An article in the August 2005 issue of TechLink discussed the introduction of connection systems with an integral connector position assurance (CPA)Â (fig. 5). If not operated properly, the CPA can be damaged during removal of the connector, which can cause DTCs to be set after the CPA is pressed into place.
If the CPA is fully removed from the connector housing or damaged in any way, it must be replaced. This CPA (p/n 54590003) is available in the SIR tray of the terminal repair kit.
The photos in the article portrayed the FCI connection system called ABX4, which was introduced on the 2005 midsize pickup trucks.
The system is also being used on these additional vehicles:
- 2006 Impala and Monte Carlo
- 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2006 Buick Lucerne
- 2006 Cadillac DTS
- 2006 mid-size utilities
- 2007 Buick LaCrosse/Allure
- 2007 full-size utilities
Refer to the August 2005 issue for detailed instructions. You may find back issues on the TechLink website, accessible through DealerWorld.
- Thanks to Kirk Reinbold
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