Cadillac 1997 Catera Parts list manual

IMPORTANT
This bookletcontains important
informationabout the vehicle's
warranty coverage.
It also explains
the
Customer Satisfaction and
Owner Assistance
and GM's
Participationin an Alternative
Dispute Resolution
Program.
Keepthis bookletwith your vehicle
and make
it availableto a Cadillac
Catera dealer
if warranty workis
needed. Be sure
to keep it with your
vehicle when you sell
it so future
owners will have the information.
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Have you purchased the Genuine GM Protection
Plan? The GM Protection Planmay be purchased
within specfk time/mileagelimitations.
See the
informationrequestform on page31 of this
booklet.Remember, if theservicecontract
you
are considering purchasing does not have the GM
Protection Plan emblem shown above on it, then
it
is nottheGenuineGMProtectionPlanfrom
General Motors.
0 1996 Cadillac MotorCar Division, General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.GENERALMOTORS, GM,
CADILLAC, and theCADILLAC
and CATERA emblemsare registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
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No. 25659278 A
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1997 Catera Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
AnImportantMessagetoCateraOwners .................................................. 4
WarrantyCoverageataGlance .......................................................... 5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
WhatIsCovered ..................................................................... 6
WhatIsNotCovered
................................................................. 8
Things You ShouldKnowAbouttheNewVehicleLimitedWarranty ........................... 11
Emission Control Systems Warranties
1 . Federal Emission ControlSystems .................................................... 15
2
. CaliforniaEmission ControlWarranty ................................................. 16
3 . Emission Warranty Parts List ........................................................ 18
4 . Things You Should Know About The Emission Control Systems Warranties ...... ............. 22
CustomerSatisfactionProcedure ........................................................ 25
Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................................... 26
RoadsideAssistance
.................................................................. 26
Gold Key CourtesyTransportation
...................................................... 26
StateWarranty EnforcementLaws
....................................................... 26
SpecialPolicy Adjustment Programs
..................................................... 26
CustomerAssistance Offices
........................................................... 27
GM OfficesOverseas
.................................................................. 27
GM ParticipationanAlternativeDisputeResolutionProgram ................................ 28
GMProtectionPlan .................................................................... 31
Owner Assistance
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An Important Message to Catera Owners
Cadillac’s Commitment to You
We are committed to assure your satisfaction with your
new Catera.
Your Cadillac Catera dealer
also wants you to be
completely satisfiedand invites you to return for all your
service needs both during and after the warranty period.
Vehicle Operation and Care
Consideringthe investment you have made in your
Catera, we know you will want tooperate and maintain
it properly. We urge youto follow the maintenance
instructions contained in your Owner’sManual and
Maintenancebooklet.
If you have questionson how tokeep your Catera in
good working condition, see your Cadillac Catera dealer,
the place many Catera customers choose to have their
maintenance work done.You can relyon your Cadillac
Catera dealer to use the proper parts and repair practices.
Maintenance Records
Retain receipts covering performance of regular
maintenance. Receipts can be very important if a
question arises as to whether a malfunction
is
caused by lack of maintenance or a defect in
material or workmanship.
Receipts shouldbe retained in the glove
box literature
portfolio. Also, a “MaintenanceRecord” is provided in
the Maintenancebooklet. All required maintenance
items and the intervals at which each is
to be performed
are listed in it as well as anarea to apply the validation
stamp and the date, mileage and dealer which performed
the service.
Owner Assistance
Your Cadillac Catera dealeris best equipped to provide all
your service needs. In the event you have any questions or
concerns,
talk to a member of dealer management. If you
still need assistance, follow the additional procedure
outlined
in “Owner Assistance”on page 25 of this booklet.
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program
On page 28 of this booklet, you will also find
information on the voluntary, non-bindingAlternative
Dispute Resolution Program in which GM participates.
We thank youfor choosing a Cadillac Catera.
Cadillac Motor CarDivision
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Warranty Coverage at a Glance
The 1997 warranty coverages are summarized below.Please read page 6 through 24 for complete details.
I NewVehicleLimitedWarranty
I Coverage
4 YRSI
6 YRSJ
50.000 MI
100.000 MI
Bumper-to-Bumper
(includes tires)
Sheet Metal
Corrosion
0 Rust-Through
Emission Control Systems Warranties
Powertrain
Control Module
California
Catalytic
Converters
&
I
0 Defect &
Performance
0 Specified
Components
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Defects in material or workmanship continue to
be covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Bumper-to-Bumper coverage.
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1997 General Motors Corporation New Vehicle Limited Warranty
General Motors Corporation will provide for repairs to the vehicle during the warranty period in accordance with the
following terms, conditions and limitations.
What Is Covered
Warranty Applies
This warranty is for GM vehicles
registered in the United States and
normally operated in the United
States or Canada, and is provided to
the original and any subsequent
owners of the vehicle during the
Warranty Period.
Repairs Covered
The warranty covers repairs to correct
any vehicle defect related to materials
or workmanship occurring during the
Warranty Period. Needed repairs will
be performed using new or
remanufactured
parts.
Warranty Period
The Warranty Period for all coverages
begins on the date the vehicle
is first
I I delivered or put in use and ends atthe
expiration of the coverage period.
Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage
The complete vehicle is covered for
4 years or 50,OOO miles, whichever
comes first, except for other coverages
listed here under “What
Is Covered”
and those items listed under “What
Is
Not Covered” on pages 8,9 and 10.

