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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