Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Recall - HC , CO and NOx Emissions
- Overview
- Parts
- Service Procedure
- A. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- B. Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim
- C. Clean Sub-EGR Valve
- D. Clean EGR Valve and Passages
- E. Adjust Fast Idle Speed and Reinstall Carburetor
- F. Replace Front Catalyst (MCC) & Insp./Repl. Exhaust Manifold
- G. Install Vacuum Harness
- H. Adjust Idle Speed & Basic Timing & Test O2 Sensor Output
- I. Test Carburetor Feedback System
- J. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- K. Replace Carburetor
- L. Install Intermediate Harness
- M. Reset Radio Presets
- N. Install Hose Routing Label
- O. Install Recall Completion Label
- P. Complete Proof of Correction Form
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Inspect/Correct Repairs Made During #293T
- Recall - Excessive HC CO and NOx Emissions
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- A. Inspect EGR Valve and Passages and Clean (If Necessary)
- B. Verify Choke Shim Presence
- C. Check Operation of Sub-EGR Valve
- D. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- E. Replace Front Catalyst (MCC), Check/Replace Exhaust Manifold
- F. Check Vacuum Hose Harness Installation
- G. Vacuum Hose Harness Installation (If Necessary)
- H. Check Idle Speed, Basic Timing, Test Oxygen Sensor Output
- I. Test Carburetor Feedback System
- J. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- K. Replace Carburetor (Only For Continued High CO Level)
- L. Check Intermediate Harness Installation
- M. Install Hose Routing Label
- N. Reset Radio Presets
- O. Install Recall Completion Label
- P. Complete Proof of Correction Form
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Excessive HC and CO Emissions
- Recall - HC , CO and NOx Emissions
- Safety
- Emissions
- Customer Interest
- Spark Plugs - Oil Fouling/Misfire on Hard Acceleration
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Tire/Wheel - Vibration and Shake
- A/T - Reverse Shake During Breakaway
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- Clutch - Roaring Noise When Pedal is Depressed
- M/T - No Reverse/Gear Clash Shifting Into Reverse
- Power Seat - Looseness/Shake
- Superceded Bulletins
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Body/Frame - Welded Sheet Metal Repairs And Replacements
- Body - Don't Apply Corrosion Protection On Plastic Panels
- Body - Front Bumper Fascia Repair For License Bracket Holes
- Collision - Safety Cert./Tire Press. Label Replacement
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Hub/Bearing Inspection COLL.
- Wheels - Reconditioned Wheel Usage
- Restraints - Replacement Seat Covers/Seat Cover Repairs
- Restraints - Use Of Salvaged Restraint System Components
- Body/Frame - Structural Repair Components
- Body/Frame - Usage Of Heat For Repair
- Vehicle and Component Identification
- Overview
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Vehicle Identification Number 1986 Passenger Car
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Defined 1986 Truck, Van, Wagon, Mpv
- General Information
- Body Code Plate
- Engine Identification Numbers
- Transmission Identification
- Vehicle Identification Number Colt
- Vehicle Identification Conquest
- Vehicle Identification Ram 50 - Power Ram 50
- Vehicle Identification Colt Vista
- Engine Control Systems - Manual Corrections
- Flooded Engine - Service Precautions
- Recall - HC , CO and NOx Emissions
- Overview
- Parts
- Service Procedure
- A. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- B. Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim
- C. Clean Sub-EGR Valve
- D. Clean EGR Valve and Passages
- E. Adjust Fast Idle Speed and Reinstall Carburetor
- F. Replace Front Catalyst (MCC) & Insp./Repl. Exhaust Manifold
- G. Install Vacuum Harness
- H. Adjust Idle Speed & Basic Timing & Test O2 Sensor Output
- I. Test Carburetor Feedback System
- J. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- K. Replace Carburetor
- L. Install Intermediate Harness
- M. Reset Radio Presets
- N. Install Hose Routing Label
- O. Install Recall Completion Label
- P. Complete Proof of Correction Form
- Owner Letter
- Spark Plugs - Oil Fouling/Misfire on Hard Acceleration
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Pump - Modification
- Oil Pump Inspection - Service Manual Revision
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Tire/Wheel - Vibration and Shake
- Upholstery - Cleaning Procedure
- Rear Axle Specifications - Manual Revision
- A/T - Reverse Shake During Breakaway
- Clutch Splines and Pilot Bushing - Lubrication
- Battery - Checking Procedure Revision
- Recall - Inspect/Correct Repairs Made During #293T
- Recall - Excessive HC CO and NOx Emissions
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- A. Inspect EGR Valve and Passages and Clean (If Necessary)
- B. Verify Choke Shim Presence
- C. Check Operation of Sub-EGR Valve
- D. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- E. Replace Front Catalyst (MCC), Check/Replace Exhaust Manifold
- F. Check Vacuum Hose Harness Installation
- G. Vacuum Hose Harness Installation (If Necessary)
- H. Check Idle Speed, Basic Timing, Test Oxygen Sensor Output
- I. Test Carburetor Feedback System
- J. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- K. Replace Carburetor (Only For Continued High CO Level)
- L. Check Intermediate Harness Installation
- M. Install Hose Routing Label
- N. Reset Radio Presets
- O. Install Recall Completion Label
- P. Complete Proof of Correction Form
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Excessive HC and CO Emissions
- ECI Driveability Tester - Usage
- Body - Rustproofing Application
- Propane Idle Mixture - Adjustment Procedure
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- Engine - Oil Application
- Engine Oil - New `SG' Level Oil
- Engine Coolant - Recycling Recommendations
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- KM132 M/T - 5TH Gear Revision
- Clutch - Roaring Noise When Pedal is Depressed
- Recall - Front Seat Belt Buckle
- Recall - Front Seat Belt Buckles
- Paint - Codes/Applications/Cross References
- High Altitude Conversion Package, Altitude Compensator
- Trailer Tow Wiring/Components - Installation Cautions
- Rear Axle Shaft - Retaining Nut Lock Washers
- M/T - Countershaft Gear Locknut Modification
- M/T - No Reverse/Gear Clash Shifting Into Reverse
- Recall 95V103003: Seat Belt Buckle Release Button Defect
- Head Restraint Guide - Replacement
- Seat Belt Extender - Types/Identification
- Power Seat - Looseness/Shake
- Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
- Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process