Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Alternator: Customer Interest
Charging - No Start, Generator May Not Be Charging
File In Section: 6 - Engine
Bulletin No.: 73-64-04
Date: February, 1997
Subject:
No Start Condition, Generator May Not Be Charging Battery
(Replace Generator; Check/Replace Ring Terminal)
Models:
1996 Buick Skylark
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva
1996 Pontiac Grand Am
with 3100 Engine (VIN M - RPO L82)
Built with the following VIN Breakpoints:
Location
VIN Breakpoints
Lansing (C) Plant
Buick - SOP through TC427041
Lansing (C) Plant
Pontiac - SOP through TC795324
Lansing (M) Plant
Oldsmobile - SOP through TM325534
Lansing (M) Plant
Pontiac - SOP through TM541636
Condition
Some owners may comment on a vehicle "no start" condition, or the generator may not be charging the battery.
Cause
Condition may be due to a poor connection at the generator where the Red # 1 circuit wire attaches to the BATT terminal stud of the generator. The
rubber sleeve on the ring terminal wire may be pinched between the terminal and the nut.
Correction
Verify that the generator has failed. Refer to page 6D3-2 in the Service Manual for charging system diagnosis. Replace the damaged generator and check
the ring terminal/wire for damage. Refer to page 6D3-3 in the Service Manual for Generator Replacement information. Replace the damaged ring
terminal sleeve and wire and reinstall to the generator. Refer to page 8A-5-4 in the Service Manual for wiring repair information.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use as shown.
