LW2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
Towing Information: Technical Service Bulletins
Vehicle - Revised `Dinghy' Towing Procedure
BULLETIN NO.: 00-T-19
ISSUE DATE: March, 2000
CATEGORY TYPE: Transaxle-00
CATEGORY: General
CORPORATE NUMBER: 00-07-30-004
SUBJECT:
Vehicle Has a Dead Battery After Being Towed Behind a Recreational Vehicle with All Four Wheels on the Ground (Refer to Revised Four Wheel
Towing Procedure in this Bulletin)
MODELS AFFECTED:
All 2000 Saturn L-Series Vehicles
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment about the vehicle having a dead battery after being towed with all four wheels on the ground behind a recreational
vehicle.
CAUSE:
This condition is caused by the body control module (BCM) being active when the ignition is in the ACC position.
CORRECTION:
Remove IGN 0/3/CR 30A and IGN 1/2 30A maxifuses prior to towing. Refer to procedure in this bulletin to properly prepare the vehicle for towing.
PROCEDURE:
Prior to towing vehicle:
1.
Position and attach the vehicle to be towed.
2.
Turn the ignition key to ACC position.
3.
Turn fog lamps and all accessories Off.
4.
Shift transaxle to N (Neutral).
5.
Open hood.
