TSB 01-06-03-005 for headlight flicker

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Our 2000 venture has had a problem with the lights flickering for a while now. I thought the alternator was going bad until I found a reference to this technical service bulletin. A $3 screw and washer fixed the problem. I wanted to post this so it would be a little easier for others to find the info.

This was an easy fix, but I would not have been able to do it without a small telescoping inspection mirror. Here is the TBS:

Interior and Exterior Lamps Vary in Brightness (Replace Generator Voltage Regulator Ground Screw) #01-06-03-005 - (Apr 30, 2001)

2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala (With 3800 Engine and Police or Taxi Package)

2000-2001 Chevrolet Venture

2000-2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

2000-2001 Pontiac Montana

Condition
Some customers may comment that the interior and/or the exterior lamps vary in intensity (flicker).

Correction
Replace the voltage regulator attaching screw with the screw and washer from the service kit following the procedure outlined below.

Disconnect the battery cable.
Remove the wiper module cover (U-Van).



Remove the voltage regulator ground screw (1). (This is the recessed screw located 1/3 of the way from the large battery cable attachment to the generator harness.) Use a stubby #2 Phillips screwdriver to break it loose and then loosen the screw with a small pocket screwdriver. The screw may hang up on the plastic cover on the rear of the generator. If this happens, use a pocket screwdriver inserted between the screw and the cover. The screw will pop out when a little sideways pressure is applied.
Install the screw and washer from the kit through the voltage regulator and into the generator case.
Tighten the screw securely.
Replace the wiper module cover.
Reconnect the battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the cable to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

Parts Information
Part Number
Description

10316685
Kit, Screw for Bosch Generator


Parts are expected to be availalbe from GMSPO, 5/16/01.

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

J4100

(Impala)
Screw, Voltage Regulator Mounting
0.2 hr*

J4100

(U-Van)
0.3 hr*

*This is a unique labor operation time to be used only with this bulletin.




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