Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
Garage Door Opener Transmitter: Customer Interest
Garage Door Opener - Inadequate Transmitter Range
NUMBER: 08-19-00
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: MAY 26, 2000
SUBJECT:
Garage Door Opener Transmitter Range
MODELS:
1998 - 2000 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a supplemental antenna to the garage door opener transmitter.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The garage door opener located in the Overhead Travel Information System (OTIS) may have a range drastically less than the owners original
transmitter.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes a functioning garage door opener with a reduced range compared to the opener manufacturers transmitter, perform the Repair
Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04602316AA
Antenna, Garage Door Opener
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR
OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1.
Open hood, disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2.
Remove the overhead console attaching screw.
3.
Remove the overhead console by pulling it straight down. Use caution not to damage the wire harness.
4.
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the console.
5.
Tape back the existing wire loop antenna.
6.
Remove the four OTIS mounting screws from the overhead console and remove the OTIS.
