Acclaim L4-153 2.5L SOHC Flex Fuel (1994)
Cruise Control Switch: Customer Interest
Speed Control Switch - Loose/Rattles
NO: 08-16-94
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Apr. 1, 1994
SUBJECT:
Speed Control Switch Loose or Rattles
MODELS:
1994 (AA) Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan/Spirit
(AJ) LeBaron Convertible
(AP) Shadow/Sundance
(AS) Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE STANDARD (NON-LEATHER WRAPPED) STEERING WHEEL,
EXCLUDING LONG WHEEL BASE AS-BODY, BUILT PRIOR TO 3/7/94, (MDH 03-07-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Speed control switch becomes loose or rattles in steering wheel. The most likely cause is cracking of the speed control switch mounting bosses due to
lubricant under the paint and on the metal mounting surface of the steering wheel. Additionally, the switch mounting screw holes may be located too far
outboard.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4565265
Speed Control Switch
2
6032986
Screws
AR
NPN
Naphtha Cleaning Solvent (Obtain Locally)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves enlarging the speed control switch mounting holes, cleaning the steering wheel mounting surface, top and bottom, and installing a
new speed control switch and mounting screws.
1.
Remove the speed control switch from the steering wheel and discard the two mounting screws.
NOTE:
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE REMOVING THE AIRBAG. FOLLOW ALL
WARNINGS IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL REGARDING AIRBAGS.
2.
Remove the steering wheel by removing the airbag module, vibration dampener (if equipped), and speed control wiring as outlined in the
appropriate Service Manual.
3.
With the steering wheel removed, remove the back cover.