Powertrain Management: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Emissions
    • Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement
      • Overview
      • Administrative Information Attachment I
      • Labor and Parts Information Attachment II
      • Technical Information Attachment III
        • Catalyst Assembly Replacement Kit "A" Instructions
        • Catalyst & Inlet Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "B" Instructions
        • Catalyst Assembly Replacement "C" Instructions
        • Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "D" Instructions
        • Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "E" Instructions
      • Owner Sample Letter
      • Owner Letter
      • Dealer Letter
  • Safety
    • Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
• Customer Interest
  • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
  • TP Sensor - Poor Engine Performance/Mileage
  • Engine - Hesitation On Acceleration
  • Engine - No Start/Stalling
  • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
  • Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
  • TFI/MAP Connectors - No Start Condition
  • Engine - Tip In Stumble/Hesitation/Poor Fuel Economy
  • EGR Solenoid - Clicking Noise Off Idle
  • Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
  • Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
  • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
  • Distributor - Engine Miss/Low Power
  • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
  • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
  • Engine - Hesitation/Surge/Loping
  • Engine - Poor Performance/Low Fuel Pressure
  • Engine - Fast Idle Remains On After Warm-Up
  • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
  • Engine - Stalls On Deceleration Or At Idle
  • Engine - Stalls At Idle
  • Stator Assembly - Engine Stalling at Idle
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Customer Interest
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
    • TP Sensor - Poor Engine Performance/Mileage
    • Engine - Hesitation On Acceleration
    • Engine - No Start/Stalling
    • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
    • Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
    • TFI/MAP Connectors - No Start Condition
    • Engine - Tip In Stumble/Hesitation/Poor Fuel Economy
    • EGR Solenoid - Clicking Noise Off Idle
    • Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
    • Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
    • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
    • Distributor - Engine Miss/Low Power
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
    • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
    • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
    • Engine - Hesitation/Surge/Loping
    • Engine - Poor Performance/Low Fuel Pressure
    • Engine - Fast Idle Remains On After Warm-Up
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
    • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
    • Engine - Stalls On Deceleration Or At Idle
    • Engine - Stalls At Idle
    • Stator Assembly - Engine Stalling at Idle
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
    • Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
  • Driveability
    • Engine - Hesitation On Acceleration
    • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
    • Engine - Tip In Stumble/Hesitation/Poor Fuel Economy
    • Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
    • Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
    • Distributor - Engine Miss/Low Power
    • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
    • Engine - Hesitation/Surge/Loping
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
    • Engine - Stalls On Deceleration Or At Idle
    • Engine - Stalls At Idle
    • Engine - No Start/Idles Rough/Knock When Cold
    • Stator Assembly - Engine Stalling at Idle
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Erratic Operation
    • TP Sensor - Poor Engine Performance/Mileage
    • TFI/MAP Connectors - No Start Condition
    • Engine - Tip In Stumble/Hesitation/Poor Fuel Economy
    • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • EEC IV - Self Test Service Code 42 Diagnostic Tip
  • Low, Dead battery
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
  • Noise
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
    • EGR Solenoid - Clicking Noise Off Idle
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
    • Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
  • Poor performance
    • Engine - Poor Performance/Low Fuel Pressure
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Recalls
    • Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement
      • Overview
      • Administrative Information Attachment I
      • Labor and Parts Information Attachment II
      • Technical Information Attachment III
        • Catalyst Assembly Replacement Kit "A" Instructions
        • Catalyst & Inlet Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "B" Instructions
        • Catalyst Assembly Replacement "C" Instructions
        • Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "D" Instructions
        • Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "E" Instructions
