INADEQUATE HEATER PERFORMANCE HEATER CORE POSITION

MODELS AFFECTED: 1990 REGAL

Comments on the 1990 Regal about heater performance such as slow to warm up or never warms up may be received from some customers.

If the heater system is operating properly and engine temperature is in the operating range, the cause of the problem may be that the heater core has been pushed out of its proper position, see Figures 1 and 2. This misposition of the heater core allows the outside cold air to by-pass the core and enter the vehicle through the heater outlets.

This condition is compounded if the vehicle does not have the latest new heater outlet, as referred to in Bulletin # 89-1-17 and shown in Figure 3 of this bulletin.

To address this condition use the Service Manual Procedure for the removal of the heater core cover. If the core is out of position as shown in Figure 2 reposition the core and install the heater core cover. If the HVAC module has the old heater outlet, as shown in Figure 3, it would be advisable to install the new heater outlet as specified in Bulletin # 89-1-17.

Use the applicable Labor Operation and Time.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.