Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection And Repair
- Recall 11V385000: Fuel Tank Strap Replacement
- Recall - Wheels/Tires, Incorrect Certification Label
- Recall 99V039000: Tire and Rim Identification Label
- Recall - Supplementary Tire Label Installation
- Recall - Tow Hook Replacement
- Recall 05V388000: Cruise Control Switch Replacement
- Recall 98V192000: Speed Control Cable Loose
- Recall 98V194000: Fuel Pressure Regulator O-ring Leak
- Recall - Fuel Pressure Regulator Seal Leakage
- Recall 07V336000: Cruise Control Fire Hazard
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Inspection
- Important Reminder Customer Letter - Truck
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - FJH Parts Application Chart
- Attachment V - Dealer Q & A
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Car - Parts Available
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Truck - Required Service Not Performed Yet
- Owner Letter
- Customer Interest
- Outer Door Panel - Cracking
- Inner Fender Well - Rear Fender Well Dented/Dinged
- A/C - Whistling Noise When Driving With A/C OFF
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Engine - Rough Idle/Noise When Cold
- Head Gasket - Right Hand Side Oil Leak
- Engine - Oil Leak From R/H Cylinder Head Gasket
- A/T Cooler - Fluid Leaks at Radiator
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Ignition Key - Hard To Remove From Ignition Cylinder
- Driveline - Clunking/Grunting Noise/Shudder
- Front Differential - Moaning Noise In 2WD Mode
- Drivetrain - Rear Differential Whine/Hum Noise
- Transfer Case - Inadvertent Shifts
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- Compuvalve - Rough Idle Speed/Stalls at Idle Speeds
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- Engine Controls - DTC P1635 Set After PCM/IC Replacement
- Fuel System - Whistling Noise
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Rear Brakes - Grabbing On First Few Applications
- Starter Solenoid - No Crank/No Start Condition
- Starting System - No Crank/No Start Condition
- A/T - 4R70W 4-3 Coastdown Clunk Noise On Deceleration
- Oil Pressure Sending Unit - Drip Shield Interference
- Body - Roof Ditch Material Cracking
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Information
- Application Tips & Steps Common to All Repairs
- AKZO - SIKKENS - National Rule
- AKZO - SIKKENS Rule 45 and 1151
- BASF - R-M
- BASF - Glasurit
- PPG Deltron System
- PPG Global System
- Spies Hecker(R) Low VOC Recommendation
- Spies Hecker(R) National Rule Recommendation
- Standox(R) Low VOC Recommendation
- Standox(R) National Rule Recommendation
- Dupont California Recommendation 800-3DuPont
- Dupont National Rule Recommendation 800-3DuPont
- Sherwin-Williams National Rule Recommendation
- Sherwin-Williams Low VOC Recommendation
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Speedometer Defective,, 4X4 Lamp ON, DTCs P1635/P1639
- A/T - 4R70W TCIL ON/Code P0782/Delayed/No 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - 4R70W TCIL/MIL ON/Trouble Codes Stored
- Windshield Wipers - Operate While Switch is OFF
- Differential - Chattering On Turns
- Driveline - Clunk/Bump When Starting From A Stop
- Body - Driver Side Window Binds When Operated
- Body - Corrosion At Bottom of Door or Tailgate
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Body - Sliding Back Glass Windnoise/Water Leaks
- Sliding Rear Window - Water Leaks to Interior
- Mirrors - Side View Glass Deterioration
- Console - Storage Bin Detaches
- Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
- Autolock System - Functions Not Operating Properly
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/T - 4R70W Clunk Noise on 2nd to 1st Gear Downshift
- M/T - M5OD Vehicle Will Not Go Into Reverse
- Body - Front Window(s) Pop/Thump Noise at End of Travel
- Tailgate - Squeaking/Binding Condition
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Exhaust System - Broken Exhaust Manifold Studs
- Chemicals,Additives
- Factory Modifications
- Recommended Repairs
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- Rear Inner Fender Well - Dented or Dinged
- 05S28S5 - 09/30/05
- Front Wipers - Operate While Switch is in OFF Position
- Front Wipers - Operate While Switch Is In Off Position
- Recall - Speed Control Deactivation Switch Defects
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Circuit Defect
- 05S28S12 - 08/20/07
- 05S28S11 - 08/03/07
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch/Fire Hazard
- Recall - Speed Control System Modification
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Defects
