Grand Voyager V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1998)
Ignition Coil: Customer Interest
Radio - Poor AM Reception/Ignition Noise
NUMBER: 08-45-99
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Dec. 31, 1999
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-03-96 DATED
FEB 2, 1996, AND NOTED IN THE 1996 SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-97010). THIS IS A COMPLETE
REVISION AND NO **ASTERISKS** ARE USED TO HIGHLIGHT THE CHANGES.
SUBJECT:
AM Radio Reception
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves attaching a shield and a capacitor to the ignition coil module, adding a jumper harness, ground strap and tie-strap.
MODELS:
1996 - 2000 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 - 2000 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
NOTE
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle operator complaint of poor AM radio reception due to ignition noise (static that varies with engine RPM) on low power/distant stations.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the condition, tune in a weaker station. If static that varies with engine RPM is heard check the antenna connection, the
antenna ground, the ground straps across the right side motor mount, and from the back of the engine to the dash panel. If these check ok but the static
condition still exists, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05016107AA
Shield Package
Contents Of Shield Package:
1-Suppression Shield, 2-Attaching Stud Assemblies, 2-Attaching Nuts
1
05016105AA
Wiring Repair Package 1996-1998
1
05016106AA
Wiring Repair Package 1999-2000
Contents of Wiring Packages:
1-Wiring Jumper, 1-Wiring Tie-Strap, 1-Ground Strap, 1-Ignition Noise
Suppression Capacitor, 1-Capacitor Mounting Bolt
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.