FUSES BLOW DUE TO I/P WIRE HARNESS (REPAIR PROCEDURE)

SUBJECT: FUSE(S) BLOW DUE TO I/P WIRE HARNESS CONTACTING BRACKET (REPAIR PROCEDURE, MOVE HARNESS)

MODELS/YEARS: 1989-90 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME MODELS

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. (See 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. (See 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 any further contact. If the wires cannot be moved, protect the bracket edges with 3M electrical sealant tape #06147 or equivalent.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Use applicable Labor Operation and Time.

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