Radio/Amplifier - Static On AM Band

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YEAR
1991 - 1992


MODEL
LEGEND LS


VIN APPLICATION
See VEHICLES AFFECTED


February 18, 1992

BULLETIN NO.
92-001


Static on AM Band

SYMPTOM

Customer compiaints of static on AM radio stations.


PROBABLE CAUSE

The amplifier (behind the rear seat-back) may generate noise. This noise is picked up through the antenna and, in areas where reception is weak, overpowers the AM signal.


VEHICLES AFFECTED

Legend LS equipped with Bose audio system:
1991: All
1992 Sedan: thru VIN JH4KA7 ... NC016437
1992 Coupe: thru VIN JH4KA8 ... NC001341


CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Confirm the antenna grounding by cleaning the antenna assembly and tightening the mounting nuts in the proper sequence. Refer to service bulletin 91-053.

2. Test the radio's reception of weak AM stations. If static is still evident, replace the Bose amplifier with a new unit listed under PARTS INFORMATION.


PARTS INFORMATION

Bose Amplitier:
All Sedans P/N 39186-SP0-A02RM
All Coupes P/N 39186-SP1-A02RM


WARRANTY INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out-of-warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 010112

Flat rate time: 0.9 hour (amplifier replacement only)

Failed P/N: 39186-SP0-A01

Defect code: 042

Contention code: F02