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Power Sliding Side Door, GEN II Only - Inoperative

File In Section: 10 - Body

Bulletin No.: 83-15-25

Date: December, 1998

Subject:
Inoperative Power Sliding Side Door - GEN II Only (Replace Control Module)

Models:
1998-99 Chevrolet Venture
1998-99 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1998-99 Pontiac Trans Sport

Affected Models for GEN II:

1998 - Regular Wheelbase
1999 - Regular and Extended Wheelbase

Condition

Some customers may comment that the Power Sliding Side Door:

1. Is inoperative (Codes 13 and/or 22 and 23).

2. Power sliding side door constantly reverses before reaching primary latch position, then opens to almost full open position. (Approximately 153 to 203 mm (6 to 8 in.) from full open position).

Important:
Reinitialization of the power sliding side door will temporarily correct this condition.

Cause

This condition may be caused by an internal malfunction to the control module.

Correction

Replace the control module with new P/N 16639440.

Parts Information

P/N Description

16639440* Control Module, PSD

* Important:
This P/N will not fit on the GEN I door.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Description Labor Time

Control Module, Use published
N4872 Power Sliding labor operation
Door - Replace time