Various Interior Electrical Concerns, IP Gauges/Lighting Inoperative, HVAC Controls Inoperative, Blower Motor Inoperative, Radio Inoperative, Flasher Inoperative (Repair Ground 201)

Some customers may comment on intermittent operation of various electrical components in the interior of the vehicle. Components that can be affected are not limited to the list that follows:

Service information ground distribution schematics should be reviewed for complete detail of items grounded at G201.

The cause of these conditions may be a loose or ineffective connection at ground splice pack G201 located on the right side of the front console area.

Repair the ground splice pack G201 connection using the procedure listed below.

1. Remove the center floor console. Refer to the Console Replacement procedure in the Instrument Panel and Console sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID #741894).
2. Remove the 4 screws that retain the instrument panel (IP) lower closeout carpet panel to the IP substrate.
3. Remove the IP lower closeout carpet panel.
4. Remove the ground splice pack G201 bolt. If the bolt shows any sign of discoloration, clean the bolt using a wire brush.
5. Remove any carpet that may have been trapped during assembly. Clean the ground surface on the body using an emery cloth.
6. Install the IP lower closeout carpet panel.
7. Install the 4 screws that retain the IP lower closeout carpet panel to the IP substrate.
8. Install the center floor console. Refer to the Console Replacement procedure in the Instrument Panel and Console sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID #741894).

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

*This is a unique labor operation number for use only with this bulletin. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.