Magnum SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN 3 (2006)
Air Duct: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Ash Tray Won't Stay Closed/Won't Open
NUMBER: 23-006-05
GROUP: Body
DATE: February 2, 2005
SUBJECT:
Ash Tray Will Not Open, Will Not Stay Closed, And/Or Opens/Closes With Inconsistent Speed
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves repositioning the floor heat duct and/or wiring in the center console and replacing the ashtray assembly if necessary.
MODELS:
2005-2006
(LX)
300/Magnum
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The ash tray will not open, will not stay closed or combination of both, and/or has overly slow (greater than 1 second) or overly fast (less than (.5
seconds) opening times.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom above, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EDIT
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Remove the chrome shifter ring using a fiber trim stick.
2.
Remove the front console rubber mat.
3.
Remove the two front shifter bezel screws.
4.
Remove the shifter bezel using a fiber trim stick by prying up around the perimeter of bezel.
5.
Remove ash tray using a fiber trim stick by prying at perimeter of ash tray housing.
6.
Apply parking brake.
7.
Shift the transmission to drive.
8.
If equipped with heated seats disconnect the wiring to the switches and rotate the ash tray out of the opening.
9.
With ash tray hanging loose use a light to view the floor duct on the right side of the console, using your hand to push the wiring harness down and
forward to ensure it is not pushing the duct up. Then use hand pressure to push the floor duct down and to the right.
10.
Install the ash tray, pay close attention to ensure all wiring to the ash tray is not interfering the ash tray movement.
11.
Function the ash tray, if problem is eliminated, skip to step 14.
12.
If the problem still exists, remove the ash tray and disconnect the wiring.
