Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall - Replacement of the Brake Pump Motor Relay
- Recall 86V109000: Brake Pump Relay Replacement
- Recall 85V115000: Throttle Plate Sticking
- Recall 86V023000: Brake Fluid Sensor Wiring Repair
- Recall - Replacement of the Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Recall 98V323000: Rear Lower Subframe Mount Plate Nut
- Recall 86V108000: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Engine - No Start/Slow Start/Rough Idle/Low Power
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Onto the Carpet
- Distributor Rotor - Engine Bucking/Surging
- Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
- Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Air Suspension - Hum Noise
- Air Suspension - Erratic Operation
- A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
- Engine - Black Exhaust Smoke/Rough Idle
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Engine - Road Load Surge and/or Lean Misfire
- Engine - Intermittent Surge/Buck/Miss/Loss of Power
- Brakes - Rear Disc Drag
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - No or Low Output
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
- Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
- Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
- Radio - Ignition Noise
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Rear Brakes - Shudder/Vibration
- Engine - Knocking Noise
- Ignition - Open Circuit Due to Corrosion
- Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
- Headlamp - Lens Moisture Diagnosis/Tips
- Stabilizer Bar - Squeak/Grunt/Crunch Noise
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Glove Compartment Door - Hard Closing/Loose
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Air Suspension - Vehicle Sag/Spring Leak-Down
- Woodgrain Veneer Applique - Bubbling/Separating
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Rear Locking Differential - Noise On Turns
- Seat Track - Sticking/Slow/Inoperative
- Windshield Wipers - Inoperative
- Power Locks - Inadvertant Lock Out
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Adhesive Backed Emblem - Loose/Missing
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- M34 - 10/01/84
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 8798 - 05/06/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- 85132 - 07/01/85
- 84231 - 11/06/84
- 84223S - 12/05/84
- Windshield and Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Digital Odometers - Service Replacements
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- 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
- Electrical - Wiring Harness Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kits
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brakes - Occasional or Intermittent Squeal
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - AXODE No Forward and No Reverse
- A/T - AX0D and AXODE Revised One Way Clutch
- Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Exhaust System - Buzz or Rattle Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C System - New A/C Filter Kit
- A/C - New Filter to Prevent Compressor Damage
- A/C System - New Filter Kit
- Air Conditioning - Prevent Damage to Compressor
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Filter Kit Installation After Replacing Compressor
- A/C Compressor Replacement - Refrigerant Filtering
- A/C System - Use of R12 Refrigerant Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant
- 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
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Throttle Position Sensor - Request For Return
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Engine - No Start/Slow Start/Rough Idle/Low Power
- Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
- A/C Compressor Clutch Assembly - Service Caution
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Evaporator Core/Case - New Design
- Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Onto the Carpet
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Distributor Rotor - Engine Bucking/Surging
- Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Oil Pan - Revised Shop Manual Removal/Installation
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
- Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
- EATC - Redesigned Replacement Control Head
- Intake Manifold Bolts - Torque Sequence Correction
- Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
- Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
- Aluminum Wheels - Wear/Corrosion Damage
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Air Suspension - Hum Noise
- Air Suspension - Erratic Operation
- Tires - Field Service Locations/Representatives
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Speedometer Gear - Application Charts
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
- Engine - Black Exhaust Smoke/Rough Idle
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Throttle Valve - Control Pressure Specification Revision
- Recall - Emission Control System Modifications
- Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- Starter Relay - Replacement Precautions
- Engine - Road Load Surge and/or Lean Misfire
- Engine - Intermittent Surge/Buck/Miss/Loss of Power
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- 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
- Brakes - Rear Disc Drag
- Antilock Brake System - Improved Pump Motor Relay
- Recall - Replacement of the Brake Pump Motor Relay
- Recall 86V109000: Brake Pump Relay Replacement
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - No or Low Output
- Alternator/Regulator - Integral Design Service Procedure
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
- Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
- Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
- Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
- Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
- Fuel Line - Spring Lock Couplings
- Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling - Service Procedures
- Fuel Spring Lock Coupling - Shop Manual Correction
- Recall 85V115000: Throttle Plate Sticking
- PCV Valve - Recommended Replacement Schedule
- Power Antenna Mast - Replacement Procedure
- Electronic Compass - Calibration Procedure
- Electronic Cluster - Compass/Thermometer Proveout
- AM/FM Cassette Radio - Dial Lighting Dim
- Radio - Ignition Noise
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Power Door Lock - Activated By Courtesy Lights
