Front Doors - Re-Lock After Being Unlocked With Key: Overview
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-49ISSUE DATE: October 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-15
CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-64-022
SUBJECT:
Front Doors Re-Lock After Being Unlocked With Key
(Replace Door Latch-to-Lock Cylinder Actuator Rods)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 Saturn L-Series Sedans and Wagons built before and including VIN YY601594
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that after unlocking either the driver or passenger front door with the key, the door lock indicator returns to the locked position when the the outside door handle is pulled.
CAUSE:
This condition may occur on a small number of vehicles and is caused by a latch-to-lock cylinder rod length that does not comprehend all built variations. The associated loss of motion in the door lock key cylinder, prevents the door latch from fully actuating to open the vehicle door.
CORRECTION:
Install new latch-to-lock cylinder rods (P/N 24407368 - Red Marking) for driver side and (P/N 24407369 - Green Marking) for passenger side.
On vehicles built after VIN YY601594, the new rods are installed at the plant during production and the procedure in this bulletin is not required.
Refer to the procedure in this bulletin for door latch-to-lock cylinder actuator rod replacement.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
24407368 Rod - Frt S/D Lk Cyl (D/S) w/ Red Marking
24407369 Rod - Frt S/D Lk Cyl (P/S) w/ Green Marking
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 B4364 (Rod, Front Door Lock Cylinder to Lock, Right - R&R or Replace) and B4365 (Rod, Front Door Lock Cylinder to Lock, Left - R&R or Replace).