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Horn - High Operating Effort

Bulletin No.: 00-08-54-001

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Date: January, 2000

Subject:
High Effort Required to Sound Horn (Replace Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module)

Models:
1997-99 Buick Century, Regal Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint X1484864

Condition

Some customers may comment that a high amount of effort is required to sound the horn.

Correction





Install a new steering wheel inflatable restraint module using the service procedures in the Steering Wheel and Column sub-section of Steering in the appropriate Service Manual. These new modules require less effort to sound the horn when the areas (1) highlighted in the illustration are depressed.





Parts Information

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO, 2/7/00.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Description Labor Time

C8835 Module, Steering Wheel 0.4 hr
Inflator - Replace

Inc: Disable and Enable SIR System