Antenna Mast - Whistling/Wind Noise at Highway Speeds

BULLETIN NO.: 94-T-25C

ISSUE DATE: May, 1995

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Electrical-05

CORPORATION NO.: 481502R

SUBJECT:
Whistle Type Windnoise at Highway Speeds (Replace Radio Antenna Mast)

This bulletin has been revised to change the VIN breakpoint for the 1995 model year and supercedes bulletin 94-T-25B which should be discarded.

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991 - 1995 Saturns built up to and including VIN SZ261179.

IMPORTANT:
Vehicles built after and including VIN SZ261180 are built with the new radio antenna mast (P/N 21022765).

CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that a whistle type windnoise is heard at highway speeds. Noise may be perceived to come from high-up in the dash, near the windshield. Condition may be more pronounced when crosswinds are present or during periods of rain.

CAUSE:
This whistle type windnoise may be caused by airflow around the radio antenna mast.

CORRECTION:
Drive vehicle to confirm windnoise condition. After confirming windnoise condition, remove radio antenna mast and drive vehicle to verily windnoise condition.

^ If windnoise is still present with radio antenna mast removed, refer to "Windnoise Diagnosis and Repair" in the "General Information" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

^ If windnoise is not present with radio antenna mast removed, replace radio antenna mast with the new radio antenna mast (P/N 21022765). (New radio antenna mast can be identified by a wire wrapped in a spiral down the antenna.)

Torque: Torque finger tight plus 1/4 turn

IMPORTANT:
Do not use adhesives to retain radio antenna mast to base. The use of adhesives may cause poor reception.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS: 21022765 Radio Antenna Mast

CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Labor
Case Operation
Type Description Code Time

VW Antenna Mast-Replace R0220 0.2 hrs