Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Recall - Cat Converter Replacement
- Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement
- Recall - PCM Replacement
- Generals
- Campaign - Defective Blower Switch or Resistor
- Campaign - Heater Blower Switch/Wire Replacement
- Campaign - Blower Motor Switch Extended Coverage
- Campaign - Front Coil Springs Sagging/Broken
- Campaign - Under Hood Wire Harness
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I
- Attachment II
- Attachment III
- Overview and Service Procedure
- Fan Control Harness - Removal
- Fuel Charge Harness - Removal
- Engine Control Harness - Removal
- Power Distribution Harness Preliminary Component - Removal
- Cooling Module - Removal
- Power Distribution Harness - Removal
- Power Distribution Harness - Overlay Installation
- Power Distribution Harness - Installation
- Power Distribution Harness Preliminary Component- Installation
- Engine Control Harness - Installation
- Fuel Charge Harness - Installation
- Fan Control Harness - Installation
- Owner Letter
- Campaign - Keyless Entry System Transmitters
- Safety
- Recall - Engine Cooling Fan Electronic Fuse Installation
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Owner Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment I
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment II
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment III
- Supplement # 1 - Owner Letter
- Recall 01I009000: Heater Blower Resistor Defect
- Recall 00V367000: Cooling Fan Motor Overheating
- Recall - Fuel Tank Inspection/Possible Replacement
- Recall - Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
- Recall 94V203000: Fuel Tank/Filler Neck Leakage
- Recall 95V232000: Fuel Tank/Filler Neck Leaks
- Recall - Throttle Cable Defect
- Recall 97V225000: Throttle Cable Damaged/Frayed
- Recall 95V228000: Seat Belt Anchor Cracks
- Recall - Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Reinforcement
- Recall - Passenger Side Air Bag Inspection
- Recall 95E006002: Passenger Side Airbag Cracked
- Recall - R/H Rear Door Window Glass Replacement
- Recall 95V009000: Incorrect Door Glass Tempering
- Recall - Gear Position Indicator Deterioration
- Recall 94V184000: Fuel Filler Pipe Static Discharge
- Recall - Fuel Filler Pipe Ground Strap Installation
- Recall - Engine Cooling Fan Electronic Fuse Installation
- Emissions
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Water Pump - Squealing Noise
- Engine - Clattering Noise at Start-Up
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak At Oil Cooler
- A/C - Air Blows Out Defroster Ducts Only
- Suspension - Harsh Ride/Rubbing Noise From Rear
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift/DTC 678 or P0741 Set
- A/T - CD4E Transaxle Pump Seal Fluid Leak
- Engine - Reduced Power
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's Set/Stalls/Surge/Exhaust Odors
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Speedometer - Inoperative
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Accessory Drive Belt - Slippage in Wet Weather
- No Start/Charging System Lamp ON/Battery Discharged
- Engine - Stall/Hooting or Moosing Noise
- M/T - Clash/Grind Shifting into Third Gear
- Speedometer - Needle Waver/Noise
- Parking Brake - Sticking/Binding/Does Not Release
- Speaker Grille - Cracked
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Window Belt Line Molding - Loose or Falls Off
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- PCV Tube - Water Pump Drive Pulley Contact
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Steering - Thump on Hard Acceleration or Turns
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E No Forward Engagement And/Or 3rd Gear
- Engine Mount - Vibration/Judder On Take-Off
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Carpet - Fits Poorly/Loose
- A/T - CD4E Whistle Noise in Park
- Fuel Filler Door - Inoperative
- A/C Evaporator - Condensation Leaking on Floor
- License Plate Fasteners - Break During Removal
- A/C - Whistle Noise When Operating
- A/T, M/T - Right Hand Differential Seal - Leak
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- Speedometer - Needle Waver/Noisy
- Leather Seat - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Paint - Codes/Cross References
- Fuel Filler Door - Unable To Open With Inside Lever
- Side Doors - Wind noise Service Tip
- Side Doors - Wind Noise Service Tip
- Side Door - Wind Noise Service Tips
- Side Doors - Wind Noise
- Radio Speaker Grille - Replacement Tip
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Evaporator Case - Water Dripping Onto Floor
- Evaporator Case - Water Drips Onto Floor
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking At Low Speeds
- Blower Motor - Chirping or Squeaking Noise
- Wire Splicing And Wire Harness- Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair And Wire Splice Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Repair
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Splice Procedure
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Parking Brake - Sticks/Binds/Does Not Release
- Parking Brake - Sticks and Binds
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- M/T - Grinding/Clashing Noise Shifting Into 3rd Gear
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift/Engagement/DTC 628 or P0741
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - C4DE Right Hand Differential Leak
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Seeping at Vent
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Seeping from Vent
- A/T - CD4E High Impedance TCC Solenoids
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel Economy - Expectations Versus Usage
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- PCV Tube Wear-Through
- PCM - MIL ON/Engine Stalls/Sulfur Odor from Exhaust
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- PCM - Stall/Exhaust Sulfer Smell/MIL ON/DTC's Set
- Engine - Reduced Power In Extreme Cold
- Engine - Stall or Hard Start After 1 to 4 Hour Soak
- Engine - Long Cranking Time To Start/Stall
- Engine - Long Crank/Stall After Hot Soak
- Engine - Hard Start/Stall After 1 to 4 Hour Soak
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Engine - Exchange Program Information
- Engine - Clattering Noise at Start-up
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Radio - AM Band Static While Driving
