INOP. FUEL GAGE/INTERMITTENT FLASHING/LOSS OF SOME I/P LITE

SUBJECT: INOPERATIVE FUEL GAGE/INTERMITTENT FLASHING OR LOSS OF SOME INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS

MODEL and YEAR: 1993 PRIZM

CONDITION:

--------- Fuel gage could be inoperative and/or intermittent flashing or loss of some instrument panel lights.

CAUSE:

----- During vehicle assembly the instrument panel could come in contact with the steering column attachment bracket causing damage to the instrument cluster printed circuit board.

CORRECTION:

---------- Prior to replacing an inoperative fuel gage, verify that the printed circuit board on the backside of the instrument cluster has not been damaged. Visually inspect the circuits on the lower edge of the printed circuit board and replace the circuit board, P/N's 94853135 - Base and 94853142 - with Tachometer, if any damage is visible. Damage to the printed circuit board may also cause intermittent flashing or loss of some instrument cluster warning lights.

PART AVAILABILITY:

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation: N5140

Use applicable labor time guide for labor hours.

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