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Fuel Gauge - Inaccurate Display

File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical

Bulletin No.: 63-83-04

Date: March, 1996

Subject:
Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Display
(Install Updated Body Control Module and PROM)

Models:
1996 Cadillac Concours, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:

Model VIN Breakpoint

Concours/DeVille TU245429
Eldorado TU607684
Seville TU812984

Condition

At key on, some owners may comment on an inaccurate fuel level display. The fuel gauge may show full, then slowly return to the proper level.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a Body Control Module (PZM) miscalibration.

Correction

Install updated Body Control Module (PZM) and PROM, using the following procedure.

Remove or Disconnect

1. Comfort fuse from the trunk compartment fuse block.

2. Rear seat cushion and seat back.

3. Body Control Module (PZM).

Install or Connect

1. Updated PROM into updated Body Control Module (PZM).

2. Body Control Module (PZM).

3. Rear seat back and seat cushion.

4. Comfort fuse in trunk compartment fuse block.

5. Reprogram PZM override PZS33 according to the following values:

E = 6 = Eldorado

K = 4 = Seville

Ksp = 5 = Concours/DeVille

6. Store value:
Hold the front "Defrost" and "Auto/Econ" ("A/C" for analog IPC) for approximately 5 seconds until the display flashes.

7. Cycle ignition.

Parts Information

Description Part Number

Body Control Module (PZM) 16239554
PROM 16238497

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

N4800 0.6 hr