Electrical Systems - Fuse or Fusible Link Blown

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

MODELS/YEARS 1989-90 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME MODELS
NUMBER: 90-T-74

CORP.REF.NO: 938144R

DATE: March 1990

SECTION: 8C

Figure 1:

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 electrlcal sealant tape # 06147 or equivalent.


WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Use applicable Labor Operation and Time.