Antitheft Alarm - Sounds By Itself/Won't Arm

Bulletin No.: 019/96
Issued: 10/21/96
Revised:

Category
T

Applicable Model/s
1995-96
Millenia

Subject:
ANTI-THEFT ALARM ACTIVATES WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR FAILS TO ARM

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS
1995 Millenia
1996 Millenia with a VIN of JM1TA22**T1299999 and lower.

DESCRIPTION

An anti-theft alarm that sounds by itself while the vehicle is parked or fails to arm the system, may be caused by the hood switch or hood switch bracket.

Customers complaining of these concerns should have the vehicle inspected and repair according to this bulletin.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Inspect the hood switch for proper alignment.

^ If the hood switch bracket is bent down, the switch-to-hood clearance may be too large, causing intermittent activation or a failure to arm.

^ If the bracket is bent, gently bend the bracket back to the proper position.

2. If the vehicle is equipped with a front mask, the material thickness may also increase the hood-to-switch clearance, activating the alarm or not allowing the system to arm.

^ If a mask is installed, attach a round piece of 1/8 in. thick rubber under the hood where the switch and hood surface make contact. Attach with super glue or equivalent.

NOTE:
Adjust the thickness of the rubber piece to eliminate the condition.

3. Verify the repair.

^ If the vehicle is repaired, return to customer.

^ If the problem persists, refer to section T of the workshop manual for instructions on checking the hood switch continuity or section S for hood height and latch adjustment.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer To The SRT Microfiche For Warranty Term Information.)

Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 64
Damage Code: 97
Part Number Main Cause: TA01-67-540
Quantity: 0
Operation Number: XX883XRX
Labor Hours: 02 Hrs.

NOTE:
Improper front mask installation is not covered by warranty.