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Lighting - Luggage Compartment Lamp Inoperative

96 Luggage compartment light inoperative

96 10 06

2018099/3

May 6, 2010

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 08-14 dated November 14, 2008 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





Condition

^ The luggage compartment light is inoperative. The light may briefly come on five times before turning off.

^ DTC 01565 (luggage compartment light -W3 - short circuit to ground) is logged in the convenience control unit (address word 46).

Technical Background

The current consumption of the 3 watt light bulb is too low. After the convenience control unit activates the light five times (flashing), the light goes out.

Production Solution

Introduction of a 5 watt light bulb.

Service

Install a 5 watt light bulb.





Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.