SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE SEC.6E3- C2 DRIVEABILITY & EMISSIONS

SUBJECT: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REVISED FUEL CUT-OFF SPECIFICATIONS

MODELS/YEARS: 1990-91 CUTLASS SUPREME WITH 3.1L OR 3.4L (VIN T,X) ENGINE

1990-91 WITH 3.IL ENGINE: -------------------------- To prevent possible engine damage from over-speed the Engine Control Module (ECM) "cuts-off" fuel from the injectors when engine speed is above approximately 6200 RPM with the vehicle in any forward gear or reverse, and approximately 4000 RPM In park or neutral. To prevent tire damage, the ECM also has a fuel cut-off in excess of 100 mph (161 km/h) based on speed rating of the tires.

1991 WITH 3.4L ENGINE: ----------------------- To prevent possible engine damage from over-speed the Electronic Control Module (ECM) "cuts-off" fuel from the injectors when engine speed is above approximately 6500 RPM with the vehicle in any forward gear or reverse, and approximately 3000 RPM in park or neutral on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission the fuel is cut-off at approximately 7000 RPM. To prevent tire damage, the ECM also has a fuel cut-off in excess of 120 mph (193 km/h) based on speed rating of the tires.

When diagnosing any suspected fuel cut-off problems, carefully compare Tech 1 ("Scanner") engine RPM versus actual RPM. If the ECM is prematurely sensing RPM or vehicle speed in the fuel cut-off range it may be due to Electro-Magnetic interference (EMI) or other electrical 'noise'. Thoroughly investigate harness routings and aftermarket equipment installations in these cases.

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