Horn Continuously Activates When Cold/Becomes Inop (Replace Module)
| Subject: | Horn Continuously Activates When Cold/Horn Becomes Inoperative (Replace Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module) |
| Models: | 2000 Buick LeSabre |
| 2000 Cadillac DeVille |
| 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora |
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville |
Built prior to the following VIN Breakpoints:
Model | VIN Breakpoint |
|---|---|
LeSabre | Y4216288 (Orion Plant) YU249699 (Hamtramck Plant) |
DeVille | YU249701 |
Aurora | H614104500 |
Bonneville | Y4216641 |
Condition
Some customers may comment that some of the above listed vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions:
| • | The horn continuously activates when the outside air temperature falls below 0°C (32°F). |
| • | The horn does not operate as a result of the first condition. |
Cause
The conditions listed above may be due to the thermal contraction of the steering wheel inflatable restraint module cover when the outside air temperature falls below 0°C (32°F).
| • | When the steering wheel inflatable restraint module cover contracts, the gap between the steering wheel inflatable restraint module cover and the horn switch assembly is reduced, resulting in the horn sounding while the vehicle is parked and unattended. |
| • | The horn will continue to sound spontaneously until the fuse blows or the horn burns out, resulting in an inoperative horn. |
Correction
Replace the steering wheel inflatable restraint module.
Refer to the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement procedures in the SIR sub-section of the applicable Service Manual.
Parts Information
MODULE, STEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT
Model | P/N | RPO |
|---|---|---|
LeSabre | 16822164 16822165 16822166 16823883 | 17I (Gray) 27I (Blue) 56I (Neutral) 77I (Red) |
DeVille | 16823304 16823305 16823306 16823307 | 92I (Pewter) 15I/50I (Shale/Wheat) 19I (Black) 29I (Blue) |
Aurora | 16823430 16823431 16823433 16823434 | 93I (Gray) 52I (Neutral) 43I (Green) 56I (Neutral) |
Bonneville | 16822779 16822780 16822781 | 93I (Gray) 67I (Oak) 56I (Neutral) |
Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO on April 5, 2000.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
C8835 | Module, Steering Wheel Inflator (SIR System) - R & R or Replace | Use published labor operation time |
