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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1997LSS V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSA/T CONTROLS - REVISED TEXT FOR ALL DTC TABLES
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN K
A/T Controls - Revised Text for all DTC Tables
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION A/T Controls - Revised Text for all DTC Tables
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SMU - SECTION 7A - AUTOMATIC...
Issued: 06/28/96
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE--SECTION 7A--AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ TRANSAXLE--REVISED TEXT TO ALL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLES
MODELS:
1997 BUICK CENTURY, ROADMASTER, PARK AVENUE, RIVIERA, LESABRE, SKYLARK, REGAL
1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, CONCOURS, ELDORADO, FLEETWOOD, SEVILLE
1997 CHEVROLET BERETTA, CAMARO, CAPRICE, CAVALIER, CORSICA, CORVETTE, IMPALA, LUMINA, VENTURE, MALIBU, MONTE CARLO
1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, AURORA, CUTLASS, CUTLASS SUPREME, LSS, REGENCY, EIGHTY EIGHT, SILHOUETTE
1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, FIREBIRD, GRAND AM, GRAND PRIX, SUNFIRE, TRANS SPORT
1997 GMC AND CHEVROLET LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY MODELS 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
WITH A HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE 3T40 (RPO MD9), 4T40-E (RPO MN4), 4T60-E (RPO M13), 4T80-E (RPO MH1), 4L60-E (RPO M30), AND 4L80-E (RPO MT1)
THIS BULLETIN UPDATES ALL 1997 MODEL VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SECTION 7A, DIAGNOSIS SECTION. THE LAST STEP OF EVERY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE HAS THE STATEMENT REQUEST "SPECIFIC DTC" ON THE SCAN TOOL. THE "SPECIFIC DTC" FUNCTION DOES NOT EXIST ON THE SCAN TOOL SOFTWARE AT THIS TIME AND UNTIL A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS ISSUED, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHERE THE TROUBLE TREE HAS THE STATEMENT REQUEST "SPECIFIC DTC":
1. SELECT "DIAGNOSTIC TEST STATUS."
2. SEARCH THE LIST FOR THE DTC IN QUESTION.
3. IF THE DTC HAS NOT RUN, OPERATE THE VEHICLE AS DIRECTED IN THE LAST STEP OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TABLE UNTIL THE DTC RUNS.
IF THE DTC HAS PASSED, IT WILL DROP OFF THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST STATUS LIST.
MAKE A NOTE OF THE ABOVE CHANGES IN YOUR SERVICE MANUAL.
SMU - SECTION 7A - AUTOMATIC...
Issued: 06/28/96
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE--SECTION 7A--AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ TRANSAXLE--REVISED TEXT TO ALL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLES
MODELS:
1997 BUICK CENTURY, ROADMASTER, PARK AVENUE, RIVIERA, LESABRE, SKYLARK, REGAL
1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, CONCOURS, ELDORADO, FLEETWOOD, SEVILLE
1997 CHEVROLET BERETTA, CAMARO, CAPRICE, CAVALIER, CORSICA, CORVETTE, IMPALA, LUMINA, VENTURE, MALIBU, MONTE CARLO
1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, AURORA, CUTLASS, CUTLASS SUPREME, LSS, REGENCY, EIGHTY EIGHT, SILHOUETTE
1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, FIREBIRD, GRAND AM, GRAND PRIX, SUNFIRE, TRANS SPORT
1997 GMC AND CHEVROLET LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY MODELS 1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
WITH A HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE 3T40 (RPO MD9), 4T40-E (RPO MN4), 4T60-E (RPO M13), 4T80-E (RPO MH1), 4L60-E (RPO M30), AND 4L80-E (RPO MT1)
THIS BULLETIN UPDATES ALL 1997 MODEL VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SECTION 7A, DIAGNOSIS SECTION. THE LAST STEP OF EVERY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE HAS THE STATEMENT REQUEST "SPECIFIC DTC" ON THE SCAN TOOL. THE "SPECIFIC DTC" FUNCTION DOES NOT EXIST ON THE SCAN TOOL SOFTWARE AT THIS TIME AND UNTIL A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS ISSUED, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHERE THE TROUBLE TREE HAS THE STATEMENT REQUEST "SPECIFIC DTC":
1. SELECT "DIAGNOSTIC TEST STATUS."
2. SEARCH THE LIST FOR THE DTC IN QUESTION.
3. IF THE DTC HAS NOT RUN, OPERATE THE VEHICLE AS DIRECTED IN THE LAST STEP OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TABLE UNTIL THE DTC RUNS.
IF THE DTC HAS PASSED, IT WILL DROP OFF THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST STATUS LIST.
MAKE A NOTE OF THE ABOVE CHANGES IN YOUR 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.