fode ) TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-1399 A-1477 A-1485 A-1564 A-1565 A-1577 A-1634 S-1406 S-1416 $-1422 S-1462 Applications: 1997 — 2001 Buick Century 1997 — 2001 Buick Regal 2000 — 2002 Chevrolet Impala 2000 — 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2000 — 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix (built prior to 10/1/00) Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain of one or more of the following conditions: e The service engine soon light or malfunction indicator lamp may come on intermittently. The antilock brake system warning lamp may be illuminated. The engine will not start. The engine stalls immediately after starting. Other electrical system failures or driveability issues. The technician may observe several diagnostic codes stored in memory. Cause: A possible cause may be the engine wiring harness chaffing against the air-conditioning mounting ring on the accumulator. The chaffing may result in an intermittent short circuit to ground. Correction: Inspect the engine wiring harness at the air-conditioner accumulator and repair any damaged wires following the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. DO NOT use plastic loom over the repaired area or the air- conditioning unit may be damaged. REV: 20090707 Courtesy of APRA TSB_122.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.