note of the transaxle calibration installed, and download the same transaxle calibration with the correct engine calibration.

1993 New ECM Calibration - DOHC (LLO) Engines
3534 | DOHC (LLO) Federal engines with automatic transaxle built before, not including VIN PZ229154
3536 | DOHC (LLO) California engines with automatic transaxle built before, and including VIN PZ229154

Important: After the new calibration has been installed, vehicle must be driven until operating temperature is reached. This allows the PCM to relearn variations in the fuel system electronic controls that improve driveability and engine idle.

Important: Verify that customer comment has been repaired. If problem still exists, refer to diagnostic procedures in the "Fuel/Air Intake/Exhaust Service Manual" and "Electronic Controls Service Manual."

### Claim Information

To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time
VW | PCM EC/TC Calibration (Includes PDT Parameter and Code/Flag Checks) | T6636 | 0.3 hrs