Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Recall - Steering Column Coupling Bolt
- Recall 92V015000: Steering Column Shaft Bolt Fracture
- Recall - Fuel Tank Flange
- Recall 92V147000: Damaged Fuel Tank Mounting Straps
- Recall 97V149000: Safety Belt Anchor Hook Defect
- Recall - ABS Piston and Pump/Motor Assy.
- Recall 96V229000: Steering Wheel Defect
- Recall - Steering wheel Anti-Separation Plate
- Recall 95I001002: Liftgate Latch Defect
- Recall 95I001006: Liftgate Latch Defect
- Recall 97V079000: Liftgate Strut Attaching Bolt May Fail
- Campaign - Liftgate Latch
- Recall 95I001000: Rear Liftgate Latch Opens
- Recall - Liftgate Support Washers
- Recall - Brake Pedal Pad to Arm Attachment Strength
- Recall 91V170000: Brake Pedal Defect
- Recall - Seat Belt Buckle and Anchor Clips
- Recall 97V148000: Seat Belt Buckles Can Dislodge
- Recall 96V099000: ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Failure
- Recall 99V189000: Possible Loss Of Wiper Function
- Recall - Windshield Wiper Pivot Failure
- Customer Interest
- Crossmember/Alignment/Wheels/Tires - Vehicle Drifts Left
- Fuel Pump - High Pitched Noise
- Fuel Pump - Noise/Engine Power Loss
- AC Ducts - Emit Odors
- Low Heater Performance - Diagnosis/Repair
- Air Conditioning Ducts - Emits Musty Odor
- A/C - Does Not Cool/White Flakes Blowing From Ducts
- Strut Mount Bearing - Squeak Noise on turns
- Serpentine Drive Belt - Chirping Noise
- Exhaust Flex Joint - Squeaking Noise
- Exhaust - Hissing or Puffing Noises
- Heater - Poor Performance
- A/C Unit Changes to Defrost Mode When Accelerating
- Tires/Alignment/Crossmember - Vehicle Drifts Left
- Aluminum Wheel Cap - Falls Off/Missing
- Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake/Wobble.
- Tire - Lead or Drift Corrections
- Front Window - Rolls Up Incorrectly/Weatherstrip Binds
- Liftgate - Howling Noise Above 40 Mph
- Top of the A Post - Wind Noise
- Steering Column - Creaking Noise
- A/T - Slips In Reverse At Low Temperature
- Converter Clutch - Vehicle Shudder on Lock Up
- A/T - 41TE/AE 42LE Delayed Gear Engagement
- A/T - Ratcheting Sound When Coming To Stop
- Clutch Pedal - Clicking/Popping Noise
- PCM - Deceleration Shudder At Low Engine Speeds
- PCM - Engine Knock on Acceleration
- PCM - Rough Engine Idle After Cold Start
- BCM/Instruments/Warning Lamps - Inoperative
- Door Ajar Lamp - Flickers/Locks Cycle Repeatedly
- A/T - Engine Stalls On Takeoff
- PCM - Cold Engine Knock
- A/T - 41TE Harsh 2-1 Gear Downshift
- A/T - 41TE Harsh 2nd - 1st Gear Downshift
- Speed Control - Intermittent Dropout/Disengagement
- A/T - Poor Shift Quality
- Door Ajar Light/Warning - Comes ON While Driving
- Seat Belt - Disconnected From Floor Anchor
- Front Seat Belts - Do Not Retract Fully
- A/C System - Poor Cooling Performance
- Park Brake Cable - Rattling Noise
- Park Brake Cable - Intermittent Squeak
- Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue
- Dash Panel -Cracking/Popping Noise While Turning
- Air Bag Warning Lamp - Continuously Illuminated
- Outside Door Handle - Body Separation
- Front Door - Sagging
- Front Door Trim Panel - Appears Worn and Discolored
- Sliding Door Center Hinge Roller - May Exit the Track
- Door Panel Carpet - Warpage
- Side Vent Glass - Bang Sound on Rough Roads
- Lower Windshield Area - Squeaking/Creaking Noises
- Rear Wiper Blade - Does Not Clean The Glass Well
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- Windshield Washer Nozzle - Freezes Up
- Luggage Rack - Rattle in Cross Winds
- Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Filter Bracket
- A/T - Shudder/Bumps/Slippage
- A/T Transfer Gear - Whine or Whistle Type Noise
- Engine Mount - Squeak/Clunk Noise
- Serpentine Drive Belt - Comes Off Pulleys
- Serpentine Belt - Comes Off Pulleys, Driving in Snow
- A/C, Heater - Temperature Lever Difficult to Move
- Fog Lamps - Moisture Inside Lenses
- ECT Sensor - Hard/No Start In Low Ambient Temperatures
- Speed Sensor - Intermittent Loss of Cruise Control
