Intermittent No Crank, No Start (Clean Battery Side Terminal Stripped Threads, Replace Battery Cable Bolt)
| Subject: | Intermittent No Crank, No Start (Clean Battery Side Terminal Stripped Threads, Replace Battery Cable Bolt) |
| Models: | 2001-2007 GM Passenger Cars and Light-Duty Trucks (Including Saturn) |
| 2003-2007 HUMMER H2 |
| 2006-2007 HUMMER H3 |
| 2005-2007 Saab 9-7X |
| with Side-Mounted Battery Terminals |
This bulletin is being revised to update the models and provide a new labor operation number for this repair. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Numbers 02-06-04-015 and 03-06-03-006A (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).
Condition
Some customers may comment on an intermittent no crank, no start condition.
Cause
This condition may be due to poor battery cable connections. Cross-threaded/stripped battery cable bolts inside the battery side post terminals may cause poor battery cable connections.
Correction
To avoid replacing the battery , do the following steps:
| • | Clean the threads in the battery side post terminals using a 3/8" (#16) NC bottom tap. |
| • | Replace the battery cable bolt. |
The battery cable bolt is serviced separately from the cable and is available from your Parts Department. Be sure to use the correct bolt.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
N9551* | Repair Battery Side Post Terminal Threads and Replace Cable Bolt | 0.5 hr |
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Failed Object | Fault/Reason | Location Code | Warranty Type | Repair/Action Code | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3111303 | Repair Battery Side Post Terminal Threads and Replace Cable Bolt | 31113 | 63 | 0 | 01 | 05 | 0.5 hr |