Headlight Doors - Reopen With Switch Off
90pontiac06Bulletin Number: 90-8-11
Reference Number: 038102
Publish Date: 3/90
Subject: INADVERTENT OPENING OF HEADLIGHT DOOR(S) (REPLACE WITH NEW HEADLIGHT DOOR MODULE)
Models
Affected: 1990 FIREBIRD MODELS
CONDITION: One or both headlight doors may inadvertently reopen within 6 seconds of turning the headlight switch off. The headlight switch must then be cycled on and off to close the headlight doors.
CAUSE: Under certain conditions a negative electrical spike may be produced in the vehicles' electrical system causing the headlight door module to mistakenly reopen the headlight door.
CORRECTION: Replace the headlight door module with a new module, P/N 16514174.
Part is expected to be available on March 26, 1990. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Code: N4829
Labor Time .3 Hrs.