BATTERY INTERMIT. DEAD/WINDOWS OPERATE AFTER DOOR OPENED

SUBJECT: BATTERY INTERMITTENTLY GOES DEAD/WINDOWS OPERATE AFTER DOOR OPENED (REPLACE WITH NEW BTSI SOLENOID)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1991-92 "C AND H" MODELS

APPLICATION:

----------- 1991-92 Buick Park Avenue/Ultra 1991-92 Olds 98/Touring Sedan

1992 Bonneville with C97-KP2 1991-92 Olds 88 with C97-KP2

CONDITION:

--------- Some vehicles may experience an intermittent dead battery or the power windows may operate after the door has been opened with the ignition key removed from the vehicle.

CAUSE:

----- A voltage spike from the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid (BTSI) may cause the contacts of the number two RAP (Retained Accessory Power) relay to stick closed.

CORRECTION:

---------- A new BTSI solenoid, Part Number 26036913, has been released for service (column shift vehicles only). The new solenoid can be identified by the part number stamped into the outer surface of the part. Refer to the service manual for the correct installation and adjustment procedure. The RAP 2 relay located in Position "J" of the relay centre should also be replaced since the contacts may be pitted. Use the relay that is listed in the current parts catalogue.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Time: 1.0 hr. (Inc. Solenoid and Relay)

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