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Sheet Metal Coverage
Sheet metal panels are covered
against corrosion and rust-through
as follows:
Corrosion: Body sheet metal panels are covered
against rust for
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
Rust-Through: Any body sheet metal panel that rusts
through
(an actual hole in the sheet metal) continues to
be covered for up to 6 years or 100,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
NOTE: Cosmetic or surface corrosion (resulting from
stone chipsor scratches in the paint, for example) is not
included in sheet metal coverage.
Towing
Towing iscovered to the nearest
Cadillac Catera dealer facility
if your
vehicle cannot be driven because of a
warranted defect.
Tire Coverage
The tires supplied with yourvehicle
are covered against defects in
material or workmanship under the
’ Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. Any
tire replaced under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage
will continue to be covered for the remaining portion
of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Following expiration of the Bumper-to-Bumper
coverage, tires maycontinue to be covered under the
tire manufacturer’s warranty. Review thetire
manufacturer’s warranty bookletor consult the tire
manufacturer distributor for specific details.
No Charge
Warranty repairs, including
towing, parts and labor, willbe
made at
No Charge.
Obtaining Repairs
To obtain warranty repairs, take the
vehicle to a Cadillac Catera dealer
facility within the Warranty Period
and request the needed repairs.
A
reasonable time must be allowed for
the dealer to perfom necessary repairs.

What Is Not Covered
b-1 TireDamageorWear
8
Normal tire wear or wear-out is not
covered. Road hazard damage such
as punctures, cuts, snags, and breaks
resulting from pothole impact, curb
impact, or from other objects is not covered. Also,
damage from improper inflation, spinning (as when
stuck inmud or snow), tire chains, racing, improper
mounting or dismounting, misuse, negligence,
alteration, vandalism, or misapplication is not covered.
Damage Due to Accident, Misuse,
or Alteration
Damage caused as the result of any of
the following is not covered:
collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot,
explosion, or objects striking the vehicle;
misuse of the vehicle such as driving over curbs,
overloading, racing, or other competition. Proper
vehicle use is discussed in the Owner’s Manual
and Maintenance booklet;
alteration or modification to the vehicle including
the body, chassis or components after final
assembly by GM. In addition, coverages do not
apply
if the odometer has been disconnected, its
reading has been altered, or mileage cannot be
determined.
NOTE: This warranty is void on vehicles currently
or previously titled as salvaged, scrapped,
junked,
or totaled.

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Damage or Corrosion Due to
Environment, Chemical Treatments
or Aftermarket Products
Damage caused by airborne fallout
(chemicals,tree sap, etc.),stones,
hail, earthquake,water or flood, windstorm,lightning,
the applicationof chemicals orsealants subsequent
to manufacture, etc.,is not covered. See page
12 for
details regarding Chemical PaintSpotting.
Damage Dueto Insufficient or
Improper Maintenance
Damage caused byfailure to follow
the recommended Maintenance
Scheduleintervalsand/or failure to use
or maintain fluids, fuel,lubricants,or
refrigerantsrecommended in the
Owner’s Manual andMaintenance
booklet
is not covered.
Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic
maintenance. Maintenanceservices,
such as thosedetailed in the Owner’s
Manual or Maintenance publications
are the owner’s expense.Vehicle lubrication, cleaning,
or polishingas well as items requiring replacement or
repair as a result
of vehicleuse, wear, or exposureare
not covered. Items such as:
filters
0 brake pads and linings
clutch linings
0 limited slip rear axle service
are covered only when replacement orrepair is the
result of a defectin material or workmanship.
Failure ordamage of one component due to vehicle
use, wear, exposure
or lack of maintenance of another
componentis
not covered.
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10
ExtraExpenses
Economic loss or extra expense
is
not covered.
Examples include:
Loss of vehicle use
Inconvenience
Storage
* Payment for loss of time or pay
Vehicle rental expense
Lodging, meals, or other travel costs
0 State or local taxes required on warranty repairs
*While extra expenses are not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, Cadillac doesprovide
many additional customerbenefits such as Cadillac
Owner Privileges. See your Owner’sManual and
Maintenancebooklet.
Other Terms: This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may alsohave other rights
which varyfrom state to state.
General Motors does not authorize any person to
create for
it any other obligation or liability in
connection with these vehicles. Any implied
warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose applicable to thisvehicle
is
limited in duration to the duration of this
written warranty. Performance
of repairs and
needed adjustmentsis the exclusive remedy
under this written warranty or any implied
warranty. General Motors shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential damages(such as,
but not limitedto, lost wagesor vehicle rental
expenses) resulting from breach
of this written
warranty or any implied warranty.*
* Somestates do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty will last or the exclusion
or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

