Speed Control Switch - Loose/Rattles
NO: 08-16-94GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Apr. 1, 1994
SUBJECT:
Speed Control Switch Loose or Rattles
MODELS:
1994 (AA) Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan/Spirit
(AJ) LeBaron Convertible
(AP) Shadow/Sundance
(AS) Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE STANDARD (NON-LEATHER WRAPPED) STEERING WHEEL, EXCLUDING LONG WHEEL BASE AS-BODY, BUILT PRIOR TO 3/7/94, (MDH 03-07-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Speed control switch becomes loose or rattles in steering wheel. The most likely cause is cracking of the speed control switch mounting bosses due to lubricant under the paint and on the metal mounting surface of the steering wheel. Additionally, the switch mounting screw holes may be located too far outboard.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 4565265 Speed Control Switch
2 6032986 Screws
AR NPN Naphtha Cleaning Solvent (Obtain Locally)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves enlarging the speed control switch mounting holes, cleaning the steering wheel mounting surface, top and bottom, and installing a new speed control switch and mounting screws.
1. Remove the speed control switch from the steering wheel and discard the two mounting screws.
NOTE:
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE REMOVING THE AIRBAG. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL REGARDING AIRBAGS.
2. Remove the steering wheel by removing the airbag module, vibration dampener (if equipped), and speed control wiring as outlined in the appropriate Service Manual.
3. With the steering wheel removed, remove the back cover.
4. Secure the steering wheel in a suitable fixture. Drill out both speed control mounting holes using a 1/4" (6 mm) drill (See Illustration).
5. Using 80 to 180 grit sandpaper, clean the paint off both the top and bottom sides of metal mounting surface. Using a round file or knife, clean out both guide pin holes where the speed control switch mounts (See Illustration).
6. Clean loose debris from the sanded area. Using Naphtha cleaning solvent on a clean rag, thoroughly wipe the sanded area on both sides of the steering wheel. Make sure screw and guide pin holes are also cleaned out with solvent. Allow 2-3 minutes for cleaner to evaporate.
NOTE:
USE ONLY NAPHTHA CLEANING SOLVENT. ANY OTHER SOLVENT WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE FOR THIS PROCEDURE. WHEN USING NAPHTHA, FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURERS WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND AVOID CONTACT WITH PLASTIC SURFACES.
7. Reinstall the steering wheel back cover, steering wheel and all other parts removed in Step 2.
8. Install new speed control switch, P/N 4565265, using two new screws, P/N 6032986.
NOTE:
THE OLD SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MOUNTING SCREWS MUST NOT BE REUSED, AS THEY MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH LUBRICANT.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-85-30-93 0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: BF - Broken