Campaign - Positive Starter Cable
86-141Positive Starter Cable - Reroute
Service Action S629
MODEL XJR Sedan 1995 MY DATE 12/94
VIN 720125 - 730113
ISSUE:
The positive starter cable may be incorrectly routed in 1995 MY XJR Sedan vehicles from VIN 720125 - 730118.
ACTION:
Inspect and if necessary correct the routing of the positive starter cable of XJR Sedan vehicles within the VIN range during PDI or at the next service opportunity.
The CORRECT routing of the positive starter cable is shown in Illustration 1. (Starter cable routed BELOW the automatic transmission dipstick tube.
The INCORRECT routing of the starter cable is shown in Illustration 2. (Starter cable routed ABOVE the automatic transmission dipstick tube)
If the positive starter cable is incorrectly routed, reroute following the procedure described below.
POSITIVE STARTER CABLE REROUTING PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the positive starter cable from the right side firewall stud.
3. Reroute the starter cable from above the automatic transmission dip stick tube (Illustration 2) to the automatic transmission dipstick tube (Illustration 1).
4. Reconnect the starter cable to the firewall stud and reposition the rubber boot.
5. Reconnect the battery and the clock.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Service Action S629
NOTE:
Due to the minimal time required to inspect the positive starter cable routing, no claim should be submitted when repair is not necessary
CLAIM SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Warranty summary codes have been assigned to this service action in order to simplify claim submission. The dealership will be reimbursed the labor time allowance as indicated.
DCS Dealers
Submit claims using the appropriate summary code for the vehicle model and work performed. Follow standard campaign submission procedures.
Non-DCS Dealers
Submit claims on the Recall Campaign Summary form W-25. Enter the appropriate summary code for the vehicle model and work performed in the Repair Code column. Do not use the W-1 warranty claim form.