CAMPAIGN: TRANS SELECTOR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK
Subject: SELECTOR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK
Models: Certain 1992-1993 Buick Skylark Models Equipped With Column Shift
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS:
General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that certain 1992 and 1993 Buick Skylark model vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid becomes stuck in the engaged position and does not allow the transmission to shift out of park (on vehicles with column mounted shift lever).
To prevent this condition from occurring, dealers will replace the BTSI solenoid on involved vehicles.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are the following 1992 and 1993 Buick Skylark models:
Year Model Plant From Through ---- ----- ----- ---- ------- 1992 Skylark Lansing NC656044 NC660648 1993 Skylark Lansing PC250001 PC272492
NOTICE: Only column shift vehicles are affected. Please check your dealer campaign listing or DCS Screen 45 to determine campaign status on vehicle.
All affected vehicles have been identified by the VIN fisting provided to involved dealers with this bulletin. Any dealer not receiving a listing was not shipped any of the affected vehicles.
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY:
All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign must be held and inspected/repaired per the Service Procedure of this Campaign Bulletin before owners take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometers traveled, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory with no owner information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owner letter accompanying this bulletin. Campaign follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the owner may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
CAMPAIGN PROCEDURE:
Refer to Section 4 of die Service Policies and Procedures Manual for the detailed procedure on handling Product Campaigns. Dealers are requested to complete the campaign on all transfers as soon as possible.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
All owners of record at the time of campaign release are shown on the attached computer listing and have been notified by first class mail from General Motors (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin). The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 26041355 BTSI Solenoid 1
PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:
Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card or DCS transmission in accordance with the following:
Repair Code Description Time Allowance ----------- ----------- -------------- 2A Replace BTSI Solenoid 0.5
Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 30% to cover parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1. Replace the BTSI solenoid following the procedure for replacement of the interlock solenoid assembly on page 3F2A-4 of the 1993 Skylark Service Manual.
2. Before replacing the column covers and steering wheel, check for proper function of the park-lock system following the procedure on pages 3F-2 through 3F-4 of the service manual. If adjustment of the park-lock cable is required, follow the adjustment procedure on page 3F-4 of the service manual.
3. Install campaign identification label.
INSTALLATION OF CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Clean surface of radiator upper mounting panel and apply a Campaign Identification Label. Make sure the correct campaign number is inserted on the label. This will indicate that the campaign has been completed.
Dear General Motors Customer.
Certain 1992 and 1993 Buick Skylark model vehicles equipped with column shift may exhibit a condition where the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock solenoid becomes stuck in the engaged position and does not allow the transmission to be shifted out of Park
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring, dealers are to replace the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid.
This service will be provided for you at no charge.
Please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.
If parts are required, ask your dealer for details regarding their availability. If parts are not in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date.
This letter identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this letter to your dealer will assist their Service personnel in completing the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
Customer Support Department General Motors of Canada Limited
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.
