Neon L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2003)
Diode: Customer Interest
Restraint System - Erroneous Airbag DTC Set
NUMBER: 08-013-03
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: May 16, 2003
SUBJECT:
Erroneous Airbag Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) - Loss of Ignition Run/Start
NOTE:
THE SYMPTOM/CONDITION ADDRESSED IN THIS BULLETIN HAS NO AFFECT ON AIRBAG OPERATION.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adding a diode to the L4 circuit.
MODELS:
2003
(PL)
Neon/SX 2.0
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (SALES CODE LMN).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle sets DTC "Loss of Ignition Run/Start".
NOTE:
THE ABOVE MENTIONED DTC CAN BE GENERATED IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS CYCLED FROM THE RUN POSITION TO THE
OFF POSITION WHILE THE HEADLAMPS REMAIN ON. A VOLTAGE SPIKE FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS COULD OCCUR
SETTING THE DTC.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Diagnostic Scan Tool (DRBIII(R) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's
are present1 other than listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. If the DTC
listed above is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2.
Open the driver's door. Remove the left instrument panel end cap.