Ignition Warning Light On/Tachometer (86/01/95/US)

IGNITION WARNING LIGHT ON/TACHOMETER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

DETAIL

Vehicles which exhibit the following symptoms should be checked following the procedure below:

1. Poor starting
2. ignition warning light on following cold start or while driving
3. Poor performance
4. Delayed tachometer operation
5. Erratic ignition - misfire, etc

   Investigations have found that the above symptoms can be attributed to poor connections inside the under hood fuse box, on the battery positive lead and output lead to the alternator.

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint on any of the above symptoms check the wiring connections to the under hood fuse box.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the under hood fuse box inner and outer cover.
2. Using a screwdriver check that both 6 mm screws are secure at the battery positive lead and alternator output lead.
3. Replace inner and outer fuse box covers.
4. Check the vehicle for correct operation.
   Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive & Alternator Output Lead Screws

   

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

1. COMP. CODE:
   1. 7V0G 

1. SRO:
   1. 86.70.89/31 - Tighten screws in fuse box - 0.05 hr