Radio - Clock Display is Stuck at 12:00

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 00-08-49-007

Date: July, 2000

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Radio Time Display Stuck at 12:00 When Vehicle is Started and Driver
Information Center (DIC) Display May Be Blank (Replace DIC Display Module)

Models:
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint HX14117540

Condition

Some customers may comment that when the vehicle is started, the radio clock display is stuck at 12:00 and that they are unable to change it. Also the Driver Information Center (DIC) display may or may not be blank.

Additional customer comments may include that the next time the vehicle is started, the condition may no longer exist. However, the vehicle may not be in the desired DIC display mode (English/metric) and the time will be incorrect if an effort to reset the clock was attempted earlier.

Important:
The desired DIC display mode English/metric) may be changed by pushing the ON/OFF DIC button down for 5 seconds with the system on or off.

Cause

This condition may be due to an interruption of power to the DIC's display and class 2 communication. With no DIC class 2 communication, the radio does not receive the time information and displays 12:00.

Correction

Replace the DIC display module.

Refer to the replacement procedures in this bulletin.

DIC Display Module Removal Procedure





1. Lower the tilt steering column to the lowest position and remove the ignition cylinder bezel (1).





2. Remove the left IP side trim panel (endcap).

2.1. Grip the side trim panel (endcap) at the grommet opening and pull outward in order to disengage the side trim panel rear edge retainers from the IP.

2.2. Slide the tabs on the front edge of the side trim panel out from the IP retaining slots.





3. Remove the center IP trim plate. Disengage the trim plate retaining clips by pulling the trim plate rearward





4. Remove the IP driver knee bolster.

4.1. Remove the knee bolster compartment (1) by pulling past the holding tab and lifting up.





4.2. Disengage the knee bolster retaining clips by pulling the knee bolster down and to the rear.





5. Remove the IP cluster trim plate retaining fasteners. Remove the IP cluster trim plate from the IP cluster trim pad.





6. Remove the left IP outer air outlet deflector.

6.1. Push the deflector from the rear and pull it out from the IP cluster trim pad.

6.2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the dimmer switch.





7. Remove the IP cluster trim pad retaining fasteners.

Pull the trim pad out far enough to gain access to the DIC display module.

8. Remove the DIC display module. Disengage the DIC display module retaining clips by pulling it rearward.

DIC Display Module Installation Procedure





1. Install the DIC display module.

1.1. Align the DIC display module retaining clips with the holes in the IP.

1.2. Engage the DIC display module retaining clips by pushing the module forward.





2. Position the IP cluster trim pad to the vehicle.

2.1. Ensure the electrical connectors are connected.

2.2. Install the IP cluster trim pad retaining fasteners.

Tighten

Tighten the IP cluster trim pad retaining fasteners to 2 Nm (18 lb in).





3. Install the left IP outer air outlet deflector.

3.1. Connect the electrical connector to the dimmer switch.

3.2. Push the deflector into the IP cluster trim pad.





4. Install the IP cluster trim plate to the IP cluster trim pad.

Install the IP cluster trim plate retaining fasteners.

5. Install the IP driver knee bolster.

5.1. Align the knee bolster to the IP.

5.2. Engage the knee bolster retaining clips by pushing the knee bolster forward and up.

5.3. Install the knee bolster compartment.





6. Install the center IP trim plate.

6.1. Align the IP trim plate retaining clips with the holes in the IP.

6.2. Engage the center IP trim plate retaining clips by pushing the trim plate forward.





7. Install the left IP side trim panel (endcap).

7.1. Align the side trim panel (endcap) front edge tabs to the IP retaining slots.

7.2. Engage the rear edge retaining clips by pushing the side trim panel into the IP.





8. Install the ignition cylinder bezel (1).

Parts Information





Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.