Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Generals
- Campaign - Defective Blower Switch or Resistor
- 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
- Safety
- Recall 01I009000: Heater Blower Resistor Defect
- Recall 01V230000: Heater Blower Motor Resistor Defect
- Recall - Defective Heater Blower Resistor Connector
- Recall - Blower Resistor Inspection/Replacement
- Recall 00V367000: Cooling Fan Motor Overheating
- Recall - CNG Backfire Tank Valve Concern
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Infomation
- Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- Fuel Tank Valve Replace
- Intake Manifold Replace
- Owner Letter
- Owner Letter (97S73 - November, 1997)
- Dealer Letter - Supplement # 1
- Attachment I (SUPP. # 1) - Administrative Information
- Attachment II (SUPP. # 1) - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III (SUPP. # 1) - Technical Information
- (SUPP. # 1) Fuel System Bleeding And Fuel Tank Venting
- CNG Fuel Tank Assembly Replace
- (SUPP. # 1) Intake Manifold Replace
- Recall - Throttle Cable Defect
- Recall 97V225000: Throttle Cable Damaged/Frayed
- Recall - Engine Block Heater
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information/Refund Codes
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - New Part Procedure
- Owner Letter
- Supplement 1 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement 1 - Owner Letter - 98B21
- Supplement 1 - Owner Letter - 97B16
- Supplement 2 - Dealer Letter
- Recall - Headlight Switch Connector
- Recall 99V103000: Headlamp Switch Open Circuit
- Recall - Door Latch Replacement
- Recall - Recall 97S73 Supplement
- Recall - CNG Bi-Fuel Option Disabling
- Recall 97V067000: CNG - Backfire Problem
- Recall 99V247000: Fuel Filler Pipe Vent Hose
- Recall - Fuel Pipe Vent Hose Replacement
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Owner Letter
- Supplement: Dealer Letter
- Supplement: Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Supplement: Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Supplement: Attachment III - Technical Information
- Supplement: Owner Letter
- Recall - Gear Position Indicator Deterioration
- Recall - Pressure Control Reducing Valve Replacement
- Recall 00V075000: Pressure Conscious Reducing Valve
- Recall 97V203000: CNG Fuel Tank Solenoid Shut-off Valve
- Safety Recall - CNG Backfire and Tank Valve Concern
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- Fuel Tank Valve Replace
- Intake Manifold Replace
- Owner Letter
- Owner Letter (97S93 November 1997)
- Dealer Letter - Supplement # 1
- Attachment I (SUPP. # 1) - Administrative Information
- Attachment II (SUPP. # 1) - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III (SUPP. # 1) - Technical Information
- (SUPP. # 1) Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- CNG Fuel Tank Assembly Replace
- (SUPP. # 1) Intake Manifold Replace
- Generals
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- A/C - Air Blows Out Defroster Ducts Only
- Engine - Hard Start/Stall In Extreme Cold
- Suspension - Harsh Ride/Rubbing Noise From Rear
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- Bi-Fuel System - No Start Condition
- Fuel System (CNG) - Rough Running/No Start
- Fuel System (CNG/LPG) - No Start Condition
- Engine - Rough Idle/Stall After 8 Hour Soak
- Engine - Surge/Poor Economy/MIL ON/Codes Stored
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- MAF Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0171/P0172 Set
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift Felt On Heavy Accelerations
- No Start/Charging System Lamp ON/Battery Discharged
- Engine - Surging/Stalls During Acceleration
- Bi Fuel Vehicle - MIL ON/Codes Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- Fuel Tank, CNG (Bi-Fuel)/Rattling Noise from Trunk Area
- Steering Wheel - Vibrates While Idling
- M/T - Clash/Grind Shifting into Third Gear
- Engine - Coolant Loss From Block Heater
- Parking Brake - Sticking/Binding/Does Not Release
- Injector Fuse (10 amp GFI) Open and/or No Start
- Speaker Grille - Cracked
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Window Belt Line Molding - Loose or Falls Off
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Instrument Panel/Steering Column Gap Hider - Missing
- Paint - Rough Texture
- 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/T, M/T - Right Hand Differential Seal - Leak
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Recommended Repairs
- Safety
- Safety Recall - CNG Backfire and Tank Valve Concern
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- Fuel Tank Valve Replace
- Intake Manifold Replace
- Owner Letter
- Owner Letter (97S93 November 1997)
- Dealer Letter - Supplement # 1
- Attachment I (SUPP. # 1) - Administrative Information
- Attachment II (SUPP. # 1) - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III (SUPP. # 1) - Technical Information
- (SUPP. # 1) Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- CNG Fuel Tank Assembly Replace
- (SUPP. # 1) Intake Manifold Replace
- Safety Recall - CNG Backfire and Tank Valve Concern
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- Leather Seat - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Paint - Industrial Fallout/Iron Particle Removal
- 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
- 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 - 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
- PCM - MIL ON/Codes P0300 To P0308 in Memory
- PCM - Reprogramming Service Tip
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs from P0300 to P0308 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 Through P0308 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs P0300 Through P0308 in Memory
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- PCM - Reprogramming/Replacement for Bi Fuel Operation
- 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
- Temperature Gauge - High/Normal Reading Diagnostics
- Temperature Gauge - Reads High Within Normal Range
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Engine - Hard Start/No Start In Freezing Temperatures
- Engine Block Heater - Coolant Leak
- CNG Fuel Tank - Inspection Interval
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- 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 - R134A Tracer Dye Factory Installed
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Engine - Rough Idle/Stall After Starting
- Bi-Fuel Vehicle - Rough Idle/No Cold Start
