Water intrusion into rear combination lamp CAN cause multiple dtcs and no-start condition service information

Bulletin number

NTB21-093

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

WATER INTRUSION INTO REAR COMBINATION LAMP CAN CAUSE MULTIPLE DTCS AND NO-START CONDITION SERVICE INFORMATION Water intrusion into one or both of the rear combination lamp assemblies can cause multiple DTCs, and possibly cause the vehicle’s engine to not start. Water intrusion into one or both rear combination lamp assemblies has been found to migrate through the harness, and can cause harness connector terminals in C1/E41 to corrode (Figure 1 on page 2).  Repair any damaged rear combination lamp assemblies immediately to avoid potential harness damage. Notice Harness connector terminals in C1/E41 found to be damaged through water intrusion due to a damaged rear combination lamp assembly is not warrantable.

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