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Engine - Poor Driveability/Tip-In Sag/Hesitation/Surge

86olds05

SUBJECT COLD START DRIVEABILITY, TIP-IN SAG, NUMBER: 86-T-33
HESITATION OR SURGE

DATE: May 14, 1986

MODELS/YEARS SOME 1986 CALAIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH
SECTION: 6E
3.0L MPFI ENGINE (VIN CODE L)

Some 1986 Calais models equipped with a 3.0L MPFI engine (VIN Code L) may experience a condition described as poor cold driveability, tip-in sag, hesitation or surge.

If any of these conditions are encountered and cannot be repaired using currently published diagnostic and service information, it may be necessary to install a new service prom, part no. 16059958.