Difficult to View Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) DIsplay When Driving Toward Bright Sunshine (Replace Instrument Panel Cluster)
| Subject: | Difficult To View Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Display When Driving Toward Bright Sunshine (Replace Instrument Panel Cluster) |
| Models: | 2006-2007 Buick Lucerne (U.S. and Export) |
| Built Prior To VIN Breakpoints Listed Below |
This bulletin is being revised to update the table of IPC part numbers. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-49-021 (Section 08 -- Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the instrument panel cluster (IPC) display is difficult to see when driving toward bright sunshine.
Cause
This condition may be caused by an insufficient color contrast in the IPC display.
Correction
Technicians are to install a new IPC with a display that has improved color contrast. Refer to the Instrument Cluster Replacement procedure in SI for more information. The original IPC part number may be obtained using a Tech 2®. To access the part number follow this path: Build the vehicle>Select Diagnostics>Select Body>Select Instrument Panel Cluster>Select Module ID Information>Read the original IPC part number.
Refer to the following table for the latest IPC part numbers and VIN breakpoints:
IPC Description | Original IPC 2006 SOP | Original IPC 2006 Interim | Original IPC 2007 SOP | New Bolder IPC | VIN Breakpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DIC not in IPC, Domestic | 15809268 | 15853813 | 15887480 | 15951640 | 7U154934 |
With DIC in IPC, Domestic | 15809269 | 15853814 | 15887481 | 15951641 | 7U153765 |
DIC not in IPC, Export | 15809270 | 15853815 | 15887482 | 15951642 | 7U156843 |
With DIC in IPC, Export | 15809271 | 15853816 | 15887483 | 15951643 | 7U154296 |
Sport, Domestic | 15809272 | 15853817 | 15887484 | 15951644 | 7U153970 |
Sport, Export | 15809273 | 15853818 | 15887485 | 15951645 | 7U153896 |
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from an authorized Electronic Service Center (ESC).
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
N4180 | Cluster Assembly, Instrument Panel - R&R or Replace | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