- Stop Lamps/Cruise Control - Malfunction
- Stop Lamps/Cruise Control - Malfunctions
- Middle Side Glass Vent Latch - Difficult Operation
- Vent Window Latch - Snapping/Clicking Noise
- A/T - 41TE and 42LE Whistling Noise At Idle
- Interior Dome Lamps - Will Not Operate
- A/T - 41TE Buzz In Reverse
- M/T - Shifter Squeak When Shifting
- A/T - Harsh 1-2/2-3 Upshifts and 3-2 Kickdown
- M/T - Vent Oil Leak
- Front Seat Adjuster Latch - Does Not Latch Smoothly
- Air Conditioning - Condensation Enters Vehicle
- Manual Transaxle - Locked in Neutral or Reverse
- Spark Advance - Adjustment Procedure
- Child Seat - Head Restraint Rattle
- Child Seat - Difficult Operation
- Left B Post Exhauster - Loose
- Factory Modifications
- Improved Performance
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Superceded Bulletins
- 23-08-00B - 11/24/00
- 240695 - 05/05/95
- 240195 - 03/03/95
- 235093 - 01/01/93
- 232593 - 04/30/93
- 21-18-96 - 12/27/96
- 082892 11/30/92
- Front Window - Rolls Up Outside of Glass Run
- Sliding Door Ajar Switch - Adjustment
- Cruise Control - Erratic During Initial Speed Set
- Stop Lamps/Cruise Control - Malfunctioning
- Speed Control - Intermittent Operation
- Front Manual Seat - Does Not Latch Smoothly
- Radio Transmitter Equipment - Installation
- Radio Transmitting Equipment - Installation
- Child Seat Tether Anchor - Parts/Labor Identification
- Child Seat Tether Anchors - Parts/Labor Identification
- Child Seat - Tether Anchor Installation
- Airbag - On/Off Switch Availability
- Airbag - ON/OFF Switches Availability
- Airbag - ON/OFF Switches Available
- A/C Evaporator - High Pitched Whistle
- Air Conditioning Ducts - Emits Foul Odors
- Wiring Diagrams - Service Manual Revision
- Electrical - Wire Splice Procedure Revision
- ABS - Left Front Speed Sensor Identification
- ABS - Component Replacement Procedure
- A/T - Vehicle Shudder During Torque Converter Operation
- A/T - Poor Shifting Quality
- A/T Pan Gasket - Reusable Design
- A/T - Vehicle Shudder During T/C Lock-up
- A/T - 41TE Harsh 2nd to 1st Gear Downshift
- TCM - 41TE or 42LE A/T, Poor Shift Quality/Shudder
- Fuel Pump - Noise/Driveability Concerns
- Fuel Pump - Excessive Noise
- Engine Controls - Flash Reprogramming Failure
- A/C - Loss of Flow and Cooling/Evaporator Freeze Up
- PCM - Engine Knocking on Acceleration
- Locks/Chimes/Wipers/Body Control - Inoperative
- Heater - Poor Performance In Cold Temperatures
- Engine - Oil Leak Diagnosis/Prevention
- Wheel Center Cap - Missing/Falls Off
- Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake/Wobble
- A/T - Vehicle Shudder During TC Lock-up
- Engine Coolant - Recommendations
- Serpentine Belt - Comes Off Pulleys
- A/T - ATF Usage List
- 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
- Brakes - System Diagnosis, Manual Revision
- Instrument Cluster - Intermittent Erratic Displays
- A/C - R-12 to R-134a Conversion Procedure
- A/C - System Sealer Usage Prohibition
- Crossmember/Alignment/Wheels/Tires - Vehicle Drifts Left
- Engine - Knocking When Cold
- Idle Air Control Motor - Whistling Noise
- Fuel Pump and Filter - Replacement Information
- Fuel Pump Module - Wiring Connector
- Fuel Pump - High Pitched Noise
- Fuel Pump - Noise/Engine Power Loss
- AC Ducts - Emit Odors
- Low Heater Performance - Diagnosis/Repair
- A/C - Evaporator Freezes Up/Lack Of Cooling
- Instrument Panel Vents - Emit White Flakes
- Air Conditioning Ducts - Emits Musty Odor
- A/C - Does Not Cool/White Flakes Blowing From Ducts
- Strut Mount Bearing - Squeak Noise on turns
- Engine - Piston Knock at Idle
- Engine - Noise Diagnosis
- Serpentine Drive Belt - Chirping Noise
- Exhaust Flex Joint - Squeaking Noise
- Exhaust - Hissing or Puffing Noises
- Heater - Poor Performance
- A/C Unit Changes to Defrost Mode When Accelerating
- Tires/Alignment/Crossmember - Vehicle Drifts Left
- Aluminum Wheel Cap - Falls Off/Missing
- Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake/Wobble.
- Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake
- Tire - Lead or Drift Corrections
- Front Window - Rolls Up Incorrectly/Weatherstrip Binds
- Liftgate - Howling Noise Above 40 Mph
- Top of the A Post - Wind Noise
- Recall - Steering Column Coupling Bolt
- Steering Column - Creaking Noise
- Recall 92V015000: Steering Column Shaft Bolt Fracture
- Torque Shaft - Bearing Replacement/Repair Procedures
- Driveline Vacuum Motor - Revision
- A/T - 41TE/42LE Shudder During EMCC Shift
- A/T - Slips In Reverse At Low Temperature
- Converter Clutch - Vehicle Shudder on Lock Up
- A/T - 41TE/AE 42LE Delayed Gear Engagement
- A/T - Ratcheting Sound When Coming To Stop
- Clutch Pedal - Clicking/Popping Noise
- PCM - Deceleration Shudder At Low Engine Speeds
- PCM - Engine Knock on Acceleration
- PCM - Rough Engine Idle After Cold Start
- BCM/Instruments/Warning Lamps - Inoperative
- Door Ajar Lamp - Flickers/Locks Cycle Repeatedly
- ABS - Wheel Speed Sensor Applications
- ABS - Component Service Procedure
- A/T - Engine Stalls On Takeoff
- PCM - Cold Engine Knock
- Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery
- Recall - Fuel Tank Flange
- Recall 92V147000: Damaged Fuel Tank Mounting Straps
- Fuel Tank - Slow To Fill
- A/T - 41TE Harsh 2-1 Gear Downshift
- A/T - 41TE Harsh 2nd - 1st Gear Downshift
- Speed Control - Intermittent Dropout/Disengagement
- A/T - Poor Shift Quality
- Door Ajar Light/Warning - Comes ON While Driving
- Radio - Short Circuit Diagnostic Feature
- Radio Communication Equipment - Recommendations
- Recall 97V149000: Safety Belt Anchor Hook Defect
- Seat Belt - Disconnected From Floor Anchor
- Front Seat Belts - Do Not Retract Fully
- Airbag/Clock Spring - Service
- Air Bag and Horn - Wiring Diagram Revision
- Wiring Diagrams - Manual Revision
- A/C System - Poor Cooling Performance
- Park Brake Cable - Rattling Noise
- Park Brake Cable - Intermittent Squeak
- Antilock Brake System - Operation Characteristics
- Recall - ABS Piston and Pump/Motor Assy.
- Front Suspension - Squeak Noise Diagnosis
- Recall 96V229000: Steering Wheel Defect
- Recall - Steering wheel Anti-Separation Plate
- Body Code Identification
- TSB - Body Code Used to Identify Vehicles
- Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue
- Dash Panel -Cracking/Popping Noise While Turning
- Radio Transmitters - Installation
- Air Bag - Revised Dagnostic Test Procedure
- Overview
- 3.2 Functional Operation
- 3.3 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- 3.3.1 Front Sensor Short
- 3.3.2 IGNITION1 (Run/Start) Low
- 3.3.3 IGNITION2 (Run) Low
- 3.3.4 Initiator (Squib) Open
- 3.3.5 Initiator (Squib) Short
- 3.3.6 Low Stored Energy
- 3.3.7 One Front Sensor Open
- 3.3.8 Replacement of ASDM and 3.3.9 Two Front Sensors Open
- 3.3.10 Warning Lamp Open and 3.3.11 Warning Lamp Short
- 3.4 Active Codes and 3.5 Stored Codes
- 3.6 Intermittent Codes
- Airbag - NHTSA Authorized Deactivation
- Air Bag Warning Lamp - Continuously Illuminated
- Auto Computers - Y2K Effects
- Recall 95I001002: Liftgate Latch Defect
- Recall 95I001006: Liftgate Latch Defect
- Recall 97V079000: Liftgate Strut Attaching Bolt May Fail
- Outside Door Handle - Body Separation
- Front Door - Sagging
- Front Door - Replacement Precautions
- Front Door Trim Panel - Appears Worn and Discolored
- Sliding Door Center Hinge Roller - May Exit the Track
- Door Panel Carpet - Warpage
- Side Vent Glass - Bang Sound on Rough Roads
- Lift Gate Trim Panel - Cracked
- Lift Gate - Wiring Diagram Revision
- Campaign - Liftgate Latch
- Recall 95I001000: Rear Liftgate Latch Opens
- Recall - Liftgate Support Washers
- Lower Windshield Area - Squeaking/Creaking Noises
- Rear Wiper Blade - Does Not Clean The Glass Well
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- Windshield Washer Nozzle - Freezes Up
- Outside Mirror Glass - Replacement
- Luggage Rack - Rattle in Cross Winds
- Trailer Tow Wiring Schematic - Revision
- Engine - Coolant Recommendations
- Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Filter Bracket
