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Intermittent MIL/Check Engine Light On, DTC P2096 and/or P2098 Set (Reprogram ECM) (09-06-04-029)

Publication date: 2009-06-23
Reference number: 09-06-04-029

Intermittent MIL/Check Engine Light On, DTC P2096 and/or P2098 Set (Reprogram ECM)

Intermittent MIL/Check Engine Light On, DTC P2096 and/or P2098 Set (Reprogram ECM)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 09-06-04-029, Date of Issue:  June 23, 2009
Affected Model(s): 2008-2009 Pontiac G8; Equipped with 3.6L Engine (VIN Code D - RPO LY7)

Condition

Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)/check engine light comes on intermittently.

Technicians may find DTC P2096 (Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Low Limit Bank 1) and/or P2098 (Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Low Limit Bank 2) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).

Correction

A revised calibration has been developed to address this condition. If the Service Information for the conditions described above do not isolate a fault, reprogram the ECM with the latest calibration available. Verify that the multiple diagnostic interface (MDI) that is being used is configured to the PC that will be used.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under the 8 year/80,000 mile (130,000 km) emission controller warranty, use:

Warranty Information

Labor Operation Description Labor Time
J6353 Engine Control Module Engine Reprogramming with SPS 0.4 hr