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Modification
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Defect/Fire Hazard
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Defect
- Door/Tailgate - Corrosion
- Door - Outer Panel Cracking
- Passive Antitheft System (PATS) - Diagnostics Tips
- A/T - 4R70W Delayed Or No 2-3 Upshift
- Steering - Tie Rod End Inspection Procedure
- Steering - Canadian Vehicle Tie Rod Inspection Procedure
- Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Tips
- Wire Splicing And Wire Harness- Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
- Battery Saver Relay - Loss Of Electrical Functions
- Passive Antitheft System - Diagnostic Service Tip
- Battery - Service/Charging Tips
- Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
- Rear Brakes - Grabbing When Cold
- Antilock Brake System - Lamp ON/High Pedal Effort
- Drivetrain - Drive Axle Whine/Hum on Accel/Decel/Cruise
- Drivetrain - Rear Axle Whine or Hum
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - Fluid Leak At Radiator Oil Cooler
- Vehicle - Calibration Information
- Recall - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair
- 11S21 - 08/01/11
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- EVAP System - MIL ON Multiple DTC's Set
- Engine Controls - General PCM Reprogramming Procedures
- A/T - 4R70W MIL/TCIL ON/Trouble Codes Stored
- EVAP - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/EVAP System DTC's Set
- PCM - DTC's P1635 or P1639 Set/4X4 Lamp ON
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Exhaust System - Exhaust Manifold Studs Broken
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Engine - Cylinder Head Gasket Oil Leak
- Battery - Battery EYE Function/Charging Service Tips
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/T - E4OD/4R100 In Line Filter Kit Tips
- A/T - E4OD/4R100 Fluid In-Line Filter Kit
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostics Tips
- Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostic Tips
- Engine - Cylinder Head Spark Plug Thread Repair
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Outer Door Panel - Cracking
- Inner Fender Well - Rear Fender Well Dented/Dinged
- Recall - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection And Repair
- Recall 11V385000: Fuel Tank Strap Replacement
- A/C - Whistling Noise When Driving With A/C OFF
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Engine - Rough Idle/Noise When Cold
- Campaign - Tie Rod Inspection Maintenance Reminder
- Head Gasket - Right Hand Side Oil Leak
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Engine - Oil Leak From R/H Cylinder Head Gasket
- A/T Cooler - Fluid Leaks at Radiator
- Recall - Wheels/Tires, Incorrect Certification Label
- Recall 99V039000: Tire and Rim Identification Label
- Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
- Recall - Supplementary Tire Label Installation
- Recall - Tow Hook Replacement
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Battery Saver Relay - Malfunction
- Ignition Key - Hard To Remove From Ignition Cylinder
- Driveline - Clunking/Grunting Noise/Shudder
- Front Differential - Moaning Noise In 2WD Mode
- Drivetrain - Rear Differential Whine/Hum Noise
- Transfer Case - Inadvertent Shifts
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- Compuvalve - Rough Idle Speed/Stalls at Idle Speeds
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Engine Controls - DTC P1635 Set After PCM/IC Replacement
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- Engine Controls - Bi-Fuel O2 Sensor Diagnostics
- Fuel System - Whistling Noise
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Rear Brakes - Grabbing On First Few Applications
- Brakes - Reduced Power Assist in Freezing Temperatures
- Starter Solenoid - No Crank/No Start Condition
- Starting System - No Crank/No Start Condition
- Ignition System - Coil-On-Plug Misfire Diagnostic Tips
- A/T - 4R70W 4-3 Coastdown Clunk Noise On Deceleration
- Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures
- Exhaust System - Catalytic Converter Ticking/Knocking
- Recall 05V388000: Cruise Control Switch Replacement
- Brake Rotor - Incorrect Discard Thickness Specification
- Oil Pressure Sending Unit - Drip Shield Interference
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Steering - Tie Rod End Inspection Procedures
- Frame - Service Kit Availability
- Body - Roof Ditch Material Cracking
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Information
- Application Tips & Steps Common to All Repairs
- AKZO - SIKKENS - National Rule
- AKZO - SIKKENS Rule 45 and 1151
- BASF - R-M
- BASF - Glasurit
