Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L (1989)
Radio/Stereo: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instruments - Steering Wheel Controls Inoperative
Bulletin Number:
89-9-4
Reference Number:
839007R
Publish Date:
1/89
Subject:
REDUNDANT STEERING WHEEL CONTROL CONCERNS (REPLACE SLIP RING BRUSHES, HORN PAD, A/C AND INSTALL
DELAY RELAY)
Models Affected:
1989 GRAND PRIX
Some customers may comment that the redundant steering wheel control system for the radio or A/C is not functioning properly. Vehicles produced
before VIN KF261340 are affected.
Some of the symptoms that have been reported include:
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Lights in steering wheel pad buttons flicker or go out for short periods of time.
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Radio will intermittently shut off or change stations.
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Radio is heard only through left front speaker when ignition is turned on requiring owner to reset fade and balance controls whenever ignition
is cycled.
Unless otherwise noted, each of the following changes should be made to repair affected vehicles:
FIGURE 1
STEP 1.
SLIP RING BRUSH AND SPRING REPLACEMENT
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Replace 4 slip ring brushes and springs in steering column using kit, P/N 10456442. (See Figure 1).
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Parts are expected to be available on February 1, 1989. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable
emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP
surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as
incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.