Things You Should Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Warranty Repairs - Component Exchanges
In the interest of customer satisfaction, General Motors
may offerexchange service on some vehicle components.
This service
is intended to reduce the amount of time
your vehicle is not availablefor use due to repairs.
Components used inexchange
are ServiceReplacement
Parts which maybe new, remanufactured, reconditioned,
or repaired, dependingon the componentinvolved.
All exchange components used meet GM standards and
arewarranted the same as new components. Examples
of the types of components that might be serviced in this
fashion include: engine and transmission assemblies,
instrument cluster assemblies, radios, compact disc
players, tape players, batteries, and powertrain control
modules.
Warranty Repairs - Recycled Materials
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and
GM support the capture, purification, and reuse of
automotive air conditioning refrigerant gases. As a
result, any repairs
GM may make to your vehicle may
involve the installation of purified reclaimed refrigerant.
Tire Service
Any authorized Cadillac Catera or tire dealer for your
brand
of tires can assist you withtire service. If, after
contacting one of these dealers, you need further
assistance or you have questions, please contact
Cadillac’s Customer Assistance Center. The toll-free
telephone numbers are listed on page
27.
After-Manufacture “Rustproofing”
Your vehicle was designed and built to resist corrosion.
Application of additional rust-inhibiting materials is
neither necessary nor required under the Sheet Metal
Coverage. GM makes no recommendation concerning
the usefulness or value of such products.
Application of after-manufacturerustproofing products
may create an environment which reduces the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle. Repairs to correct
damage causedby such applications
are not covered
under your GM New VehicleLimited Warranty.
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Paint, Trim and Appearance Items
Defects in paint, trim, upholsteryor other appearance
items are normally corrected during new vehicle
preparation.
If you find any paintor appearance concerns,
advise your dealer
as soon as possible. Your Owner’s
Manual and Maintenance booklethas instructions
regarding the care of paint, trim, upholstery, glass, and
other appearance items.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and
small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in.thefactory applied paint causes
this, Cadillac will repair,at no charge to the owner,the
painted surfaces
of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles of purchase,
whichever comes first.
Warranty Coverage - Extensions
Time Extensions: The New Vehicle Limited Warranty
will be extended one day for each day beyond the first
24 hour period in which your vehicle is at an authorized
dealer facility for warranty service. You may be asked to
show the repair orders to verify the period of time the
warranty is to be extended. Your extension rights may
vary depending on state law.
Mileage Extensions: Prior to delivery, some mileage is
put on your vehicle during testing at the assembly plant,
during shipping and
whle at the dealer facility.The
dealer records this mileage on the first page of this
warranty booklet at delivery. For eligible vehicles, this
mileage will beadded to the mileage limits of the
warranty ensuring that you receive full benefit of
the
coverage.Mileage extension eligibility:
Applies only to new vehicles held exclusively
in new vehicle inventory.
0 Does not apply to used vehicles, GM owned
vehicles, dealer owned used vehicles,
or dealer
demonstratorvehicles.
0 Does not apply to vehicles with more than
1,000 miles on the odometer even though the
vehicle may nothave been “registered”for
license plates.
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Warranty Service - United States
and Canada
For your records, the servicing dealer should provide a
copy of the Warranty Repair Order listing all warranty
repairs performed. While any Cadillac Catera dealer
will perform warranty service, we recommend that
you return to the Cadillac Catera dealer that sold you
your vehicle because of their continued and personal
interest in you. If you are traveling or have changed
your residence, visit any Cadillac Catera dealer in the
United States or Canada for warranty service.
Touring Owner Service - Foreign Countries
If you are touring ina foreign country and repairs are
needed, it is suggested you take your vehicle toa General
Motors dealer facility, preferablyone which sells and
servicesCadillacs. Once youreturn to the United States,
for reimbursement consideration,you shouldprovide
your dealer witha statement of circumstances, the
original repair order, proofof ownership, and any “paid”
receipt indicating the work performed and parts replaced.
Please note that repairs made necessaryby the useof
improper or dirty fuels and lubricants are not covered
under the warranty.See your Owner’sManual and
Maintenance bookletfor additionalinformation on fuel
requirements when operating inforeign countries.
Original Equipment Alterations
This warranty does not cover any damage or failure
resulting from modification or alteration to the vehicle’s
original equipment as manufactured or assembled by
General Motors. Examples of the types of alterations
that would notbe covered include, installation or use of
any non-GM part, accessory, materials, or the cutting,
welding, or disconnecting of the vehicle’soriginal
equipment parts and components.

