A/C - EBL Indicator Bulb Does Not Light

NO: 08-06-98

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: Feb. 27, 1998

SUBJECT:
"EBL" indicator Bulb Does Not Light

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-38-96 DATED NOVEMBER 8, 1996 WHICH SHOULD BE NOTED IN THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-97010). THE 1998 MODEL YEAR HAS BEEN ADDED. ALL CHANGES ARE MARKED WITH **ASTERISKS".

MODELS:
1995 - **1998** (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Electric Back Light (EBL) indicator bulb in the HVAC control module does not light, but defogger grid functions normally.

DIAGNOSIS:

Use the following steps to diagnose this condition:

1. Verify the indicator bulb does not light and the defogger grid functions normally.

2. Check fuse # 6 in the junction block (fuse # 6 powers the indicator light and the heated rear view mirrors). If fuse # 6 is improperly installed, missing or blown, repair or replace as necessary.

3. If fuse # 6 is OK (heated rear view mirrors function) check that the 8-way connector is properly installed In the back of the HVAC control module.

4. If the 8-way connector is installed properly perform the diagnosis on page 8N-1 of the 1997 Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus service manual (Publication No. 81-270-7121).

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