SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Antenna Mast: All Technical Service Bulletins
Antenna Mast - Whistle or Groaning Noise
BULLETIN NO.: 94-T-25D
ISSUE DATE: August, 1997
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Electrical-05
CORPORATION NO.: 481502R
SUBJECT:
Whistle Type Windnoise at Highway Speeds, or Groaning Type Noise During Periods of Precipitation (Replace Radio Antenna Mast) This bulletin has
been revised to add information under the bulletin subject, to change information on models affected and to change the service part number. This bulletin
supercedes bulletin 94-T-25C, which should be discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1997 Saturns
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that a whistle type noise is heard at highway speeds. Noise may be perceived to come from high-up in the dash, near the
windshield. Condition may be more pronounced when crosswinds are present or during periods of rain.
Also, a groaning type noise may be heard during periods of precipitation. (includes fog and/or rain). This noise is also perceived to come from high-up in
the dash, near the windshield.
CAUSE:
These noises may be caused by airflow around the radio antenna mast.
CORRECTION:
Drive vehicle to confirm noise condition(s). After confirming noise condition(s), remove radio antenna mast and drive vehicle to verify noise
condition(s).
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If noise condition(s) is present with radio antenna mast removed, refer to "Windnoise Diagnosis and Repair" in the "General Information section of
the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."
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If noise condition(s) is not present with radio antenna mast removed, replace radio antenna mast with the new radio antenna mast (P/N 15739183).
Torque:
Torque finger tight, then tighten an additional 1/4 turn using an 8 mm open end wrench.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use adhesives to retain radio antenna mast to base. The use of adhesives may cause poor reception.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
15739183
Radio Antenna Mast
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.
Case Type
Description
Labor Operation Code
Time
VW
Antenna Mast-Replace
R0220
0.2 hrs