SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9 (1991)
Antenna Mast: All Technical Service Bulletins
Antenna Mast - Whistling/Wind Noise at Highway Speeds
BULLETIN NO.: 94-T-25C
ISSUE DATE: May, 1995
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Electrical-05
CORPORATION NO.: 481502R
SUBJECT:
Whistle Type Windnoise at Highway Speeds (Replace Radio Antenna Mast)
This bulletin has been revised to change the VIN breakpoint for the 1995 model year and supercedes bulletin 94-T-25B which should be discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991 - 1995 Saturns built up to and including VIN SZ261179.
IMPORTANT:
Vehicles built after and including VIN SZ261180 are built with the new radio antenna mast (P/N 21022765).
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that a whistle type windnoise is heard at highway speeds. Noise may be perceived to come from high-up in the dash, near the
windshield. Condition may be more pronounced when crosswinds are present or during periods of rain.
CAUSE:
This whistle type windnoise may be caused by airflow around the radio antenna mast.
CORRECTION:
Drive vehicle to confirm windnoise condition. After confirming windnoise condition, remove radio antenna mast and drive vehicle to verily windnoise
condition.
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If windnoise is still present with radio antenna mast removed, refer to "Windnoise Diagnosis and Repair" in the "General Information" section of the
"Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."
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If windnoise is not present with radio antenna mast removed, replace radio antenna mast with the new radio antenna mast (P/N 21022765). (New
radio antenna mast can be identified by a wire wrapped in a spiral down the antenna.)
Torque: Torque finger tight plus 1/4 turn
IMPORTANT:
Do not use adhesives to retain radio antenna mast to base. The use of adhesives may cause poor reception.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21022765
Radio Antenna Mast
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:
Labor
Case
Operation
Type
Description
Code
Time
VW
Antenna Mast-Replace
R0220
0.2 hrs
