Door Locks - Operate By Themselves: Overview

NUMBER: 08-29-99

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: Sep. 03, 1999

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-18-98 DATED MAY 22, 1998 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1998 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION 81-699-99003). ALL REVISIONS ARE MARKED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PARTS.

SUBJECT:
Inadvertent Door Lock Operation

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves sealing the A-pillar/cowl/load beam body seam(s) and repairing the door wire harness connectors as necessary.

MODELS:
1998 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Door locks activate when moving the mirrors or windows or door locks that cycle without touching any switches and not when rolling locks would normally activate.

DIAGNOSIS:

If any of the symptoms, can be reproduced or the vehicle owner describes any of the symptoms remove both interior trim kick panels. Inspect the interior of the A-pillar/kick panel and body side of the door wire harness connectors for the presence of moisture. Perform the Repair Procedure on one or both sides of the vehicle, as necessary, if moisture or evidence of moisture is present.





PARTS REQUIRED

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 25-50-01-94 Seal Cowl 2.0 Hrs.
Grease Terminal One Side
23-50-01-95 Seal Cowl 2.5 Hrs.
Replace Terminals One Side

FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment