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February 23, 2004 Service bulletin

If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period,...

Pontiac technical service bulletin 02232004 for 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 1998-2001 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1998-2001 Pontiac Sunfire and others.

Bulletin number
02232004
Component
Electrical system: ignition
Summary
If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. Tt

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