Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

PROM - Reduced Throttle Response During Warm-Up

Bulletin 85-6E-14

Date May '85

Ref. No.. 85-245-6E
SUBJECT: REDUCED THROTTLE RESPONSE DURING WARM-UP

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 CENTURYS AND SOMERSET REGALS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 2.5L ENGINES (VIN CODES R AND U)


Sane 1985 Centurys and Somerset Regals equipped with the 2.5L engines and automatic transmissions may exhibit a sag in engine speed upon gear engagement after a cold start. Should such a condition be encountered that cannot be repaired by published service procedures, a new PROM may be installed (parts listed below).


Model Part Number

Century (2.39 axle ratio) 16051305
Century (2.84 axle ratio) 16051314
Somerset Regal 16051333