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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998ACHIEVA 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURESCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES"G" BODYTRANSAXLE FLUID LIFE INTERVAL PROGRAMMING (4.0L)
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4
Transaxle Fluid Life Interval Programming (4.0L)
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Transaxle Fluid Life Interval Programming (4.0L)
- Transaxle fluid life interval programming must be performed if any of the following have been done:
- Battery voltage was disconnected from PCM before ignition switch was placed in LOCK position for a minimum of 30 seconds.
- EEPROM was reprogrammed.
- PCM was replaced.
- Transaxle fluid life interval is calculated by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM uses many engine parameters to determine the percentage of transaxle fluid life interval remaining before fluid should be changed.
- When PCM determines transaxle fluid should be changed, a signal is sent to the instrument cluster and warning light is displayed. If battery voltage was disconnected from PCM before ignition switch was placed in LOCK position for a minimum of 30 seconds, or PCM was replaced, transaxle fluid life interval must be reprogrammed or reset.
- To reprogram or reset transaxle fluid life interval to original interval set in the PCM, connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Using scan tool manufacturer's instructions and reprogram or reset transaxle fluid life interval back to the closest original interval index that was recorded on original PCM.
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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.