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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSPCM CONNECTOR - INFORMATION ON NEW SERVICE KITS
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
PCM Connector - Information on New Service Kits
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION PCM Connector - Information on New Service Kits
File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical
Bulletin No.: 83-81-32
Date: September, 1998
INFORMATION
Subject:
New Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Service Kits
Models:
1996-99 All Passenger Cars except Geo and Catera
Two new kits have been released to service the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector If the connector has been damaged during servicing. This PCM has an aluminum body and is usually mounted underhood.
Kit (P/N 12167308) contains the 80 way connector body, the cover, two each of four different terminal retainers and 25 empty cavity plugs. No terminals are included.
If terminals are needed, use P/N 12084913 for 0.35 mm and 0.50 mm wire and P/N 12084912 for 0.80 mm wire. These terminals are included in the terminal repair kit J 38125A or B, and replacements can be ordered from Kent-Moore.
kit (P/N 12167313) contains one connector seal. Whenever the connector is unbolted from the aluminum body of the PCM, the seal can stick to the body, or may be twisted. This seal should be replaced whenever the connector is removed in service.
Parts Information
P/N Description
12167308 Kit, PCM Harness Repair
12167313 Seal Kit, PCM Connector
12084912 Terminal
12084913 Terminal
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Bulletin No.: 83-81-32
Date: September, 1998
INFORMATION
Subject:
New Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Service Kits
Models:
1996-99 All Passenger Cars except Geo and Catera
Two new kits have been released to service the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector If the connector has been damaged during servicing. This PCM has an aluminum body and is usually mounted underhood.
Kit (P/N 12167308) contains the 80 way connector body, the cover, two each of four different terminal retainers and 25 empty cavity plugs. No terminals are included.
If terminals are needed, use P/N 12084913 for 0.35 mm and 0.50 mm wire and P/N 12084912 for 0.80 mm wire. These terminals are included in the terminal repair kit J 38125A or B, and replacements can be ordered from Kent-Moore.
kit (P/N 12167313) contains one connector seal. Whenever the connector is unbolted from the aluminum body of the PCM, the seal can stick to the body, or may be twisted. This seal should be replaced whenever the connector is removed in service.
Parts Information
P/N Description
12167308 Kit, PCM Harness Repair
12167313 Seal Kit, PCM Connector
12084912 Terminal
12084913 Terminal
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
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- • 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.