Alarm System - Sounds in Error

Article No.
96-12-15

06/03/96

ANTI THEFT PROTECTION SYSTEM - ALARM SOUNDS IN ERROR - HOOD SWITCH POSITIONED TOO LOW

LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-96 ECONOLINE

ISSUE:
The anti-theft alarm may sound in error on some vehicles. This may be caused by the sheet metal height variation in the cowl top where the anti-theft hood switch is located.





ACTION:
Adjust the anti-theft hood switch upward approximately 6 mm (0.25") to compensate for the sheet metal variation (Figure 1).

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

961215A Adjust Hood Switch 0.2 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19A434 36

OASIS CODES: 112000 203200, 205000, 206000