Subject: | Instrument Cluster Needle Pointers Do Not Light Up When Key is
in the "Run" Position and the Headlamps are Off -- Normal Operating
Condition |
Models: | 2003 Saturn ION Vehicles |
| Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 3Z140500 |
Purpose
Saturn ION vehicles built prior to VIN breakpoint 3Z140500 do not have the I/P
cluster needle pointers that light up when the key is in the "run" position
and the headlamps are off. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform technicians and
customers that this is the normal operating condition. When the headlamps are turned
on, the needles will light up on all vehicles. There is no need to replace the instrument
cluster.
Important: When diagnosing a vehicle, if some of the
needles light up and some do not, then the concern is internal to the I/P cluster
assembly. Replacement of the I/P cluster is then necessary. All service replacement
I/P clusters have needles that light up when the headlamps are off.