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ECM/BCM 32-Way Connector - Labeling Clarification

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Bulletin No. T-90-12
File in Group 8
Number 112
Corp. Ref. No. 916521R
Date Oct. 1989

Figure 1 - Packard 32-Way Connector:




SUBJECT: PACKARD/32-WAY CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION FOR BCM AND ECM APPLICATIONS


MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-1990 ALLANTES 1986-1990 DE VILLES, FLEETWOODS, 60 SPECIALS, ELDORADOS, AND SEVILLES 1990 BROUGHAMS


This bulletin clarifies the labeling of the Packard 32-way connectors used on Body Computer Modules (BCM's) and Electronic Computer Modules (ECM's).

Currently, a common Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) is used in both the C-D 32 pin and the E-F 32 pin connector. To properly identify these connectors the TPA's must be removed. The connector can be identified by the letters on the connector. Refer to Figure 1.

The colors used at this time for the 32 pin E-F connector are yellow, mint green, or orange. These colors are not being used for C and D connectors as may be found in Sections 6E, 8A, and 8D of the Service Information Manual.