K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
42.
Separate the turn signal and multifunction switch harness (2) from the 18-way connector (1). They have a locking tab in the center of each
connector that needs to be released.
Important:
For all vehicles, use either the correct mating terminal, or electrical tool GM # 12094430, (J 38125-11A) from the J 38125-B Terminal Repair kit.
Perform a pull test to determine if the terminals have proper tension. If one is found where the tension is suspect, replace the terminal.
43.
Circuit number 1057, Orange with Black stripe wire, in cavity C4.
Circuit number 812, Red with White stripe wire, in cavity C2.
Circuit number 1836, Yellow wire, in cavity D3.
44.
On the end of the 18-way connector is the date the ignition switch wiring harness was manufactured. This date is etched in the plastic of the
connector. It is displayed as two lines of numbers (ie: GM XXX, XXXX). The bottom row of 4 digits are the 4 digits which must be verified. The
following defines the 4 digits:
^
Month (1) Alpha/Numeric Character (1= January, 4 = April, 9 = September, 0 = October, N = November, etc.)
^
Day (2) numbers (1-31)
^
Year (1) Number (9=1999, 0 = 2000)
45.
If the date code is less than N080, (November 08, 2000), solder the terminals to the wires in the following connector cavities of the ignition switch
18-way connector portion of C201.
^
Circuit number 1057, Orange with Black stripe wire, in cavity C4
^
Circuit number 812, Red with White stripe wire, in cavity C2
^
Circuit number 1836, Yellow wire, in cavity D3
Important:
Connector bolt torque is critical. Tightening the bolt to 7 Nm (61 lb in) may cause the pal nut of the connector to strip. Tightening the bolt less than 4
Nm (35 lb in) may result in an intermittent connection.
