ISSUE:

Some vehicles may need re-work of the 14401 wiring harness. While attaching the harness connector to the ignition switch, a non-mating condition may occur. This is due to a design revision (larger tower on switch) of the ignition switch, and not having the proper spacer to clear the switch tower.

ACTION:

While re-working any 14401 harness (on affected vehicles built after 5/20/94), determine if the correct spacer (F4TB-14A468-CA) is attached to the ignition switch connector. The correct spacer will allow the "old" or "new" 14A464 connector to mate with the ignition switch assemblies F2DC-11572-AA or F4DC-11572-AA. Refer to the following service procedures.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Locate connector assembly F4TB-14A464-AYA or F2TB-14A464-VA and inspect to determine if spacer F4TB-14A468-CA (Service Number F4PZ-14A468-A) is attached (Figure 1).

   NOTE:

   THE SPACER IS GRAY AND THE PART NUMBER IS EMBOSSED ON THE FACE OF THE SPACER.

   
   
   
   Figure 1 - Article 94-19-7
   
   

2. If spacer F2TB-14A468-HA is being used, please discard by prying off.

   CAUTION:

   BE CAREFUL WHEN PRYING OFF THE OLD SPACER, SO THAT THE SPACER LEGS ARE NOT BROKEN OFF INSIDE THE CONNECTOR.

3. Snap on the "new" spacer F4TB-14A468-CA (Service Number F4PZ-14A468-A).

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:

NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

DEALER CODING

OASIS CODES:

112000, 203000, 203200