6000 V6-173 2.8L (1988)
Instrument Cluster / Carrier: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instrument - Clusters Exchange Program
Bulletin Number:
88-8-5
Reference Number:
888302
Publish Date:
12/87
Subject:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1988 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS SERVICED BY NIPPONDENSO
Models
Affected:
6000, 6000 STE, FIREBIRD, GRAND AM, AND COMPASS MODULE FOR GRAND PRIX
Pontiac is pleased to announce the availability of an instrument cluster exchange program through Nippondenso for the above vehicles.
The success of the Nippondenso cluster exchange program is dependent upon the prompt return of inoperative clusters to the Nippondenso Service
Center. Your cooperation is essential to maintain sufficient quantities of exchange stock.
Information required for the exchange cluster:
(warranty and nonwarranty)
Dealer Name
Dealer Code
Address
Repair Order Number
Phone Number
Mileage
VIN
Purchase Order Number
Engine Type
Delivery Date
Please adhere to the following procedure when a vehicle requires dealer services:
1.
Follow diagnostic procedure in the service manual precisely and completely. Proper diagnostics will identify the source of the problem and avoid
unnecessary removal and shipping of functional assemblies to the service center. Call Nippondenso's toll free 800 number if assistance is desired.
2.
When diagnostics are complete, and the fault is determined to be in the cluster, call Nippondenso's service center and request the appropriate unit.
3.
After the exchange unit is received from the service center, remove the defective unit from the vehicle. Use caution when installing the new unit,
hands should be free from dirt and grease.
4.
Pack the inoperative components previously removed from the vehicle in the reusable shipping container, and enclose the completed information
form. Also, enclosed in the reusable container is an addressed shipping label. Attach this label to the outside of the box and ship prepaid to
Nippondenso Sales, Inc.
NOTICE:
Be sure to include a description of the cluster malfunction to assist the service center in isolating the cause.
Contact:
Nippondenso Sales, Inc.
1-800-242-9901 (outside MI)
24777 Denso Drive
1-800-443-3178
(MI only)
Southfield, MI 48034
313-350-7500
5.
The dealer will be billed by Nippondenso for the exchange charge and shipping, regardless of warranty or non-warranty. The dealer should pay
Nippondenso immediately and then charge the owner or Pontiac accordingly. The sales invoice will be included with the replacement cluster. The
core charge on the sales invoice will be cancelled upon return of the defective part within 30 days. FAILURE to return the part within 30 days, or
FAILURE to return the part in the reusable container provided will result in the dealer being billed for the core charge by Nippondenso.
6000 AND 6000 STE (Warranty and Non-warranty)
All 1984 6000 STE and all 1985-88 6000 series instrument clusters are serviced only by Nippondenso Sales, Inc.
The electronic display clusters are serviced through Nippondenso by whole cluster exchange only. DO NOT attempt any internal repairs on these
electronic clusters.
For quartz clusters, ONLY the speedometer and odometer are exchanged through Nippondenso. All other replacement parts (except the DIC processor
(SPECMO) ) should be obtained through GMSPO.
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
PRICE
CORE
88 6000 STE Elec Display
14103353
$120
$900
88 6000 LE Elec Display
14103350
110
900
88 6000 LE L4 Elec Display
14103374
110
900
