Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
CD Changer: Technical Service Bulletins
CD Changer - Rattle Noise
NO: 08-44-96
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Dec. 6, 1996
SUBJECT:
CD Changer Rattle
MODELS:
1997 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT SEPT. 4, 1996 THRU SEPT. 24, 1996 (MDH 09-04-XX THRU 09-24-XX). THE CD
CHANGER DATE CODE CAN BE USED TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT UNITS. THE SUSPECT DATE CODE IS 1926( ONE HUNDRED AND
NINETY SECOND DAY OF 1996). THE DATE CODE IS LOCATED ON THE CD CHANGER PART NUMBER LABEL (LABEL ON BACK
OF CD CHANGER NEAR WIRE CONNECTOR) AND NO BLUE DOT ON THE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER (ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER
LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE CD CHANGER ASSEMBLY BRACKET).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Rattle noise coming from CD changer. Noise can be induced when CD changer door is open, CD cassette is removed, and/or vehicle is driven over small
bumps/potholes at varied speeds.
DIAGNOSIS:
Road test vehicle, verify rattle noise is coming from CD changer, perform Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves removing the CD changer and sending it to the Authorized Repair center.
1.
Remove instrument cluster bezel to gain access to CD changer.
2.
Remove CD changer and send to your local Alpine Authorized Repair Center (listed on DIAL Function 51 Warranty Bulletin Board).
NOTE:
NOTING THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE REPAIR CLAIM WILL SPEED SERVICING OF THE AFFECTED UNITS.
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