Electrical - Hazard/Signal Indicators Flash Once

NUMBER: 08-066-05

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: December 10, 2005

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL JANUARY 4, 2006.

SUBJECT:
Hazard Flasher Lamps And/Or Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps Flash Once

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the Accessory Switch Bank Module (ASBM).

MODELS:

2006 (PT) Chrysler PT Cruiser/Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to 1/31/06

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The customer may see the exterior hazard flasher lamps and/or the instrument cluster turn signal indicator lamps flash once when unlocking the vehicle (this is not to be confused with the hazard flasher lamp flash when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system is used to unlock the vehicle), placing the key in the ignition switch, or opening a door after the vehicle has been "OFF" for approximately 45 seconds or longer. The ASBM has been found to send out one false "Hazard Switch Pressed" message over the LIN data bus when the bus becomes "awake", this causes the hazard lamps to flash once. The condition occurs randomly.

DIAGNOSIS:

If customer describes this condition, replace the ASBM.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the two center Instrument Panel (IP) bezel attaching screws (one accessible through each air duct).

3. Use a plastic trim stick to separate the IP bezel form the IP.

4. Disconnect the wiring connectors from the clock and power window switches.

5. Place a protective cover (clean shop towel) over the shift knob.

6. Lay the IP bezel back to access the ASBM and disconnect its wiring connector.

7. Remove the 4 ASBM attaching screws and discard the ASBM.

8. Install the appropriate ASBM from the Parts Required listed above by reversing the removal steps 1-7 above.

9. Set the clock to the correct time.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





FAILURE CODE:

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.