S 350 (140.134) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.971) (1995)
Cigarette Lighter: Technical Service Bulletins
Starter Lock-out Relay - No Crank, Fuse Blown
Date: 01/18/95
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TO: ALL DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS
ALL DEALER PARTS MANAGERS
CC: MBNA FIELD PERSONNEL
VPC / PDC MANAGERS
SUBJECT:
GROUP 54 - MODEL 140, VEHICLE WILL NOT CRANK
FUSE FOR CIGAR LIGHTER BLOWN
The fuse for the cigar lighter (F3f16) in Model 140 vehicles also controls the starter lock-out relay module (K38) as of January 1994 production. If this
fuse blows, the vehicle will not start. The practice of powering aftermarket electrical accessories from the cigar lighter plug increases the likelihood of
this fuse being blown. Therefore, in vehicles that cannot be started due to a blown cigar lighter fuse, relocate the power supply for the starter lock-out
relay module (K38) as described in the following work procedure:
To eliminate the possibility of a blown cigar lighter fuse (F3f16, Circuit 15R) preventing the vehicle from being cranked (by removing the power source
for the starter lock-out relay module (K38), the supply wire for K38 should be moved from fusebox F3 position 21 (F3f16) to position 27 (F3f19) as
follows:
1. Disconnect battery negative (-) cable.
2. Lift fuse block F3 to reach the wiring beneath.
3. Locate wire position 21 using the diagram on page 00-B.4/2 (drawing B). It is a RD/VI wire, covered with black tubing, near screw connection "D".
4. Remove the wiring connector from position 21 by sliding the red plastic locking clip over (press near letter "L" on fuse block) and pulling the
wiring connector out. Slide the locking clip back into the locked position.
5. Locate wire position 27. It is near screw connection "E".
6. Install the wire from position 21 into position 27 by sliding the locking clip over (press near letter "M"), pressing the wiring connector into position,
and sliding the locking clip back into the locked position.
8. Reinstall fusebox F3 carefully, avoiding damage to wiring.
9. Mark the fuse card with a permanent marker as follows: At fuse position 19, add the words "STARTER LOCK-OUT". If necessary (inspect fuse
card), draw a hollow circle (to indicate a 7.5A fuse) and install a 7.5A (brown) fuse.
10. Reconnect battery.*
11. Test function of Starter Lock-out Relay Module by starting engine.
*NOTE:
Be sure to re-code the radio and synchronize the power windows after reconnecting the battery.
Op Code:
54-2000
Time Allowance: 0.2 hours
Damage Code:
54157 73