HEADLAMPS ON WITH SWITCH OFF (REPLACE HEADLAMP SWITCH). Saturn Saturn 1991

For 1990-2009 cars

# HEADLAMPS ON WITH SWITCH OFF (REPLACE HEADLAMP SWITCH)

#### SUBJECT: Headlamps Stay on With Headlamp Switch in OFF Position (Replace Headlamp Switch)

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1991 Saturns with vehicle identification number (VIN) 134913 and below. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

#### CONDITION:

---------- Headlamps may intermittently stay on after the headlamp switch is turned to the OFF position.

#### CAUSE:

------ The switch contacts for the "flash-to-pass" feature on the headlamp switch assembly (called the turn signal and headlamp dimmer switch and windshield wiper and windshield washer lever assembly) intermittently stick closed.

#### CORRECTIVE ACTION:

Replace the headlamp switch assembly with a new design headlamp switch.

#### NOTE: The "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual" does not contain headlamp switch assembly removal and installation procedures. Please photo copy the procedures on the following pages and insert them into the "Headlamps" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual" for future reference.

#### PROCEDURE

#### HEADLAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY

#### Removal

#### NOTICE: Cover the driver's seat to protect the seat from damage.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Remove steering wheel according to "Steering Wheel" removal procedure in the "Steering Service Procedures" section of the "Steering Service Manual."

3. Remove two fasteners (5.5mm Hexhead) and remove steering column upper shroud.

#### IMPORTANT: Key cylinder must be rotated to ACC position to depress the locking tab.

4. Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and rotate to the ACC position.

5. Depress the square locking button on top of the ignition lock housing assembly and slide lock cylinder assembly from the ignition lock housing.

#### NOTICE: Do not rotate driver blade within ignition housing. If rotated, the driver will assume a locked position that will require removal from the steering column and the depressing of the column lock bolt to release.

6. Remove the steering column lower shroud retaining screws and the lower shroud.

7. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) devices and disconnect wire harnesses from headlamp switch assembly (turn signal and headlamp dimmer switch and windshield wiper and windshield washer lever assembly).

8. Remove two screws and then remove the headlamp switch assembly.

#### Installation

1. Align headlamp switch assembly to ignition lock housing and secure with lower left inboard screw (5.5mm Hexhead) and upper screw (7.Omm Hexhead).

2. Connect wire harnesses to headlamp switch assembly and install CPA devices.

3. Install lower steering column shroud with two screws, ignition cylinder and upper steering column shroud.

4. Install steering wheel according to "Steering Wheel" installation procedure in the "Steering Service Procedures" section of the "Steering Service Manual."

5. Connect negative battery cable and reset clock.

6. Verify performance of switch assembly.

#### PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

PART NO. DESCRIPTION MODEL CODE USAGE -------- ----------- ---------- ----- 21020262 Lever Asm-T/SIG & A69 W/0 Cruise Cntl HDLP D/SW & WSW & Auto Elek (K34) WSWA

21020264 Lever Asm-T/SIG & B27 W/0 Cruise Cntl HDLP D/SW & WSW & Auto Elek (K34) WSWA

21020478 Lever Asm-T/SIG & A69 Cruise Cntl HDLP D/SW & WSW & Auto Elek (K34) WSWA

21020480 Lever Asm-T/SIG & B27 Cruise Cntl HDLP D/SW & WSW & Auto Elek (K34) WSWA

#### CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Labor Case Operation Type Description Code Time ---- ----------- --------- ---- VW Replace Turn Signal and Headlamp E7060 0.8 hrs Dimmer Switch and Windshield Washer and Wiper Switch Assembly

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