Aurora V6-214 3.5L VIN H SFI (2001)
Instrument Panel Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Door Panel Backlighting Remains On
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 01-08-47-002
Date: November, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Backlighting on Driver and Passenger Door Switches Remains On, High Parasitic Current Draw Occurs (Replace HTR & A/C Programmer Asm
[Instrument Panel Module])
Models:
2000-2002 Buick LeSabre Limited
(Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 2U132314 - Hamtramck Plant)
2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 24130554)
2000-2002 Pontiac Bonneville (Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 24130554)
With RPO CJ2
Condition
Some customers may comment on the following:
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The vehicle is parked and locked and sits for a minimum of 3.5 minutes. Current draw on the battery is approximately 20 milliamperes.
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The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trunk unlock button is depressed and the trunk is opened and closed again within 10 seconds.
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The door panel backlighting for the power door locks, power windows, 0/S mirror control, passenger temperature control, memory and heated seat
switches remains on. Current draw on the battery is now approximately 720 milliamperes.
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The backlighting remains on until the RKE door lock or unlock button is activated.
Cause
This high parasitic current draw on the battery may be due to a unique software issue within the Instrument Panel Module (1PM), also referred to as the
HTR & A/C Programmer Assembly.
Correction
Modifications have been made to the 1PM software.
1.
Replace the 1PM, described as the HTR & NC Programmer Assembly in Parts Information. Refer to the Body Control System sub-section in the
Service Manual for replacement procedures. Refer to the following chart for replacement procedures within SI2000.
2.
Reprogram the 1PM, described as the HTR & A/C Programmer Assembly in Parts Information. Refer to the chart for reprogramming procedures
within SI2000.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