- O2 Sensor - MIL ON/Codes Set/Driveability Concerns
- 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
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Campaign - Defective Blower Switch or Resistor
- Recall 01I009000: Heater Blower Resistor Defect
- Recall 01V230000: Heater Blower Motor Resistor Defect
- Recall - Defective Heater Blower Resistor Connector
- Recall - Blower Resistor Inspection/Replacement
- Engine - Camshaft Timing Procedure
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Engine Cooling Fan Module - Service Information
- Recall 00V367000: Cooling Fan Motor Overheating
- Campaign - Blower Motor Switch Extended Coverage
- A/C - Air Blows Out Defroster Ducts Only
- Engine - Hard Start/Stall In Extreme Cold
- Recall - CNG Backfire Tank Valve Concern
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Infomation
- Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- Fuel Tank Valve Replace
- Intake Manifold Replace
- Owner Letter
- Owner Letter (97S73 - November, 1997)
- Dealer Letter - Supplement # 1
- Attachment I (SUPP. # 1) - Administrative Information
- Attachment II (SUPP. # 1) - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III (SUPP. # 1) - Technical Information
- (SUPP. # 1) Fuel System Bleeding And Fuel Tank Venting
- CNG Fuel Tank Assembly Replace
- (SUPP. # 1) Intake Manifold Replace
- 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 Harsh Shift and/or Engagement Tip
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- Bi-Fuel System - No Start Condition
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Fuel System (CNG) - Rough Running/No Start
- Fuel System (CNG/LPG) - No Start Condition
- PCM - Reprogramming Tips
- Engine - Rough Idle/Stall After 8 Hour Soak
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- Engine - Surge/Poor Economy/MIL ON/Codes Stored
- EGR DPFE Sensor - Voltage Range Revision
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- MAF Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0171/P0172 Set
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift Felt On Heavy Accelerations
- No Start/Charging System Lamp ON/Battery Discharged
- Engine - Surging/Stalls During Acceleration
- Bi Fuel Vehicle - MIL ON/Codes Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- Fuel Tanks - Obsolete Part Return
- Fuel Tank Venting - Service Tips
- Fuel Tank, CNG (Bi-Fuel)/Rattling Noise from Trunk Area
- Fuel System - CNG Fuel Tank Inspection
- Recall - Throttle Cable Defect
- Recall 97V225000: Throttle Cable Damaged/Frayed
- Steering Wheel - Vibrates While Idling
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- M/T - Clash/Grind Shifting into Third Gear
- Recall - Engine Block Heater
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information/Refund Codes
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - New Part Procedure
- Owner Letter
- Supplement 1 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement 1 - Owner Letter - 98B21
- Supplement 1 - Owner Letter - 97B16
- Supplement 2 - Dealer Letter
- Engine - Coolant Loss From Block Heater
- Temperature Gauge - Reads High At Normal Temperature
- Recall - Headlight Switch Connector
- Recall 99V103000: Headlamp Switch Open Circuit
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Parking Brake - Sticking/Binding/Does Not Release
- NGS Tester - Incorrect Display During Diagnostics
- Scanner Displays False High Spark Advance Reading
- Injector Fuse (10 amp GFI) Open and/or No Start
- 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
- Recall - Door Latch Replacement
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Window Belt Line Molding - Loose or Falls Off
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E - Direct Clutch Separator Plates
- A/T - CD4E Service Units Shipped With Low Fluid Level
- A/T - CD4E Replacement Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- 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
- M/T - MTX 75 Orange Tag Service Procedure
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Instrument Panel/Steering Column Gap Hider - Missing
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Bi Fuel - Intermittent Starting or Driveability Tip
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Recall - Recall 97S73 Supplement
- Recall - CNG Bi-Fuel Option Disabling
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Recall 97V067000: CNG - Backfire Problem
- Bi Fuel System - Component Identification
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Paint - Color Codes/Cross References
- Paint - Rough Texture
- Recall 99V247000: Fuel Filler Pipe Vent Hose
- Recall - Fuel Pipe Vent Hose Replacement
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Owner Letter
- Supplement: Dealer Letter
- Supplement: Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Supplement: Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Supplement: Attachment III - Technical Information
- Supplement: Owner Letter
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Carpet - Fits Poorly/Loose
- Recall - Gear Position Indicator Deterioration
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - CD4E Whistle Noise in Park
- Fuel Filler Door - Inoperative
- A/T - CD4E Alignment Tabs On Cover Pan
- A/C - R134a Tracer Dye and Three O Ring Spring Couplers
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- A/C Evaporator - Condensation Leaking on Floor
- Recall - Pressure Control Reducing Valve Replacement
- Recall 00V075000: Pressure Conscious Reducing Valve
- License Plate Fasteners - Break During Removal
- M/T - MTX 75 New Fluid/Service Tip
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Recall 97V203000: CNG Fuel Tank Solenoid Shut-off Valve
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Bi-Fuel System - Compuvalve Replacement
- Safety Recall - CNG Backfire and Tank Valve Concern
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- Fuel Tank Valve Replace
- Intake Manifold Replace
- Owner Letter
- Owner Letter (97S93 November 1997)
- Dealer Letter - Supplement # 1
- Attachment I (SUPP. # 1) - Administrative Information
- Attachment II (SUPP. # 1) - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III (SUPP. # 1) - Technical Information
- (SUPP. # 1) Fuel System Bleeding and Fuel Tank Venting
- CNG Fuel Tank Assembly Replace
- (SUPP. # 1) Intake Manifold Replace
- Bi-Fuel - Compuvalve Connecting/Disconnecting Procedure
- 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