Eighty-Eight Royale FWD V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995)
Audible Warning Device Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Warning Chimes - Four Repetitive Sounds After Start Up
File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical
Bulletin No.: 43-83-22
Date: January, 1995
Subject:
Inadvertent Low Fuel Warning Chime (Attach an Ignition Feed to Terminal B3 of the Chime Control Module)
Models:
1995 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, Ninety Eight
with Indicators Cluster (U2E)
VIN Breakpoints:
Eighty Eight: Prior to SH305637
Ninety Eight: Prior to S4305518
CONDITION
Some owners may comment that approximately 40 seconds after starting the vehicle, four repetitive chimes sound. This event occurs once per ignition
cycle.
CORRECTION
Attach an ignition feed to terminal B3 of the multi-function chime control module per the following procedure.
Note:
All wiring rework techniques shall be performed in accordance with the instructions detailed in the Service Manual.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the multi-function chime control module harness connector (Refer to the Service Manual, page 8A-201-28, Figure 64, Item:
Multi-function chime module controller).
3. Locate PNK (39) circuit in cavity A3 of the multi-function chime control module.
4. Splice a new PNK (39) into the existing PNK (39) circuit approximately 160 mm back from the front of the multi-function chime control module
harness connector. The new PNK (39) circuit will need to consist of the following: 0.5 mm (2) pink wire 200 mm long, stripped on one end and
terminated on the other end with terminal which is included in terminal repair kit J-38125-A.
Note:
The new splice must be soldered.
5. Plug terminated end of the new PNK (39) circuit into cavity B3 of the multi-function chime control module harness connector.
6. Secure the new PNK (39) circuit to the existing wire harness bundle and re-tape the wiring branch.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Labor Time
T2503
0.4 hr
