TCS Switch/Rear Defroster Switch - Light Bleed Through

Bulletin No. 013/98
Issued 10/22/98
Revised

Category
T (O9)

Applicable Model/s
1998 626

Subject
LIGHT BLEED THROUGH ON TCS SWITCH
AND/OR REAR DEFROSTER SWITCH

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1998 626 with VINs from 1YVGF22**W5000001 to 1YVGF22**W5703241.

DESCRIPTION
The TCS (traction control switch) and/or the rear defroster switch, may exhibit signs of bleed through (light coming through the edges of the symbol area) when headlights are ON. This is due to scratches or flaking of the black coating on the inside of the switch. Customers complaining of this subject should have their vehicle inspected and if necessary, a modified part installed in accordance with the following procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer complaint.





2. Replace switch with modified part per Workshop Manual.

3. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Note
^ This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.

^ If it is necessary to replace both switches, submit each as a separate warranty claim.

Warranty Type A

Symptom Code 62

Damage Code 9D

Part Number Main Cause See parts information

Quantity 1

Operation Number / Labor Hours T0205XRX / 0.3 (rear defroster switch)
YY170XRX / 0.3 (TCS switch)