      • Owner Sample Letter
      • Owner Letter
      • Dealer Letter
    • Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
  • Shorted/Open circuit
    • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
    • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
  • Starting problems
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
    • Engine - No Start/Stalling
    • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
    • Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • Sticking/Binding
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
    • Engine - Stalls On Deceleration Or At Idle
  • Weak Spark
    • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
  • Won't turn off
    • Engine - Fast Idle Remains On After Warm-Up
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Driveability TSB's - Summary
    • Overview
    • 1.3L
    • 1.6L
    • 1.6L EFI Turbo
    • 1.9L CFI
    • 1.9L EFI
    • 2.0L
    • 2.2L
    • 2.3L
    • 2.3L EFI Turbo
    • 2.3L HSC
    • 2.5L CFI
    • 2.5L HSC
    • 2.8L EFI
    • 2.9L EFI
    • 3.0L
    • 3.8L
    • 4.9L
    • 5.0L
    • 5.8L
    • 6.9L Diesel
    • 7.3L Diesel
    • 7.5L
  • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
  • TP Sensor - Poor Engine Performance/Mileage
  • TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
  • Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
  • Engine Compartment Wiring - Connector Service
  • Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
  • Engine - Hesitation On Acceleration
  • Engine - No Start/Stalling
  • Fuel Pump - Noise
  • Fuel Pump - Hissing Noise
  • Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
  • Spark Plugs - Shorting/Altered Scope Pattern
  • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
  • Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
  • EEC IV MAP Sensor - New Part Numbers/Applications
  • TFI/MAP Connectors - No Start Condition
  • Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
  • Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
  • Engine - Tip In Stumble/Hesitation/Poor Fuel Economy
  • EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
  • EVP Sensors - Non Interchangeable
  • EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
    • Overview
    • 1985 Pinpoint Tests - DM - EGR, EVP and EVR
    • 1985 Pinpoint Tests - Fa - Neutral Drive Switch -A/C Input
    • 1986 (EGR) Systems Functional Diagnosis
    • 1986 Quick Test: Continuous Self-Test 6.0
    • Pinpoint Test - DN - EGR - EVP & EVR
      • Overview
      • 1987 (EGR) Systems - Functional Diagnosis
      • 1987 Quick Test: Continuous Self-Test - 6.0
      • Pinpoint Test - DN - EGR - EVP & EVR
      • 1988 Functional Diagnosis
        • (EGR) Systems - Functional Diagnosis
        • Quick Test:Continuous Self-Test - 6.0
        • Pinpoint Test - DN - EGR - EVP & EVR
      • 1989 Functional Diagnosis
        • (EGR) Systems - Functional Diagnosis
        • Quick Test:Continuous Self-Test - 6.0
        • Quick Test:Diagnostic By Symptom - 7.0
        • Pinpoint Test - DN - EGR - EVP & EVR
  • EGR Solenoid - Clicking Noise Off Idle
  • EGR Solenoids - Contamination
  • Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
  • Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision
  • TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
    • Overview
    • Part 2 TFI-IV Ignition System With TFI Ignition Tester
      • Preliminary Checkout, Equipment & Notes
      • Functional Schematic
      • Ignition Coil Secondary Voltage (Crank Mode)
      • Wiring Harness
      • Stator - TFI
      • TFI Module
      • Ignition Coils - Secondary & Primary Resistance
      • EEC-IV - TFI-IV
      • Ignition Coil Supply Voltage
      • Wiring Harness
    • Part 2 TFI-IV Closed Bowl Distributor (With TFI Ignition Tester)
      • Preliminary Checkout, Equipment & Notes
      • Functional Schematic
      • Ignition Coil Secondary Voltage - Crank Mode
      • Wiring Harness
      • Stator
      • TFI Module
      • Ignition Coil, Primary & Secondary
      • EEC IV - Wiring
      • Wiring Harness
      • Ignition Coil, TFI & Stator Voltage
      • Wiring Harness
  • Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
  • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
  • EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
  • Distributor - Engine Miss/Low Power
  • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
  • Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
  • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
  • Spark Plug/Coil Wire - Resistance, Manual Correction
  • Ignition System - Octane Rod Replacement Deletion
  • Engine - Hesitation/Surge/Loping
  • Engine - Poor Performance/Low Fuel Pressure
  • PCV Valve - Recommended Replacement Schedule
  • Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement
    • Overview
    • Administrative Information Attachment I
    • Labor and Parts Information Attachment II
    • Technical Information Attachment III
      • Catalyst Assembly Replacement Kit "A" Instructions
      • Catalyst & Inlet Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "B" Instructions
      • Catalyst Assembly Replacement "C" Instructions
      • Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "D" Instructions
      • Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly Replacement Kit "E" Instructions
    • Owner Sample Letter
    • Owner Letter
    • Dealer Letter
  • Engine - Fast Idle Remains On After Warm-Up
  • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
  • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
  • Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
  • Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
  • Emission Diagnosis - Manual Revisions
  • EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
    • Overview
    • EEC IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 1986 19-253A
    • EEC-IV Quick Test-All Engines 1987 16-15
      • Passenger Car Service Code Chart
      • Light Truck Service Code Chart
    • EEC IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 1987 19-3
      • EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) Control/Vent (EGRC/EGRV)
        • Pinpoint Test DD4 Thru DD6
        • Pinpoint Test DD7, DD11
        • Pinpoint Test DD12
        • Pinpoint Test DD15 Thru DD17
      • Vane Airflow Sensor (VAF)
        • Test DK Wiring Diagram
        • Pinpoint Test Fault Code 26, DK 1 & 2
      • Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
        • Pinpoint Test Service Code 33, DL 30 Thru DL 33
        • Pinpoint Test DL34 Thru DL37
        • Pinpoint Test DL90
      • DC Motor Idle Speed Control/Idle Tracking Switch and Throttle Position Sensor - 1.9L CFI and 2.3L (HSC) CFI
        • Pinpoint Test KB26 and KB27
        • KB90 Continuous Memory Code 13
      • System Check
        • Pinpoint Test 5
        • Pinpoint Test S1, S2
      • Transmission - AXOD
    • Carburetors, Fuel Charging Assemblies, Throttle Bodies and Injectors 1988
      • CFI, EFI & Carburetor System Troubleshooting
      • Idle Speed Adjustment Procedures
    • EEC-IV -Quick Test -All Engines 1988 16-11
      • Quick Test:Engine Running Self-Test
        • B Code Output
        • C Passenger Car Service Code Chart
        • B Passenger Car Service Code Chart
        • B Light Truck Service Code Chart
      • Appendix:Self-Test With "Check Engine" Light (MIL)
        • Reading Codes - "Check Engine" Light (MIL)
        • How to Run Self-Test Using the Continental Message Center
      • Reference Voltage
        • Pinpoint Test C1 Thru C3
        • Pinpoint Test C4 Thru C6
      • EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) Control/Vent (EGRC/EGRV)
        • Pinpoint Test DD7 and 11
        • Pinpoint Test DD12 and 15
      • Vane Airflow Sensor (VAF)
        • Overview
        • Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Pinpoint Test DK 1 and 2
      • Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
        • Pinpoint Test DL 14, 20, 21 22
        • Pinpoint Test DL 23, 25, 30, 31
        • Pinpoint Test DL 32 Thru 35
        • Pinpoint Test DL 36, 37, 90
        • Pinpoint Test DL91, 92
      • EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
        • Pinpoint Test DN 20 Thru 22
        • Pinpoint DN 25, 26
        • Pinpoint Test DN 40 Thru 42
        • Pinpoint Test DN 43 and 44
        • Pinpoint Test DN 45, 50, 51
        • Pinpoint Test DN 90
      • Fuel Control
        • Pinpoint Test H1 Thru H3
        • Injector Bank Resistance
        • Pinpoint Test H4
        • Specifications Table 2 and Pinpoint Test H5
      • Fuel Pump Circuit
        • Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Pinpoint Test J1 Thru J31
      • Idle Speed Control (Bypass Air)
        • Pinpoint Test KE6 Thru KE8
        • Pinpoint Test KE9 Thru KE11
      • WOT A/C Cutoff (WAC) A/C Demand
        • Pinpoint Test km 1 and 2
        • Pinpoint Test km 3 and 4
      • RE-Initialization Check
        • Pinpoint Test QE 1 Thru 2
        • Pinpoint Test QE4
      • System Check
        • Pinpoint Test Flow Chart
        • Pinpoint Test S1 and 2
      • Transmission - AXOD
      • Integrated Controller
        • Pinpoint Test X10 and 11
        • Pinpoint Test X12 Thru X14
        • Pinpoint Test X50 Thru X52
        • Pinpoint Test X53 Thru X55
  • Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
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  • Fuel System - Liquid/Vapor Leak Detection
  • EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
  • EEC IV Pinpoint Test - Shop Manual Correction
  • EEC IV - Quick Test Incorrect Continous Codes
  • EEC IV - Self Test Service Code 42 Diagnostic Tip
  • EEC Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
  • Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
  • Vehicle - Welding Precautions
  • Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
    • Overview
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  • Engine - Stalls On Deceleration Or At Idle
  • Engine - Stalls At Idle
  • Ignition Timing - Spout Connector Locations
  • Fuel System - Pressure Test Gauge Tool Update
  • Engine - No Start/Idles Rough/Knock When Cold
  • Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
  • Stator Assembly - Engine Stalling at Idle
  • Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
  • Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
  • Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
  • Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline