“dixie LD f TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-8922 and A-8923 Applications: 2001 — 2002 Cadillac DeVille and Seville Condition: Some customers may complain of one or more of the following symptoms: e Intermittent warning lamp(s) coming on such as the service engine soon light, the alternator light, the SIR light (air bag), brake light, security/theft light, ABS light or the hot light. The gauge readings seem incorrect. Erratic RPM readings on the tachometer. The engine is hard or slow to crank. The engine will not crank. The check alternator/generator message is displayed on the driver information centre. e The transmission shifts hard. e Noise coming from under the hood (growl, rattle, hiss, tapping or grinding). Cause: The above condition could be caused by one or more of the following conditions: e Loose or missing alternator to engine mounting hardware. e Loose or missing chassis to engine and alternator mounting hardware. e Loose alternator wiring connections Correction: Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery. Inspect the 3 alternator mounting bolts and ensure that the torque applied is according to the manufacture’s recommended specification. Inspect, clean and torque the alternator ground cable, battery positive cable and lastly the battery ground cable. Ensure that all hardware is tightened to the proper torque specifications. REV: 20090130 Courtesy of APRA TSB_807.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.