REVISED: ELEC. CLUSTER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. Cadillac Cimarron 1985

For 1990-2009 cars

# REVISED: ELEC. CLUSTER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 THROUGH 1987 CIMARRONS AND 1987 ALLANTE

This Bulletin replaces Bulletin 87-1-1 which should be destroyed.

The optional Cimarron electronic cluster and standard Allante electronic cluster are covered under the new car limited warranty Electronic Component Coverage as follows:

1985-86 Cimarrons - 48 months or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. 1987 Cimarrons - 60 months or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. 1987 Allante - 72 months or 75,000 miles whichever comes first.

When diagnosis of the above electronic cluster indicates replacement, the following procedure should be used:

1. Call the American Yazaki Corporation service center using toll free number 800-421-8108 (Michigan dealers 800-421-0174). Calls can be placed 24 hours a day. Order a rebuilt cluster using the appropriate part number listed below.

#### Model Year P/N ----- ---- --- Cimarron 1985-1986 25081527 Cimarron 1987 25083444 Allante 1987 1639259

When calling, an American Yazaki technician will request the following information:

A. VIN Number,

B. Owner complaint/observed condition,

C. The diagnostic checks used to determine that the cluster required replace- ment. The Yazaki technician will attempt to confirm that the problem is cluster related and not car system related.

D. If the problem condition involves the odometer, a mileage figure will be required. American Yazaki will ship a replacement cluster with that mileage pre-set.

2. For conditions that do not affect the odometer, the mileage memory chip must be transferred from the inoperative cluster to the replacement cluster. This is the only transfer of parts required. If the problem condition involves the odometer the mileage chip should remain in place and be returned with the cluster.

3. Complete the computer form enclosed with the replacement cluster and return it with the inoperative cluster. The inoperative cluster must be shipped back to Yazaki at the following address using the reusable container in which the replacement cluster was received.

American Yazaki Corporation 6700 Haggerty Road Canton, Michigan 48187 Attn: Instrument Service Department

Care should be exercised when packaging the electronic cluster to prevent damage in transit.

American Yazaki will ship replacement clusters C.O.D. freight collect for repairs within the new car limited warranty via "Next Day Service." For the Allante, C.O.D. charges will be $525.00. This includes a $200.00 repair charge, $25.00 shipping and handling, plus a $300.00 core charge. For the Cimarron, C.O.D. charges will be $300.00. This includes a $125.00 repair charge, $25.00 shipping and handling, plus a $150.00 core charge. American Yazaki will mail a core charge reimbursement check to the dealer upon receipt of the inoperative cluster. All exchange units will be labeled as rebuilt clusters. For repairs during the warranty period dealers should submit a claim for the repair charges as follows:

Sublet Labor Labor Material Operation Hours Tow --------- ----- --------

N4190 .3 *

* Should include repair charge plus $25.00 shipping charge.

#### Note: DO NOT LIST ANY PART NUMBERS.

Dealers should apply for 0.2 additional hours for administrative allowance as "Other Labor Hours".

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