Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Fuel Gauge - Inaccurate Reading When Tank is Full
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Engine - Noise/Misses/Stalls/Runs Rough/Low Power
- Door Glass - Pop or Snap Noise When Cycled
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift/DTC 678 or P0741 Set
- MAF Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's Set/Driveability Concerns
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Axle Shafts - Fluid Leaks
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P0421 Set
- Air Bag System - Error Code 51Diagnostics/Repair
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Door Glass - Water Leaks/Wind Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E Buzz/Vibration in Reverse/Clicking Noise
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Instrument Panel - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/T - CD4E Whistle Noise in Park
- Chemicals,Additives
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 97-14-12 - 07/07/97
- 97-14-11 - 07/07/97
- Front Door Glass - Water Leak/Wind Noise
- Leather Seat - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Paint - Industrial Fallout/Iron Particle Removal
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- 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
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- 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 - CD4E Fluid Seeping at Vent
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Seeping from Vent
- PCM - Reprogramming Service Tip
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P0421/No Driveability Symptoms
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P0421 Set/No Driveability Concerns
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine, A/T - CD4E Buzz/Vibration or Clicking/Vibration
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention 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 - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Gauge - Inaccurate Reading When Tank is Full
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Engine - Noise/Misses/Stalls/Runs Rough/Low Power
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Door Glass - Pop or Snap Noise When Cycled
- Door - Replacement Service Procedure
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift/DTC 678 or P0741 Set
- 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
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- PCM - Reprogramming Tips
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- MAF Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's Set/Driveability Concerns
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Axle Shafts - Fluid Leaks
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P0421 Set
- Recall 96V090000: Airbag Label Non-Compliance
- Air Bag System - Error Code 51Diagnostics/Repair
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Recall - Fuel Filler Cap Replacement
- NGS Tester - Incorrect Display During Diagnostics
- EEC IV - Self Test Codes and MIL Service Tips
- Overview
- Overview of Three Digit EEC-IV Self-Test Codes
- 1) Technician Not Familiar With Self-Test Code Output
- 2) Inadvertent Erasure of Continuous Memory Self-Test Codes
- 3) Concern Setting Continious Memory Code Isn't Present
- 4) Grounded STO/MIL Circuit
- 5) Engine Running In Hlos
- 6) Misinterpretation of MIL Bulb Check
- 7) MIL Flashes During Self-Test
- 8) Processor KAM Is Erased or Fails
- 9) Damaged Star Tester
- 10) KOEO Processor Ram Test Failed
- 11) Intermittent VSS Fault Detected In Wiggle Mode
- 12) IDM Pulswidth Not Recognized By Processor (EDIS Vehicles)
- 13) Intermittent Ignition System Fault
- 14) Intermittent Open STI Circuit
- 15) Power Lost to EEC Processor
- 16) Other Warning Lamps Mistaken For MIL
- 17) Development Testing /Wrong Processor Released to Production
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Door Glass - Water Leaks/Wind Noise
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- 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 Buzz/Vibration in Reverse/Clicking Noise
- 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 - G4A-EL 3-4 Shift Hunt
- A/T - G4A-EL and F4EAT Trouble Code Identification
- 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
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Instrument Panel - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- 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 - Color Codes/Cross References
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - CD4E Whistle Noise in Park
- 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
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Recall - Child Seat Warning Label Installation
- 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