Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Customer Interest
Seat Belt Restraint Solenoids - Remain ON
NUMBER:
91-T-132
CORP.REF.NO.: 131019
DATE:
May 1991
SECTION:
10
SUBJECT
SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SOLENOIDS REMAIN ON
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE
MODELS/YEARS
1990-91 CUTLASS SUPREME SEDANS
CONDITION: Seat Belt Restraint Solenoids remain on, with the ignition switch off, which may cause battery drain.
Note:
The above condition will not effect the normal operation of the seat belt.
Figure 1
CAUSE:
Interference between the outside handle to lock rod and the lever on the outside handle.
Note:
The above condition may be intermittent in nature because door slam or operating the outside handle may reset the condition.
DIAGNOSIS:
Sit inside the vehicle, lock the doors and actuate the inside handles individually. Listen for an audible click from the solenoids
deactivating within 3 to 5 seconds after the handle is released. If you do not hear the seat belt solenoids click during this time, one of the
handles may be hung up.
CORRECTION:
1.
Remove the trim panel.
2.
Remove the water deflector.
3.
Disengage the retaining clip at the lower end of the outside handle to lock rod and remove it.
4.
Remove the two retaining nuts on the outside handle and remove the handle from the door.