- Recall - Brake Pedal Pad to Arm Attachment Strength
- Recall 91V170000: Brake Pedal Defect
- A/T - Clutch Volume Index QuIck Learn
- Automatic Transmission - Gear Selection Revised
- A/T - Shudder/Bumps/Slippage
- A/T - (41TE/42LE) Service Information
- A/T Transfer Gear - Whine or Whistle Type Noise
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Intermittent Electrical Problems
- A/T - A604 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- A/T - A604 Accumulator Installation Problems
- A/T - A604 Snap Ring Breakage
- A/T - Failsafe Modes
- A/T - Chatter During Engagement or Shifts
- A/T - Intermittent Limp-In/Fault Codes
- A/T - Electrical Harness Repair Parts
- A/T - Circuit Leaks, Low/Reverse Accumulator Cover
- A/T - Engine Speed Sensing Problems
- A/T - Snap Ring Locations
- A/T - Neutral-Safety And PRNODL Switch Check
- A/T - Overdrive Reverse Piston Interchanges
- A/T - Improper 4-3 and 3-4 Shifts
- A/T - Underdrive Clutch Piston Outer Lip Seal Change
- A/T - 41TE (A604) Solenoid Body Electrical Check
- A/T - 41TE/42LE Bind-Up In Reverse
- A/T - 41TE/42LE DTC 41, 42, 43, or 44/Solenoid Circuit
- A/T - 41TE (A604) Neutral Safety Switch/No Start
- 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
- Engine Mount - Click/Snap Noise
- Engine Mount - Squeak/Clunk Noise
- Serpentine Drive Belt - Comes Off Pulleys
- Serpentine Belt - Comes Off Pulleys, Driving in Snow
- Automatic Transmission Fluid - Recommendation
- Transmission Range Sensor - Production Change
- Temperature Control Lever - Fails to Hold Position
- A/C, Heater - Temperature Lever Difficult to Move
- Fog Lamps - Moisture Inside Lenses
- ECT Sensor - Hard/No Start In Low Ambient Temperatures
- Speed Sensor - Intermittent Loss of Cruise Control
- Recall - Seat Belt Buckle and Anchor Clips
- Engine - Oil Leak Diagnosis
- Wiring - Revised Splicing Procedure
- Electrical Connectors - Cleaning Precautions
- Stop Lamps/Cruise Control - Malfunction
- Stop Lamps/Cruise Control - Malfunctions
- Speed Control - Adaptive Strategy
- Tires/Wheels - Radial Runout Specification Revision
- Middle Side Glass Vent Latch - Difficult Operation
- Vent Window Latch - Snapping/Clicking Noise
- Recall 97V148000: Seat Belt Buckles Can Dislodge
- Paint - Codes/Applications/Cross References
- Overview
- Domestic Passenger Car Exterior Paint
- Striping Colors & Application Chart
- Domestic Passenger Car Interior Monotone Paint
- Domestic Interior Two-Tone Paint
- Vinyl Roof
- Fascia Color Code
- Bumpers Color Codes
- Wheels, Door Handles, & Light BAR Package Color Codes
- Interior Paint
- Exterior Paint
- Paint Suppliers/Codes By Assembly Plant
- Stone Guard - Paint Repair
- Electrical - 50-way Bulkhead Connector Repair
- A/T - 41TE and 42LE Whistling Noise At Idle
- Interior Dome Lamps - Will Not Operate
- A/T - 41TE Buzz In Reverse
- Front Shock Tower - Metal Screws/Bolts Precautions
- Recall 96V099000: ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Failure
- Power Transfer Unit - Oil Change Procedure
- M/T - Shifter Squeak When Shifting
- A/T - Harsh 1-2/2-3 Upshifts and 3-2 Kickdown
- M/T - Vent Oil Leak
- Front Seat Adjuster Latch - Does Not Latch Smoothly
- A/C Refrigerant - Substitutes and Compatibility
- Recall 99V189000: Possible Loss Of Wiper Function
- Spare Tire Winch - Operation Precautions
- Air Conditioning - Condensation Enters Vehicle
- Manual Transaxle - Locked in Neutral or Reverse
- Power Transfer Unit - Viscous Coupling Failure
- Recall - Windshield Wiper Pivot Failure
- Spark Advance - Adjustment Procedure
- Air Bag System - ON-OFF Switch Availibility
- Air Bag - On/Off Switches
- Outboard Seat Belt - Lowering Extensions
- Child Seat - Tether Anchor Part Numbers and Labor Time
- Child Seat Tether Anchor - Labor/Parts Identification
- Child Seat - Head Restraint Rattle
- Child Seat - Difficult Operation
- Left B Post Exhauster - Loose
- A/T Pan Gasket - Reusable Design/Installation
- Restraints - Child Seat Tether Installation
- Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
- Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process