Mini Trip Computer/Compass - Malfunction

NO: 08-43-96 Rev. A

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: Jan. 24, 1997

SUBJECT:
Compass Mini-Trip
Computer (CMTC) **and/or
Instrument Cluster** Malfunction

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-43-96, DATED DEC. 13, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE SUBJECT AND AN ADDITIONAL SYMPTOM/CONDITION.

MODELS:

1997 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1997 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO NOV. 22, 1996 (MDH 1122XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

After an ignition start cycle the Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) **and/or instrument cluster** display may intermittently malfunction as follows:

1. The display shows incorrect temperatures.
2. The display will go into the "CAL" mode.
3. The display shows an incorrect heading.
4. The display is blank.
**5 All instrument cluster gauges and all Vacuum Florescent (VF) displays are out/blank.**

DIAGNOSIS:

If the vehicle demonstrates or the vehicle operator describes any of the five symptoms above, perform the following Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 O4897438AA Relay, Current Blocking, Electric Back Light

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves installing a revised Electric Back Light (EBL) relay.

1. Disengage the two slotted fasteners on the instrument panel silencer assembly/junction block cover and remove silencer/cover.

2. Remove the EBL relay (located in the lower left corner of the junction block and immediately above the fuse bank) and discard it.

3. Install the revised EBL relay p/n 04897438AA.

4. Install the instrument panel silencer assembly/junction block cover.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-65-29-90 0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part