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Steering - Reduced Assist During Wet Weather Conditions
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendation
- A/T- CD4E Service Units Low Fluid Warning
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - R134A Tracer Dye Installed At Factory
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- A/C Pressure Switches - Obsolete Parts Return
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- Engine - Exchange Program
- Engine - Powertrain Removal Service Tip
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Recall - Engine Cooling Fan Electronic Fuse Installation
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Owner Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment I
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment II
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment III
- Supplement # 1 - Owner Letter
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Throttle Position Sensor - Function and Diagnostic Tips
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- A/C Evaporator Core - On Vehicle Leak Test Requirement
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Campaign - Defective Blower Switch or Resistor
- Recall 01I009000: Heater Blower Resistor Defect
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Water Pump - Squealing Noise
- Engine Cooling Fan Module - Service Information
- Recall 00V367000: Cooling Fan Motor Overheating
- Engine - Clattering Noise at Start-Up
- Radiator - New Manufacturing Process
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak At Oil Cooler
- Engine - Rear Main Seal Removal Service Tip
- Campaign - Heater Blower Switch/Wire Replacement
- Campaign - Blower Motor Switch Extended Coverage
- A/C - Air Blows Out Defroster Ducts Only
- Recall - Cat Converter Replacement
- Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement
- Suspension - Harsh Ride/Rubbing Noise From Rear
- Campaign - Front Coil Springs Sagging/Broken
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- A/T - CD4E Forward Clutch Circuit Filter Service Tip
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift/DTC 678 or P0741 Set
- A/T - CD4E Transaxle Pump Seal Fluid Leak
- A/T - CD4E TSS Sensor Mounting Surface Incorrect
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift and/or Engagement Tip
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Recall - PCM Replacement
- Engine - Reduced Power
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's Set/Stalls/Surge/Exhaust Odors
- EGR DPFE Sensor - Voltage Range Revision
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Speedometer - Inoperative
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Accessory Drive Belt - Slippage in Wet Weather
- No Start/Charging System Lamp ON/Battery Discharged
- Fuel Tanks - Obsolete Part Return
- Recall - Fuel Tank Inspection/Possible Replacement
- Recall - Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
- Recall 94V203000: Fuel Tank/Filler Neck Leakage
- Recall 95V232000: Fuel Tank/Filler Neck Leaks
- Engine - Stall/Hooting or Moosing Noise
- Recall - Throttle Cable Defect
- Recall 97V225000: Throttle Cable Damaged/Frayed
- Recall 95V228000: Seat Belt Anchor Cracks
- Recall - Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Reinforcement
- Air Bag Modules - Discolored/Marred Covers
- Recall - Passenger Side Air Bag Inspection
- Recall 95E006002: Passenger Side Airbag Cracked
- Engine Oil Filter - Service Parts Return
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- M/T - Clash/Grind Shifting into Third Gear
- Speedometer - Needle Waver/Noise
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Parking Brake - Sticking/Binding/Does Not Release
- Campaign - Under Hood Wire Harness
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I
- Attachment II
- Attachment III
- Overview and Service Procedure
- Fan Control Harness - Removal
- Fuel Charge Harness - Removal
- Engine Control Harness - Removal
- Power Distribution Harness Preliminary Component - Removal
- Cooling Module - Removal
- Power Distribution Harness - Removal
- Power Distribution Harness - Overlay Installation
- Power Distribution Harness - Installation
- Power Distribution Harness Preliminary Component- Installation
- Engine Control Harness - Installation
- Fuel Charge Harness - Installation
- Fan Control Harness - Installation
- Owner Letter
- Speaker Grille - Cracked
- Audio System - Replacement Speaker Installation
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Recall - R/H Rear Door Window Glass Replacement
- Recall 95V009000: Incorrect Door Glass Tempering
- Window Belt Line Molding - Loose or Falls Off
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- PCV Tube - Water Pump Drive Pulley Contact
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Steering - Thump on Hard Acceleration or Turns
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E No Forward Engagement And/Or 3rd Gear
- A/T - CD4E Coast Clutch Piston Seal Service Tip
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - CD4E Service Units Shipped With Low Fluid Level
- A/T - CD4E Orange Do Not Service Tag
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Delayed Engagement, Shift Errors, MLPS Codes
- 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 - Vibration/Judder On Take-Off
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Paint Service Tips - Front and Rear Bumpers
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Carpet - Fits Poorly/Loose
- Recall - Gear Position Indicator Deterioration
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - CD4E Main Control Replacement Service Tip
- A/T - CD4E Whistle Noise in Park
- A/T - CD4E Servo Cover/Service Tool and Tips
- Fuel Filler Door - Inoperative
- A/T - CD4E Alignment Tabs On Cover Pan
- Campaign - Keyless Entry System Transmitters
- A/C - Release of R134a Fluorescent Dye
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- A/C Evaporator - Condensation Leaking on Floor
- License Plate Fasteners - Break During Removal
- M/T - MTX 75 New Fluid/Service Tip
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Whistle Noise When Operating
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Recall 94V184000: Fuel Filler Pipe Static Discharge
- Recall - Fuel Filler Pipe Ground Strap Installation
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- A/T, M/T - Right Hand Differential Seal - Leak
- 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