DIGITAL CLUSTER GOES BLANK OR SPEEDOMETER READ 188 W/HORN. GMC Truck S15 Pickup - 4WD 1993

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# DIGITAL CLUSTER GOES BLANK OR SPEEDOMETER READ 188 W/HORN

#### SUBJECT: DIGITAL CLUSTER GOES BLANK OR SPEEDOMETER READS 188 WHEN HORN IS DEPRESSED (INSTALL HORN KIT)

#### MODELS: 1993 S/T WITH DIGITAL IP CLUSTER (RPO U52)

#### CONDITION

Some 1993 S/T trucks with RPO U52 Digital IP Clusters may experience an intermittent blank IP cluster or a reading of 188 on the speedometer display when the ignition is on and the horn is depressed.

#### CAUSE

This condition is caused by a voltage spike in the horn circuit when the horn is actuated.

#### CORRECTION

To correct this condition engineering has released two service horn kits that have built-in electrical suppression. Vehicles have been corrected in production after the following VIN'S:

Pontiac West P0513648

Moraine P2523127

Shreveport P8519090

#### SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect and remove "F" note horn from the left radiator support.

2. Assemble "F" note horn and bracket from Horn Kit (P/N 10456443).

3. Install and connect the horn.

4. Disconnect and remove "A" note horn from the left inner fender.

a. T-Truck - Remove the oil filter. If equipped with an L35 engine, remove the air cleaner assembly.

5. Assemble "A" note horn and bracket from Horn Kit (P/N 10456328).

6. Install and connect the horn.

7. Reinstall the oil filter and remote air cleaner, if necessary.

8. Check and add oil as required.

#### SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description QTY ----------- ----------- --- 10456328 Horn Kit "A" Note 1 10456443 Horn Kit "F" Note 1

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

#### WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Description Labor Time Operation ----------- ---------- --------- N0200 Horn Assemblies, See Applicable Replace Labor Time Guide

S-Truck T-Truck

Add: With L35 engine and remote air cleaner.

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