ALDL CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP MANUAL CORRECTION

SUBJECT: REDUCED BULB LIFE (INSTALL GENERATOR REGULATOR)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987-89 'V' MODEL

This bulletin supersedes Product Service Bulletin #89-8-192 which should be discarded. This bulletin has been revised to add information about a new regulator.

Some 1987-89 Allantes may experience a condition of reduced bulb life. This condition may be caused by poor bulb quality or high system voltage. The exterior lighting system of the Allante operates at a higher voltage than most other vehicles. For this reason, quality of the bulbs used for service is extremely important.

Rear Stop/Turn Bulbs: --------------------- The rear stop/turn bulbs are standard #2057 dual filament bulbs. These bulbs should be procured only from top quality, well-known manufacturers.

One specific source of rear stop and turn bulbs has been identified which could cause significantly shortened bulb life on the Allante. These bulbs are characterized by a silver coloured base (most bulbs have brass coloured bases). The designation "PL 2057" is stamped in the base. Bulbs fitting this description should not be used in the Allante. This bulb may not withstand the high operating temperatures caused by the high lamp voltage in the Allante.

The "silver base PL 2057" bulb is one of many #2057 bulbs available from GM Service Parts Operations under P/N #9438848. These bulbs are OK to use on any GM model except Cadillac Allante.

Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb:

Recent analysis has indicated that some Dealerships may be using an incorrect bulb to service the centre high mounted stop lamp on 1987-1989 Allante models. The correct bulb for this application is trade number 892. The part number is #9442048, parts group 8.991, which is currently available.

Lower Output Voltage Regulator:

If the correct bulbs are being used and shortened bulb life still occurs, install the 1990 generator voltage regulator, P/N #1116434, as outlined in the appropriate Service Information Manual. This regulator lowers system voltage by .5 volts and thus lengthens bulb life.

IMPORTANT: This does not apply to 1990 Allantes. All 1990 Allantes. All 1990 Allantes are already equipped with P/N #1116434 regulator.

Make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged before returning the car to the customer. The battery test indicator should be green.

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