GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

ABS TELLTALE-decK LID RELEASED (INSTALL DIODE JUMPER)

SUBJECT: ABS TELLTALE ILLUM. DUE TO DECK LID RELEASE SWITCH BEING DEPRESSED (REPLACE DECK LID RELEASE ACTUATOR)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1991-92 CADILLAC "C" MODELS DEVILLE, FLEETWOOD

Some 1991-92 DeVilles and Fleetwoods may experience a condition of the amber ABS telltale coming on after the deck lid release switch has been depressed. This condition is caused by a transient in the vehicle's electrical system created by the permanent magnet motor and mechanical switch used to release the deck lid.

CORRECTION:

----------- To repair this condition replace the deck lid release actuator, P/N 16625144.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation: R4020 to replace the deck lid release actuator Labor Time: 0.3 hour

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.