Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Cruise Control Servo: Customer Interest
Instrument Panel - Clicking/Tapping Noise
NO: 08-18-97 Rev. A
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Jul. 3, 1997
SUBJECT:
Clicking/Tapping Noise Coming From Under Instrument Panel
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-18-97, DATED MAY 2, 1997, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. THE SPEED CONTROL BRACKET HAS BEEN REVISED. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1997 (AN) Dakota
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL BUILT BEFORE APRIL 14, 1997 (MDH 0414XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A clicking or tapping noise is heard coming from under the instrument panel while the speed control is engaged.
DIAGNOSIS:
Road test the vehicle on a smooth surfaced road. When conditions permit, engage the speed control and listen for a clicking/tapping noise coming from
under the instrument panel. Then, dis-engage the speed control and listen again for the noise. If a clicking/tapping noise is heard coming from under the
instrument panel while the speed control is engaged but disappears when the speed control is disengaged, perform the following Repair Procedure. If the
noise does not appear and disappear when the speed control is engaged and disengaged then, further diagnosis will be required.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
**05010825AA**
Bracket, Speed Control Servo
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a revised speed control servo bracket.
1.
Record the radio station presets.
2.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3.
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the servo.
4.
Remove the two servo bracket nuts that secure the servo assembly to the cowl panel. Then, remove the **ground strap and** speed control servo
(Figure 1).
