CAMPAIGN: TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE DISENGAGEMENT

Subject: TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE DISENGAGEMENT

Models/Years: 1990 TORONADO AND TROFEO

CONDITION

General Motors has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1990 Oldsmobile Toronados and Trofeos. The transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the floor shift control resulting in loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation. The gear position indicated by the selector may differ from the actual gear position of the transaxle with the transaxle remaining in the position last selected prior to cable disengagement.

If this occurs a number of possible conditions can exist. Unless the transaxle is actually in the park or neutral position, the engine can't be started. If the driver places the gear shift selector in the park position without setting the parking brake, the transaxle may not actually be in the park position and the vehicle may move if it is on an inclined surface. Also, if the driver places the gear shift selector in a drive or the reverse position without turning off the engine, the transaxle may not be in the position indicated and the vehicle may move in the opposite direction. In either case, unexpected vehicle movement could result in an accident without prior warning.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

All 1990 Oldsmobile Toronados and Trofeos with console shift within the breakpoints listed below:

Beginning VIN Through & Including ---------------------- ------------------------ LU300002 LU311654 (Start of Production)

Column shift vehicles are not affected by this campaign.

All vehicles indicated on the dealer VIN printout require this campaign. Other suspect vehicles should be checked for campaign involvement utilizing the Vehicle Information Service System (V.I.S.S.).

DEALER ACTION

To correct this condition, dealers are to install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip on suspect vehicles as per the VEHICLES INVOLVED and SERVICE PROCEDURE sections of this bulletin.

Dealers are to perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership from this time forward.

Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used car inventory, or it is in your dealership for service, you are to ensure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

Dealers are to contact owners of vehicles recently sold from your new or used vehicle inventory and arrange for the campaign correction to be performed.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Set parking brake.

2. Remove console compartment retaining screws and compartment. See Figure 1.

3. Gently pry off CD player trim plate (if so equipped).

4. Remove console trim plate. It is not necessary to remove the shifter knob.

5. Ensure that the Transaxle Shift Control Cable is seated properly in the "keyhole" in the sheet metal base of the shifter assembly (cable closest to driver's side). Fully insert Transaxle Shift Control Cable Retaining Clip between the shift cable body and the cable retaining tabs (Figures 2 & 3). This will force the tabs outboard so that the cable is firmly locked to the shifter base.

6. Reverse steps 1 through 4 to assemble.

7. Install a Campaign Identification Label.

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Each label provides space to print the campaign number, and the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign. Insert this information with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. When installing label, clean and dry the surface of the radiator support tie bar and apply the campaign label where it is readily visible.

PARTS INFORMATION

Parts may be ordered from GM Service Parts Operations (GMSPO) on a C.I.O. order, with NO special instruction code, but order on an advise code (2). Use the following part number:

Quantity Description Part Number Per Vehicle ---------------------------------- ---------- ------------ Retainer - A/Trns Range Sel Lvr Cbl 3526540 1

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

REPAIR PERFORMED TOT-PTS TC LAB-OP LHRS ------------------------ ------- -- ----- ---- Install Transaxle Shift Control 96 V6300 .3* Cable Retaining Clip

* .1 hour for clerical administration may be added to the published labor hours.

Parts Allowance: Current dealer price, plus 30% allowance for handling.

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.