Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Electronic Noise Suppressor: Customer Interest
Audio System - Static Noise From Speakers
Bulletin No.: 02-08-44-022B
Date: July 31, 2003
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Static Noise Heard in Radio Speakers (Install Capacitor into Rear Differential Clutch Check Valve Circuit)
Models:
2002-2003 Buick Rendezvous
2001-2003 Chevrolet Venture
2001-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2001-2003 Pontiac Aztek, Montana
with All Wheel Drive
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to change the correction information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-44-022A (Section 08 - Body and
Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on consistent static noise heard in the radio speakers. This noise is very low and repeats about every 30 seconds. It can
only be heard when radio is off and vehicle is running.
Correction
To greatly reduce the noise, install a capacitor into the rear differential clutch check valve circuit using the procedure listed below.
1.
Remove the driver seat from the vehicle.
2.
Remove the LH center seat from the vehicle.
3.
Remove the LH front and rear sill plates.
4.
Remove the LH lower center pillar trim panel.
5.
Remove both the center seat anchor plate bezels from the floor.
6.
Pull back the carpet to expose wiring harness pass-through.
7.
Remove the pass-through shield by drilling out rivets.
8.
On the left side of pass-through, locate the connector with the light blue, pink and black wires.
9.
Cut back tape approximately 305 mm (12 in).
Important:
The capacitor must be installed with the negative side pointing toward the rear differential actuator.
