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Dome Light - Inoperative/Intermittant or Bulb Flickers

BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-11

ISSUE DATE: April, 1999

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Electrical-01

CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-42-001

SUBJECT:
Dome Lamp Inoperative, Dome Lamp Intermittent, or Dome Lamp Bulb Flickers When Turned On (Replace Dome Lamp Assembly)

MODELS AFFECTED:





1998 Saturn vehicles built after and including WZ150315. For 1999 Saturn vehicles, use the table shown.

CONDITION:

Some customers may comment that their dome lamp is either inoperative, working intermittently, or flickers when turned On.

CAUSE:

The dome lamp assemblies used in these vehicles may have insufficient bulb retention at the terminals, causing the dome lamp bulb to come loose.

CORRECTION:

Replace dome lamp assembly with new assembly using revised bulb terminals. (Refer to the "Dome Lamp" removal and installation procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the 98-99 Body/Repair Service Manual.)

PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

21303731 Lamp Asm-DM (Lt. Biscuit)
21303732 Lamp Asm-DM (Lt. Warm Gray)

CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code N1456 (Replace Dome Lamp Assembly).