Park/Turn Lamps - Moisture Buildup Inside
NO: 08-59-94GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Nov. 11, 1994
SUBJECT:
Moisture in Park/Turn Lamps
MODELS:
1993 - 1995 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Repeated moisture buildup in park/turn lamps that does not evaporate quickly when the lights are turned on. Usually more prevalent in one lamp.
DIAGNOSIS:
Remove and inspect affected lamp(s). If there are no obvious defects in the lamp such as a bad weld, and the drain hole on the bottom side of the lamp housing is open and clear of obstruction, perform the repair procedure. LHS/New Yorker vehicles have a vent patch on the side of the lamp housing instead of a drain hole. Make sure this patch is present and adhered.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR 4399599 Socket to Lamp Seal
AR 4696688 Fender to Lamp Pad, Left (Intrepid Only)
AR 4696689 Fender to Lamp Pad, Right (Intrepid Only)
AR J8126688 Mopar Silicone Dielectric Compound
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the park/turn socket to housing seal, sealing the park/turn socket wiring connector, and installing a fender to park/turn lamp water diversion pad as required. This procedure should be especially effective in those instances where replacing the lamp previously did not satisfy the customer.
1. Remove wiring connector from park/turn lamp socket and remove socket from lamp housing.
2. Inspect socket to lamp seal for damage and thickness. Seal must be thick enough to provide a tight seal between the lamp housing and socket. Replace as necessary (minimum thickness at the sealing ribs .135 in. / 3.4 mm).
3. Apply sufficient Mopar Silicone Dielectric Compound, P/N J8126688, to cover the base of the terminals in the park/turn lamp socket as shown.
4. Intrepid Only - Inspect for the presence and location of foam pads on the horizontal fender surface directly below the park/turn lamp vent. Add or replace foam pad as required.
5. Install park/turn lamp assemblies.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-50-65-90 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part