Battery - Drain, Low or Dead & Clicking From Module
File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body ElectricalBulletin No.: 73-81-53
Date: January, 1998
Subject:
Battery Drain, Battery is Low or Dead
(Replace LH Front Outside Mirror Switch)
Models:
1995-96 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Regency Elite with A43
1997-98 Oldsmobile Regency
Condition
Some owners may comment that the battery is low or dead. Also, a clicking noise may be heard coming from the memory seat/mirror module located under the seat.
Cause
The LH front mirror switch can reach an indeterminent state which may cause the memory seat/mirror module to wake-up and then go to sleep repeatedly. A clicking noise may be heard coming from the module. The repeated waking-up of the memory seat/mirror module causes a battery drain.
Correction
Replace the LH front outside mirror switch, P/N 25681297.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation Description Labor Time
R3318 Switch, Electric Use published
Remote Control labor operation
Mirror - Replace time