DIGITAL CLUSTER GOES BLANK OR SPEEDOMETER READ 188 W/HORN

Subject: DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER GOES BLANK OR SPEEDOMETER READS 188 WHEN HORN IS DEPRESSED

Model and Year: 1993 S/T TRUCKS WITH RPO U52

CONDITION:

--------- Some 1993 S/T trucks with RPO U52 Digital IP Clusters may experience an intermittent blank IP cluster or a reading of 188 on the speedometer display when the ignition is on and the horn is depressed.

CAUSE:

----- This condition is caused by a voltage spike in the horn circuit when the horn is actuated.

CORRECTION:

---------- To correct this condition engineering has released two service horn kits that have built in electrical suppression. Vehicles have been corrected in production after the following VIN'S:

Pontiac West P0145373 Moraine P2159574 Shreveport P8179203

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Disconnect and remove "F" note horn from the left radiator support.

2. Assemble "F" note horn and bracket from Horn Kit P/N 10456443.

3. Install and connect the horn.

4. Disconnect and remove "A" note horn from the left inner fender.

T-Truck - Remove the oil filter. If equipped with an L35 engine, remove the air cleaner assembly.

5. Assemble "A" note horn and bracket from Horn Kit P/N 10456328.

6. Install and connect the horn.

7. Reinstall the oil filter and remote air cleaner, if necessary.

8. Check and add oil as required.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. -------- ----------- ---- 10456328 Horn Kit "A" Note 1 10456443 Horn Kit "F" Note 1

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

LABOR OP DESCRIPTION LABOR TIME -------- ----------- ---------- N0200 Horn Assemblies, See Applicable Replace Labor Time S-Truck Guide. T-Truck

Add: With L35 engine and remote air cleaner.

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