- Rear Brakes - Shudder/Vibration
- Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
- Engine - Knocking Noise
- Ignition - Open Circuit Due to Corrosion
- Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
- Horn Relay - Location, Shop Manual Correction
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Headlamp - Lens Moisture Diagnosis/Tips
- Antilock Brake System - Continuity Testing Caution
- Antilock Brakes - Shop Manual Revision
- Recall 86V023000: Brake Fluid Sensor Wiring Repair
- Stabilizer Bar - Squeak/Grunt/Crunch Noise
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Ignition Key Warning Switch - Replacement Procedure
- Recall - Replacement of the Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Sheet Metal - Corrosion From Dealer Name Plate
- Exterior Moldings - Request For Return
- Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
- 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
- EEC IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 1987 19-3
- Carburetors, Fuel Charging Assemblies, Throttle Bodies and Injectors 1988
- EEC-IV -Quick Test -All Engines 1988 16-11
- Quick Test:Engine Running Self-Test
- Appendix:Self-Test With "Check Engine" Light (MIL)
- Reference Voltage
- EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) Control/Vent (EGRC/EGRV)
- Vane Airflow Sensor (VAF)
- Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
- EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
- Fuel Control
- Fuel Pump Circuit
- Idle Speed Control (Bypass Air)
- WOT A/C Cutoff (WAC) A/C Demand
- RE-Initialization Check
- System Check
- Transmission - AXOD
- Integrated Controller
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Processor - Request For Return of Assembly
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Vehicle - Welding Precautions
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Electronic Clock - Revised Diagnostic Procedure
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Glass Mouldings - `Rehau' Type Part Availability
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- Glove Compartment Door - Hard Closing/Loose
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
- A/T - AXODE No Forward and No Reverse Gears
- A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
- A/T - AOD Description of Changes
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - AOD Identifying Valve Bodies
- A/T - AOD Changes To 1986 Transmissions
- A/T - AOD New Information/Clutch Return Spring Tension
- A/T - AOD 3-4 Accumulator Change
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - AOD 4th Gear Complaints
- A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Excessive Case Bore Wear
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - AODE Cooler Return Line Filter Installation
- A/T - AOD Burned Or Slipping Direct Clutch
- A/T - AOD Planetary Gear Set Deterioration
- A/T - Shudder or Vibration During Coastdown 4-3 Shift
- A/T - AOD Reverse Drum Changes
- A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - AOD Rough 1-2 Shift After Overhaul
- A/T - Overdrive in 2nd Gear and Lockout/Binds in 1st
- A/T - AOD Torque Converter Identification
- A/T - AOD Rebuild Tips
- A/T - 3-2 Too Sensitive, or No Part Throttle Downshift
- A/T - AOD Relief Valves For Valve Bodies
- A/T - AOD High Pitched Noise In All Ranges
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - AOD No End Play/Overdrive Band Burned
- A/T - AOD No Fourth Gear
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - AOD Burned Overdrive Band/End Play after Rebuild
- A/T - AOD Loss of Governor Pressure Through Valve Body
- A/T - Harsh 1-2 Upshift or Slide Bump 1-2 Upshift
- A/T - Sprag Rotation
- A/T - AOD Kills Engine In Reverse and/or Forward Gears
- A/T - AOD Failure In Rear Of Transmission/No Lubrication
- A/T - AOD No Manual Low Gear
- A/T - Rear Planet Failure/Lack Of Lubrication
- A/T - AOD Governor Pressure Leaks
- 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 - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Ignition Timing - Spout Connector Locations
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
- Air Suspension - Vehicle Sag/Spring Leak-Down
- Instrument Cluster - Shop Manual Correction
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Engine Compartment Wiring - New Connectors
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
- Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Specifications Issue Technical Service Bulletin
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Diagnostic Procedure Correction
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Campaign - Wood Veneer Trim Panel Appliques
- Woodgrain Veneer Applique - Bubbling/Separating
- Campaign - Interior Wooden Trim Panels
- Interior Trim - Recommended Clean Up Tips
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Codes and Cross Reference
- Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
- Overview
- Section A Has Been Superseded By TSB # 9264, Dated 3/92.
- (B) Paint Exterior Color Peeling From Ultra Violet Light
- (C) Lower Body Stone Protection Repair Tips
- (D) Procedure For PVC Body Side Moldings
- (E) Lower Body-Side Stone Chip Protection Program
- (F) Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
- (G) Color Compatible Spray Primer Chart
- (H) Paint Repair For Tinted Clear Coat
- (I) Paintable Plastics
- (J) 1992 Paint Color Codes
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Air Suspension - Wiring and Circuit Diagnostic Tips
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - AOD Main Control Valve Body Gasket
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Rear Locking Differential - Noise On Turns
- A/T - AOD New Overdrive Band Anchor Pin
- Recall 98V323000: Rear Lower Subframe Mount Plate Nut
- Recall 86V108000: Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
- A/T - AOD Case Thread Update
- Seat Track - Sticking/Slow/Inoperative
- Brake Booster - Request For Return of Assembly
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Windshield Wipers - Inoperative
- Alternator Bracket - Parts Return
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
- A/T - AXOD Repeat Repair Avoidance
- M/T - Shift Lever Return Request
- A/T Vacuum Diaphragm - Return
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- Power Locks - Inadvertant Lock Out
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
- Fuel System - Gasoline Testing Kit
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Adhesive Backed Emblem - Loose/Missing