Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Ignition Lock: All Technical Service Bulletins
Air Bag - Lamp Intermittantly ON /Inoperative Components
NO: 08-30-95
GROUP: 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.
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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.
