P/S - Pump Pulley May Cut Wire Harness

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Bulletin: 89-6E-3

Date: Feb., '89

Ref. No.: 89-067-6E

Corp. Ref. No.: 838119

FIGURE 1:

SUBJECT: POWER STEERING PULLEY MAY CUT WIRE HARNESS

MODELS AFFECTED: 1989 CENTURYS WITH LE7 3300 V-6 ENGINES (VIN CODE N)

CONDITION

The power steering pulley may contact the engine wiring harness during engine roll on the 1989 A car with a 3300 (LG7) engine. The illustration shows the area of contact. The condition may be reported as loss of blower motor, or a driveability condition if the fusible link is not carrying current.

CAUSE

Wire harness is not properly secured to the dash, particularly in the area of the wiring to the blower motor. This condition was corrected in production on or about October 31, 1988.

VIN Breakpoints:

Plant VIN

Framingham KG404256
Oklahoma City K6401959

CORRECTION

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. If necessary, repair any rubbing damage to the wire harness. Also replace the fusible link if required.

3. Secure the wire harness to the dash to prevent contact, using retaining straps as needed. See Figure 1.

4. Reconnect negative battery.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Number: N6270
Labor Time: .5 Hour
Trouble Code: 92