Recreation Vehicle and Special
Body or Equipment Alterations
Installations, or alterations to the original equipment
vehicle (or chassis) as manufactured and assembled
by General Motors, are not covered by this warranty.
The special body company (assembler) or equipment
installer is solely responsible for warranties on the
body or equipment and any alterations to anyof the
parts, components, systems or assemblies installed
by GM. Examples include, but are not limited to,
specialbody installation (such as recreational vehicles),
the installation of a non-GM part, cutting, welding
or the disconnecting of original equipment vehicle
orchassis parts and components, extension
of
wheelbase, suspension and driveline modifications
and axle additions.
Pre-Delivery Service
Defects in the mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, paint,
trim, and other components of your vehicle may occur
at the factory or while it is being transported to the
dealer facility. Normally, anydefects occurring during
assembly is detected and corrected at the factory during
the inspection process. In addition, dealers are obligated
to inspect each vehicle before delivery. They repair any
uncorrected factory defects and any transit darnage
detected before the vehicle is delivered to
you.
Any defects still present at the time the vehicle is
delivered to you are covered by the warranty.
If you
find any such defects when youtake delivery, please
advise your dealer without delay. For further details
concerning any repairs which the dealer may have made
prior to yourtaking delivery of your vehicle, please
ask your dealer.
Production Changes
General Motors Corporation and GM dealers reserve
the right to make changes in vehicles built and/or sold
by them at any time without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes
on vehiclespreviously
built and/or sold by them.

1997 Emission Control Systems Warranties
This section outlines the emission warranties that
General Motors provides for your vehicle in
accordance with the
U.S. Federal Clean Air Act.
Defects in material or workmanship in
GM
emission parts may also be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty Bumper-to-Bumper
coverage. There may be additional coverage on
GM diesel enginevehicles. In any case, the
warranty with the broadest coverage applies.
What Is Covered
The parts covered under the emission warranty are
listed under Emission Warranty Parts List on pages
18through 2 1.
1. Federal Emission Control Systems
If a catalytic converter or vehicle (powertrain) control
module is found to be defective under either of these
warranties, those parts are warranted for 8 years or
80,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Emission Defect Warranty
General Motors Corporation warrants to the owner that
the vehicle:
was designed, equipped, and built so as to conform at
the timeof sale with applicable regulations of the
Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and
is free from defects in materials and workmanship
which cause the vehicle to fail to conform with those
regulations during the emission warranty period.
Emission related defects in
the genuine GM parts listed
under Emission Parts Covered, including related diagnostic
costs, parts and labor
are covered by this warranty.
Both the Emission Defect Warranty and the Emission
Performance Warranty described below begin on the
date the vehicle is first delivered or put into use and
continues for a period of
2 years or 24,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
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2. California Emission Control Warranty
This section outlines the emission warranties that
General Motors provides for your vehiclein
accordance with the CaliforniaAir Resources
Board. Defects in materialor workmanship in
GM
emission parts may also be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty Bumper-to-Bumper
coverage. There may be additional coverage on
GM diesel engine vehicles. In any case, the
warranty with the broadestcoverage applies.
This warranty applies if your vehicle meets both
of the
following requirements:
0 Your vehicle is registered in California or other
states adopting California emission and warranty
regulations
* ;
vehicle’s emission control information label.
0 is certified for sale in California as indicated on the
* Currently Massachusetts and New York.
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Your Rights and Obligations (For Vehicles Subject to
California Exhaust Emission Standards)
The CaliforniaAir Resources Board and GeneralMotors
are pleased to explain the emission control system
warranty on your1997 vehicle.
In California, new
motor vehicles must be designed, equipped,and built
to meet the states’ stringent anti-smogstandards. GM
must warrant your vehicle’s emission control system
for the periodsof time and mileage listed provided there
has been no abuse,neglect, or improper maintenanceof
your vehicle. Your vehicle’s emission control system
may includeparts such as the fuel injection system,
ignition system,catalytic converter, and engine
computer.Also included are hoses, belts, connectors,
and other emissionrelated assemblies.
General Motors Warranty Coverage:
0 For 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first:
If your vehiclefails a Smog Checkinspection,
GM will make all necessary repairs and adjustments
to ensurethat your vehicle passes the inspection.
This is your vehicle emission controlsystem
PerformanceWarranty.
If any.emissionrelated part on your vehicle is
defective, GM will repair or replace it. Thisis your
short-term emissionDefects Warranty.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first:
If an emissionrelated part listed in your vehicle
warranty booklet specially noted with coverage for
7 years or
70,000 miles is defective, GM will repair
or replace it. Thisis your long-term emission control
system Defects Warranty.
Any authorized CadillacCatera dealerwill, as necessary
under these warranties, replace, repair, oradjust to
GeneralMotors specifications any genuine GM parts
that affect emissions.
Where a warrantable condition exists,GM will repair
your vehicle at no cost
to you includingdiagnosis,
parts and labor.
The applicablewarranty period shall begin on the date
the vehicle is deliveredto the firstretail purchaser or, if
the vehicle
is first placed in service as a demonstrator or
company vehicle prior to sale at retail, on the date the
vehicle is placed in such service.

