Air Bag - Lamp Intermittantly ON /Inoperative Components
NO: 08-30-95GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Aug. 4, 1995
SUBJECT:
Intermittent Air Bag Light
Illumination, and Inoperative
Electrical Components
Following Engine Start-up
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Intermittently the air bag light remains illuminated, and the power windows, radio, turn signals, wipers, and climate control are inoperative following engine start-up.
NOTE:
THIS FAILURE MODE HAS NO EFFECT ON THE ABILITY OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODULE TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
DIAGNOSIS:
Start the vehicle and allow the ignition switch to normally return from the start position to the run position, without forcing it. If any of the conditions are present, as indicated above, carefully rotate the ignition switch back towards the run position. If the electrical components are now functional, proceed to the following diagnostic steps.
^ Remove the steering column cover liner, the lower steering column shroud and the key lock cylinder as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Page 19-37.
^ Install the key lock cylinder without the lower steering column shroud in place.
^ Start the vehicle and allow the switch to normally return from the start position to the run position, without forcing it. If the key lock cylinder normally returns to the run position and all electrical components are now functional, proceed to the repair procedure. If the electrical components are still not functioning, further diagnosis and repairs will be necessary and will not be covered in this bulletin.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves removing material from the lower steering column shroud around the key lock cylinder opening.
1. With the lower steering column shroud off the vehicle, remove approximately .040" (1 mm) of material from the upper inside diameter of the key lock cylinder opening. Use a rattail file, utility knife or tapered reamer to remove the necessary material. See Illustration.
2. Install the lower column shroud on the column and secure in place with the three screws. Install the key lock cylinder in place.
3. Verify that the switch returns to the run position after starting and all electrical components are functioning properly. If not, additional material will have to be removed from the lower column shroud.
4. Install the steering column cover liner back on the vehicle.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 19-20-36-91 0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment