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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1983CENTURY V6-260 4.3L DSLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTPROM - PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORYTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE CONTROLS - DRIVEABILITY REPAIR REFERENCE CHART
1983 Buick Century V6-260 4.3L DSL
Engine Controls - Driveability Repair Reference Chart
1983 Buick Century V6-260 4.3L DSLSECTION Engine Controls - Driveability Repair Reference Chart
Model Year 1983
Bulletin No. 83-208
File in Group 64A
Number 24
Date Dec. '83
SUBJECT: DRIVEABILITY FIXES CHART
MODELS AFFECTED: WHERE APPLICABLE ON CHART
This bulletin supersedes Bulletin 82-I-232A, Group 64A, Number 35.
On the inside of this Bulletin is a quick and handy reference chart for Buick's current replacement PROMS and/or EGR to fix owner's driveability comments.
Before using any of the fixes the emission system must be functioning correctly and, if the carburetor (on engines equipped with carburetors) has been adjusted previously, it must be readjusted according to the dimensional setting procedure in the 1984 Buick Chassis Service Manual, using mixture control solenoid gauging tool J33815-1 and idle air bleed valve gauging tool J33815-2.


Also included with this Bulletin are two (2) plastic covered pocket reference cards of the Driveability Fixes Chart. Discard all previously issued white or tan plastic cards.
Bulletin No. 83-208
File in Group 64A
Number 24
Date Dec. '83
SUBJECT: DRIVEABILITY FIXES CHART
MODELS AFFECTED: WHERE APPLICABLE ON CHART
This bulletin supersedes Bulletin 82-I-232A, Group 64A, Number 35.
On the inside of this Bulletin is a quick and handy reference chart for Buick's current replacement PROMS and/or EGR to fix owner's driveability comments.
Before using any of the fixes the emission system must be functioning correctly and, if the carburetor (on engines equipped with carburetors) has been adjusted previously, it must be readjusted according to the dimensional setting procedure in the 1984 Buick Chassis Service Manual, using mixture control solenoid gauging tool J33815-1 and idle air bleed valve gauging tool J33815-2.
DRIVEABILITY FIXES:
DRIVEABILITY FIXES:
Also included with this Bulletin are two (2) plastic covered pocket reference cards of the Driveability Fixes Chart. Discard all previously issued white or tan plastic cards.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.