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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988MONTE CARLO V6-262 4.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTECM - INTERMITTENT CONNECTION
1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-262 4.3L
ECM - Intermittent Connection
1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-262 4.3LSECTION ECM - Intermittent Connection
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Number: 88-251-8A
Section: 8A
Date: JUNE, 1988
Subject: INTERMITTENT CONNECTION TO THE ECM
Model and Year: 1988 CHEVROLET PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
A condition may exist in which the female terminals in the connector to the ECM do not make a solid connection to the male pins in the ECM (see illustration). This can result in an intermittent condition, in any circuit operated by the ECM. The Service Manuals direct a check of connections any time an intermittent condition is found, and this may be the cause of some of these conditions.
Visually inspect the terminal using a flashlight, or use a .95 mm pin gauge. The gauge should not pass freely through the female terminal. Do not probe the terminal with anything other than the pin gauge, as probing could damage the terminal. If the female terminal does not grip properly, replace the terminal with P/N 12020757. General directions on wiring repair are shown in Section 8A of the service Manual.
Number: 88-251-8A
Section: 8A
Date: JUNE, 1988
Subject: INTERMITTENT CONNECTION TO THE ECM
Model and Year: 1988 CHEVROLET PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
A condition may exist in which the female terminals in the connector to the ECM do not make a solid connection to the male pins in the ECM (see illustration). This can result in an intermittent condition, in any circuit operated by the ECM. The Service Manuals direct a check of connections any time an intermittent condition is found, and this may be the cause of some of these conditions.
Visually inspect the terminal using a flashlight, or use a .95 mm pin gauge. The gauge should not pass freely through the female terminal. Do not probe the terminal with anything other than the pin gauge, as probing could damage the terminal. If the female terminal does not grip properly, replace the terminal with P/N 12020757. General directions on wiring repair are shown in Section 8A of the service Manual.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.