For 1990-2009 cars

# Dome Lamp Inoperative, Dome Lamp Intermittent, or Dome Lamp Bulb Flickers When Turned On

Subject: | Dome Lamp Inoperative, Dome Lamp Intermittent, or Dome Lamp bulb Flickers When Turned on -- Replace the Dome Lamp

Models: | 1998 Saturns vehicles built after and including VIN WZ150315. For 1999 Saturn vehicles, use the following table.

Model | Vehicles Built Before VIN | Dome Lamp P/N | Color
--- | --- | --- | ---
SL | XZ198450 | 21303732 | Gray
SC | XZ189269 | 21303732 | Gray
SW | XZ199284 | 21303732 | Gray
SL | XZ199553 | 21303731 | Biscuit
SC | XZ200541 | 21303731 | Biscuit
SW | XZ199351 | 21303731 | Biscuit

### Condition:

Some customers may comment that their dome lamp is either inoperative, working intermittently, or flickers when turned ON.

### Cause:

The dome lamp assemblies used in these vehicles may have insufficient bulb retention at the terminals, causing the dome lamp bulb to come loose.

### Correction:

Replace the dome lamp assembly with a new assembly using revised bulb terminals. Refer to the Dome Lamp removal and installation procedure in the vehicle Interior Systems section of the 1998-1999 Body/Repair Service Manual.

### Parts Requirements:

Part Number | Description
--- | ---
21303731 | Lamp Asm -- DM Lt. Biscuit
21303732 | Lamp Asm -- DM Lt. Warm Gray

### Claim Information:

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code N1456 -- Replace Dome Lamp Assembly.