Starting and Charging: Technical Service Bulletins

• Customer Interest
  • Engine - No/Hard/Slow Start/Backfire/Kickback
  • A/T - 1-2 or 2-3 Slip/Flare, Launch Shudder & DTC P1870
  • Accessory Receptacle/Cigar Lighter - Inoperative
  • Charging - Low Voltage Reading Or Dim Lights At Idle
  • Starting - Revised Procedures for Inop Ignition Cylinder
    • Overview
    • New Tumblers
    • New Procedures For Seized/Won't Rotate Column Mounted Ign. CYL.
    • Procedure: Instrument Panel Mounted Switches
  • Electrical - MIL ON/DTC's Set By Various Control Modules
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Electrical - MIL ON/DTC's Set By Various Control Modules
  • Customer Interest
    • Engine - No/Hard/Slow Start/Backfire/Kickback
    • A/T - 1-2 or 2-3 Slip/Flare, Launch Shudder & DTC P1870
    • Accessory Receptacle/Cigar Lighter - Inoperative
    • Charging - Low Voltage Reading Or Dim Lights At Idle
    • Starting - Revised Procedures for Inop Ignition Cylinder
      • Overview
      • New Tumblers
      • New Procedures For Seized/Won't Rotate Column Mounted Ign. CYL.
      • Procedure: Instrument Panel Mounted Switches
    • Electrical - MIL ON/DTC's Set By Various Control Modules
  • Erratic Operation
    • Charging - Low Voltage Reading Or Dim Lights At Idle
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • Charging - Low Voltage Reading Or Dim Lights At Idle
  • Inoperative
    • Accessory Receptacle/Cigar Lighter - Inoperative
    • Starting - Revised Procedures for Inop Ignition Cylinder
      • Overview
      • New Tumblers
      • New Procedures For Seized/Won't Rotate Column Mounted Ign. CYL.
      • Procedure: Instrument Panel Mounted Switches
  • Starting problems
    • Engine - No/Hard/Slow Start/Backfire/Kickback
  • Sticking/Binding
    • A/T - Park/Neutral Switch Connector Cannot Be Removed
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Charging System - Low Voltage Display/Battery Discharged
  • Electrical - Harness Connection Inspection
  • Starter and Charging - Omitted From Service Manual
  • Electrical - Instrument Panel And General Wiring Repair
  • PCM Connector - Information on New Service Kits
  • Battery - Diagnosis and Charging
    • Overview
    • I.Battery Storage In Vehicle
    • II. Warranty Policy
    • III. Testing the Battery
    • IV. Diagnosing Discharged Batteries and Parasitic Battery Drains
    • V.Battery Charging
  • Updated Battery Replacement Catalog Numbers
  • Warranty - New Vehicle/Replacement Battery
    • Overview
    • New Vehicle Receiving and Inspection
    • Battery Protection During Vehicle Storage
    • Battery Warranties
    • Battery Replacement/Warranty Claim Submission Procedures
  • Battery - Insulator Replacement & Caution
  • Battery - Testing Equipment Explained
  • Battery - Parasitic Drain
  • Tools - Released for CS Generator Diagnosis
  • A/T - Park/Neutral Switch Connector Cannot Be Removed
  • Engine - No/Hard/Slow Start/Backfire/Kickback
  • A/T - 1-2 or 2-3 Slip/Flare, Launch Shudder & DTC P1870
  • Engine Control - Omitted From Service Manual
  • Accessory Receptacle/Cigar Lighter - Inoperative
  • Charging - Low Voltage Reading Or Dim Lights At Idle
  • Cruise Control - (W/Electro Stepper Mtr.) Diagnostics
  • Starting - Revised Procedures for Inop Ignition Cylinder
    • Overview
    • New Tumblers
    • New Procedures For Seized/Won't Rotate Column Mounted Ign. CYL.
    • Procedure: Instrument Panel Mounted Switches
  • Electrical - Aftermarket Fuse Warning
  • Electrical - Battery Charging Tips/Recommendations
  • Electrical - MIL ON/DTC's Set By Various Control Modules
  • Locks - Key Code Security Rules, Key Code Look Up
  • Electrical - Ground Repair Information