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Dome Lamp Inoperative, Dome Lamp Intermittent, or Dome Lamp Bulb Flickers When Turned On

Subject:Dome Lamp Inoperative, Dome Lamp Intermittent, or Dome Lamp bulb Flickers When Turned on -- Replace the Dome Lamp

Models:1998 Saturns vehicles built after and including VIN WZ150315. For 1999 Saturn vehicles, use the following table.



Model

Vehicles Built Before VIN

Dome Lamp P/N

Color

SL

XZ198450

21303732

Gray

SC

XZ189269

21303732

Gray

SW

XZ199284

21303732

Gray

SL

XZ199553

21303731

Biscuit

SC

XZ200541

21303731

Biscuit

SW

XZ199351

21303731

Biscuit

Condition:

Some customers may comment that their dome lamp is either inoperative, working intermittently, or flickers when turned ON.

Cause:

The dome lamp assemblies used in these vehicles may have insufficient bulb retention at the terminals, causing the dome lamp bulb to come loose.

Correction:

Replace the dome lamp assembly with a new assembly using revised bulb terminals. Refer to the Dome Lamp removal and installation procedure in the vehicle Interior Systems section of the 1998-1999 Body/Repair Service Manual.

Parts Requirements:

Part Number

Description

21303731

Lamp Asm -- DM Lt. Biscuit

21303732

Lamp Asm -- DM Lt. Warm Gray

Claim Information:

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code N1456 -- Replace Dome Lamp Assembly.