- PPG Deltron System
- PPG Global System
- Spies Hecker(R) Low VOC Recommendation
- Spies Hecker(R) National Rule Recommendation
- Standox(R) Low VOC Recommendation
- Standox(R) National Rule Recommendation
- Dupont California Recommendation 800-3DuPont
- Dupont National Rule Recommendation 800-3DuPont
- Sherwin-Williams National Rule Recommendation
- Sherwin-Williams Low VOC Recommendation
- PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips
- EVAP - DTC's P0442/P0455/MIL ON/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Speedometer Defective,, 4X4 Lamp ON, DTCs P1635/P1639
- LPG - Parameter Identification Data Input and Output
- PCM - Calibration Information
- A/T - 4R70W TCIL ON/Code P0782/Delayed/No 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - 4R70W TCIL/MIL ON/Trouble Codes Stored
- Windshield Wipers - Operate While Switch is OFF
- Differential - Chattering On Turns
- Driveline - Clunk/Bump When Starting From A Stop
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Body - Driver Side Window Binds When Operated
- Body - Corrosion At Bottom of Door or Tailgate
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Body - Sliding Back Glass Windnoise/Water Leaks
- Sliding Rear Window - Water Leaks to Interior
- Mirrors - Side View Glass Deterioration
- Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Console - Storage Bin Detaches
- A/T - Cold Fluid Level Checking
- A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Recall 98V192000: Speed Control Cable Loose
- Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Bi Fuel System - Component Identification
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Interior Trim - Vinyl Surface Repair Tips
- Autolock System - Functions Not Operating Properly
- Locks - Lock Service Packages Available
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Recall 98V194000: Fuel Pressure Regulator O-ring Leak
- Recall - Fuel Pressure Regulator Seal Leakage
- Hood Lamp Switch - Revised
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/T - 4R70W Clunk Noise on 2nd to 1st Gear Downshift
- M/T - M5OD Vehicle Will Not Go Into Reverse
- A/T - 4R70W Needle Bearing/Race Kit Service Tip
- Body - Front Window(s) Pop/Thump Noise at End of Travel
- Tailgate - Squeaking/Binding Condition
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Bi-Fuel System - Compuvalve Replacement
- Bi-Fuel - Lock Off Solenoid/Tank Valve Coil Resistance
- Engine - Reman Engine Head Gasket Identification
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Keyless Entry - Keypad Diagnostics
- Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- Recall 07V336000: Cruise Control Fire Hazard
- Engine - Spark Plug Hole Thread Repair Procedure
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Inspection
- Important Reminder Customer Letter - Truck
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - FJH Parts Application Chart
- Attachment V - Dealer Q & A
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Car - Parts Available
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Truck - Required Service Not Performed Yet
- Owner Letter
- Exhaust System - Broken Exhaust Manifold Studs
- Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure
- Overview
- Description and Operation
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Overview
- Diagnostic Process
- 1. Customer Interview
- 2. Pre-Drive Check
- 3. Preparing For the Road Test
- 4. Verify the Customer Concern
- 5. Road Test
- 6. Check OASIS/TSBs/Repair History
- 7. Diagnostic Procedure
- NVH Condition and Symptom Categories
- Symptom Charts
- Pinpoint Tests
- Overview
- Pinpoint Test A: Brake Vibration/Shudder Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test B: Engine Ticking Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test C:Front ENG. ACC. Drive (Fead) Bearing Hoot Diag.
- Pinpoint Test D: Power Steering Moan Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test E: Engine Driven Cooling Fan Moan Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test F: Drumming Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test G: Engine Ticking, Knock/Continuous Rattle Diag.
- Pinpoint Test H: Front Suspension Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test I: Rear Suspension Noise Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test J: Wheel and Tire Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test K: High Speed Shake or Shimmy Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test L: Clutch Vibration
- Pinpoint Test M: Transfer Case Vibration
- Component Tests
- Tire Wear Patterns & Frequency Calculations
- General Procedures