Brake Warning Light - ON Constantly

Bulletin No. 005/98

Issued 05/06/98

Revised

Category
T (09)

Applicable Model/s
1997 - 98 Protege

Subject
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
1997-98 Protege with VINs lower than JM1 BC14** W0 204584

DESCRIPTION

Brake warning light in the combination meter is ON constantly. This is caused by surge current damaging a transistor which controls the brake warning light illumination in the speedometer assembly. The speedometer assembly has been modified to protect this transistor.

Customers complaining of this subject should have the vehicle inspected and if necessary, use the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Replace the speedometer assembly per the Workshop Manual.

3. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION

Interchangeability Note:

"A" means an old part can be replaced with a new part, however, a new part cannot be replaced with an old part.

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.

Warranty Type A
Symptom Code 62
Damage Code 9Q
Part Number Main Cause Refer To Part(s) Information
Quantity 1
Operation Number T0608XRX
Labor Hours 0.6