DIC Does Not Display Information (Reprogram the DIC Module) (04-08-49-024A)

Publication date: 2005-03-23
Reference number: 04-08-49-024A
Supersedes refnos: 04-08-49-024

DIC Does Not Display Information (Reprogram the DIC Module)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 04-08-49-024A, Date of Issue: March 23, 2005

Affected Model(s):	2004-2005 Pontiac Grand Prix; Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 51147166
Supercedes:	This bulletin is being revised to update dealers with the permanent fix for this concern. Please discard Corporate Bulletin 04-08-49-024 (Section - Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the DIC (Driver Information Center) goes blank and does not display any information. Intermittent operation does not apply to this bulletin.

Cause

The DIC may go into a logic lock mode due to a specific set of circumstances within the electrical inputs going to the DIC.

Correction

Reprogram the DIC Module. Do not remove, replace or exchange the DIC.

IMPORTANT: The DIC calibration will not correct all DIC concerns. The following diagnostics will aide in determining if the calibration is needed:
Reprogramming will not correct the customer's concern if any of the following conditions occur:

The DIC lights or displays text when the key is placed in the run position.
The Tech 2(R) verifies the DIC is communicating on the Class 2 bus.
If the fuse is removed and reinstalled and the DIC does not function with the key in the run position.

A new calibration, P/N 15257797/28012015, has been released to the dealers on TIS release 3.0, dated March 7, 2005 or newer. The DIC is reprogrammed through SPS programming via the Tech 2(R).

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Warranty Information

Labor Operation	Description	Labor Time
*N9519	Reprogram - DIC Module	0.3 hr

*This labor operation is for bulletin use only.