Recall - Driver Window Control Unit Water Damage
01-019May 14, 2001
* Applies To:
2002 3.2TL- From VIN 19UUA5...2A000001 thru 19UUA5...2A010916 *
Safety Recall: Driver's Window Control Unit
(Supersedes 01-019, dated April 27, 2001)
Changes are indicated by Black Bars and Asterisks
BACKGROUND
Moisture contamination may have been introduced into the power window control unit during the manufacturing process. Moisture can lead to dendritic growth or mineral crystallization within the capacitors. This growth can cause a capacitor or capacitors to short circuit. There may also be a problem with the conformal coating applied to the circuit board to keep out moisture in high humidity conditions. A short circuit can cause one or more problems:
^ The auto down or auto up function may operate inadvertently, and the auto reverse function may be deactivated.
^ The auto down and/or auto up function may be inoperative.
^ The driver's window may fail to operate in the non-auto mode.
^ Some combination of these problems.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
* All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the customer letter is shown in this revised service bulletin. Not all of the vehicles in the listed VIN range are affected by this campaign. Before beginning work, verify that vehicle is eligible by checking at least one of the following:
^ * The customer has a notification letter.
^ * The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ * The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN Status Inquiry on DCS.
Some of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. According to Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they have been repaired.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the power window control unit with an updated unit.
PARTS INFORMATION
Power Window Control Unit: P/N 72256-S0K-A01
TOOL INFORMATION
Snap-on Trim Pad Removal Tools:
P/N A5G186 and P/N A5G187
These tools are being automatically shipped to all Acura dealers. For additional tools, contact your Snap-on dealer.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 744125
Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour
Failed Part: P/N 72256-S0K-A01
Defect Code: 20A
Contention Code: L25
Template ID: 01-019A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the mirror mount cover from the driver's door by pulling out on the upper back corner.
2. Remove the inner door handle.
3. Remove the door panel mounting screw on the underside of the armrest. Use the trim pad removal tools to release the clips around the edge of the door panel. Pull the door panel upward to remove it.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors between the door and the door panel. Set the door panel aside.
5. Disconnect the 18P connector front the power window control unit.
6. Remove and discard the power win low control unit.
7 Install the new power window control unit. Reconnect the 18P connector.
8. Reinstall the door panel, the inner door handle, and the mirror mount cover.
NOTE:
The connector for the door courtesy light and trunk release button must be connected for the window to operate.
9. Initialize the power window control unit:
^ Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
^ Make sure the driver's window is fully closed.
^ Push down and hold the switch for the driver's window. Make sure the window goes down all the way.
^ Pull back and hold the window switch. Make sure the window goes up all the way, then hold the switch for at least another 2 seconds.
10. Make sure the auto down and auto up functions work properly.
11. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character (1) of the engine compartment VIN.
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