FUSES BLOW DUE I/P- WIRE HARNESS (REPAIR PROC)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-90 OLDSMOBILE-W-CAR

CONDITION:

A fuse or fusible link may intermittently blow causing loss of power to the circuits that are fed by that protection device.

DIAGNOSIS:

If this condition is encountered, attention should be directed to the following areas:

(1) The I/P harness near the I/P support bracket at the right side of the steering column. Refer to Figure 1.

(2) The I/P harness behind the fuse block at the point at which the harness takes a curve around the fuse block bracket. Refer to Figure 1.

CORRECTION:

(1) Repair any damaged wires using the proper procedures as shown in Section 8A-5 of the Service Manual.

(2) Move the harnesses as far away from any metal edges as possible and secure with a tie strap to prevent may further contact. If the wires cannot be moved, protect the bracket, edges with 3M electrical sealant tape #06147 or equivalent.

Use applicable Labour Operation and time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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