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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1989DELTA 88 V6-3800 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSBY SYMPTOMSTARTING PROBLEMSENGINE - LONG CRANK WHEN COLD
1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 V6-3800 3.8L
Engine - Long Crank When Cold
1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 V6-3800 3.8LSECTION Engine - Long Crank When Cold
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SUBJECT COLD START EXTENDED CRANK
ENGINE START WITH IGNITION KEY CYCLE
MODELS/YEARS SOME 1989 AND EARLY 1990 NINETY-EIGHT,
EIGHTY-EIGHT AND TORONADO MODELS
NUMBER: 90-T-77
CORP.REF.NO: 906508
DATE: March 1990
SECTION: 6E
Some 1989 through early built 1990 models equipped with the 3800 engine (VIN Code C), may exhibit a condition of a cold engine long crank, but if the ignition key is cycled, the engine will start.
If this condition is experienced on a vehicle with good fuel pressure and the basic engine, controls and systems are performing properly, it may be necessary to install a new service Mem-Cal with a recalibrated fuel multiplier ratio during cranking.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number: T0500
Labor Time: 0.4 Hour
Trouble Code: 92
SUBJECT COLD START EXTENDED CRANK
ENGINE START WITH IGNITION KEY CYCLE
MODELS/YEARS SOME 1989 AND EARLY 1990 NINETY-EIGHT,
EIGHTY-EIGHT AND TORONADO MODELS
NUMBER: 90-T-77
CORP.REF.NO: 906508
DATE: March 1990
SECTION: 6E
Some 1989 through early built 1990 models equipped with the 3800 engine (VIN Code C), may exhibit a condition of a cold engine long crank, but if the ignition key is cycled, the engine will start.
If this condition is experienced on a vehicle with good fuel pressure and the basic engine, controls and systems are performing properly, it may be necessary to install a new service Mem-Cal with a recalibrated fuel multiplier ratio during cranking.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number: T0500
Labor Time: 0.4 Hour
Trouble Code: 92
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.