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
As the vehicle owner, youareresponsible for the
performance of the scheduled maintenance listed
in your
Owner’s Manual and Maintenance booklet. GM
recommends that you retain
all maintenance receipts
for your vehicle, but
GM cannot deny warranty solely
for the lackof receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance
of all scheduled maintenance.
What Is Not Covered
The Emission Control SystemsWarranties obligations
do not apply to conditions resulting from tampering,
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance; or any other
item listed under “What Is Not Covered” in the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty on pages 8,9and
10. The
“Other Terms” presented in
the New VehicleLimited
Warranty also apply to the emission related warranties,
You areresponsible for presenting your vehicle to
a GM
dealer selling your vehicle line as soon as aproblem
exists. The warranted repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that GM
may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicleor a
part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper or insufficient
maintenance, or modifications not approvedby GM.
If you have any questions regarding your rights and
responsibilities under these warranties, you should contact
~ theCustomerAssistanceCenter at 1-800-442-6537or,
~ inCalifornia,theCalifornia Air ResourcesBoardat
9528 Telstar Avenue,
El Monte, CA 91731.
What Is Covered
The parts covered under the Emission Control Systems
Warranties are listed under Emission Warranty
Parts List
beginning on page 19.
3. Emission Warranty Parts List
The parts that may affect your vehicle’semissions are
on the following pages. These emission parts are
covered under emission warranties as follows:
Federal coverage- 2 years/24,000 miles, whichever
comes first. (GM extends this coverage through the
New VehicleLimited Warranty period)
California coverage- 3 years/50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
NOTE: Certain parts may be covered beyond these
warranties
if shown with asterisk(s) as follows:
0 (*) 7 years/70,000 miles, whichever comes first,
California emission coverage.
0 (**) 8 years/80,000 miles, whichever comes first,
Federal emission coverage.

Powertrain Control System
Barometric Pressure Sensor
Brake Switch
Camshaft Position Sensor
Coolant Fan Control Relay
Coolant Level Sensor
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Data Link Connector
Electric Throttle Control (ETC) Motor
Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor
Fast Idle Solenoid
Flexible Fuel Sensor
Four Wheel Drive Low Switch
Ignition Switch
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Manual Transmission Clutch
Switch
(60" V6 only)
Manual Transmission Skip Shift Solenoid
Mass Air Flow Sensor*
On-Board Diagnostic System
Oxygen Sensors
ParMNeutralPosition Switch
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)**
Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM)
Throttle Position Sensor/Switch
TorqueConverter Clutch Solenoid/Switches
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve
Transmission Shift Solenoids
Transmission Speed Sensors
TransmissionFluid Pressure Switch
Transmission Fluid TemperatureSensor
Transmission Line Pressure Control Solenoid
Vehicle Control Module (VCM)**
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Fuel Management System
Altitude Fuel Limiter (Diesels)
Diesel Fuel Injection Pump
Diesel Fuel Inj. Pump Timing Adj
.
Flexible Fuel Control Module
Fuel Injectors
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fuel Rail Assembly*
Diesel Glow Plugs
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