Security System. Sounds For No Reason Or Will Not Set

August 20, 1996

BULLETIN NO.
96-036

VIN APPLICATION
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

MODEL
2.5TL
3.2TL

YEAR
1995-96
1996

Security System Sounds for No Reason or Intermittently Will Not Set

SYMPTOM

The security system alarm may sound for no reason after it sets, or it may not set after locking the vehicle.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The trunk latch security switch malfunctions.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1995 2.5TL: ALL
1996 2.5TL: thru VINJH4UA2...TC017939
1996 3.2TL: thru VINJH4UA3...TC10761

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the trunk lid latch with the one listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Open the trunk, and remove the trunk lid trim.





2. Disconnect the cylinder rod from the lock cylinder.





3. Remove the three mounting bolts, and disconnect the connector.





4. Pull out the trunk lid latch; disconnect the cylinder rod, the trunk lid opener cable, and the connector; then remove the trunk lid latch.

5. Install the new trunk lid latch in reverse order of removal. Torque the three mounting bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).

PARTS INFORMATION

Trunk Lid Latch: P/N 74851-SW5-A01

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 823102

Flat rate time: 0.3 hour

Failed P/N: 74851-SW5-A01

Defect code: 032

Contention code: B01

Template ID: 96-036A

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.