Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall - Engine Cooling Fan Circuit Modification
- Overview
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit AA
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit BB
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit CC
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit DD
- Dealer Letter
- Owner Letter - Kit AA
- Owner Letter - Kit BB
- Owner Letter - Kit CC
- Owner Letter - Kit DD
- Recall - Lighting Control Module Replacement
- Recall 95V012000: Incorrect Door Glass Tinting
- Recall 96V009000: Defective Lighting Control Module
- Recall 98V323000: Rear Lower Subframe Mount Plate Nut
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- Recall - Airbag Deactivation Switch Durability Concern
- Recall - Engine Cooling Fan Circuit Modification
- Customer Interest
- Frame - Creaking/Popping Noise While Turning/Braking
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- Power Steering - Grunt And/Or Groan
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Front Brakes - Squealing/Moaning/Groaning Noise
- Front Brakes - Squealing Noise When Braking
- Rear Disc Brakes - Squealing Noise
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P0411 Set
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
- Low Oil Warning Lamp - ON When Starting On An Incline
- Engine Cooling Fan Motor - Ticking Noise
- Rear Suspension/Underbody - Bottoming Noise
- Tire Wear - Service Tip
- Front Suspension - Clunking Noise
- Doors/Windows/Moonroof - Wind Noise/Road Noise
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Driveline Noises
- A/T - Oil Cooler Leaks
- Engine - Misfire/MIL ON/Codes P1443/P030X Set
- PCM/IMRC Actuator - MIL ON/DTC P1518 Set
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Engine - Intermittent No Start
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start/Surge
- Engine - Stall During Quick Tip-In Tip-Out
- Door Handles - High Effort/Rough Feel When Operating
- Front Brakes - Thumping/Clacking Noise While Braking
- Air Bag Warning Lamp - Incorrect Code 24 Diagnosis
- Antitheft System - Inadvertant Enabling
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Cupholder/Ashtray - Binds During Operation
- Engine - Rocker Arm Squeak/Chirp/Knock Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Intermittent Neutral Condition/No Forward/Reverse
- A/T - AX4N No 4th Gear/DTC's P0734/P0761/648 Set
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Codes Stored After Replacement
- Power Steering - Assist Reduced During Humid Conditions
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N DTC'S P0500/P1785/P1784 Set
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Subframe - Retention Nuts Spin During Removal
- A/C - Condensate Build Up On Inside Glass
- Suspension - Hooting/Grunting/Rattling Noise
- Cooling Fan - Runs After Engine Is Shut Off
- Frame - Clunk on Heavy Acceleration or Deceleration
- A/T - AX4N Clicking Noise On Reverse Engagement
- Steering - Grunting/Groaning Noise
- Air Suspension - Leaks Down Overnight
- Message Center - Check Ride Control Displayed/DTC's
- Alignment - Drifts And/Or Pulls While Driving
- Secondary Air Relay - MIL ON/DTC 0411 in Memory
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 98-5A-1 - 08/17/98
- Wiper Motor - Component Transfer Tips
- Leather Seat - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Paint - Codes/Cross References
- Side Doors - Wind noise Service Tip
- Side Doors - Wind Noise Service Tip
- Side Door - Wind Noise Service Tips
- Side Doors - Wind Noise
- Trailer Tow Lighting Wiring - Availability
- Antitheft System - Self Activation, Service Tip
- Antitheft System - Self Activation
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking At Low Speeds
- Blower Motor - Chirping or Squeaking Noise
- Front Subframe - Rear Retention Nuts Spin
- Subframe Retention Nuts - Spin During Removal
- Rear Underbody/Suspension - Bottoming Noise
- Rear Suspension - Loose/Bottoming Noise
- Rear Suspension - Bottoming Noise
- Rear Suspension/Underbody - Noise
- Suspension - Grunting/Hooting/Rattling 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
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- Front Brakes - Squeal Noise During Application
- Rear Brakes - Noise/Squeal
- Antilock Brakes - Cycling on Rough Roads
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - Harsh Shifts/Engagements/ DTC's Set
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Driveline Noise Service Tips
- A/T - AX4S New Lube Tubes
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- PCM - MIL ON/Code P0411
- PCM - Reprogramming Service Tip
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel Economy - Expectations Versus Usage
- Fuel System - Fuel Odor In Interior
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- Secondary Air Relay - MIL ON/DTC 0411 Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Engine - Intermittent No Start/No Fuel Condition
- Engine - Intermittent No Start Condition
- 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
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- 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
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- 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 - R134A Tracer Dye Installed At Factory
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Engine - Stall During Quick Tip In And/Or Tip Out
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Frame - Creaking/Popping Noise While Turning/Braking
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- A/C Pressure Switches - Obsolete Parts Return
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- EATC - Service Tips
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- Power Steering - Grunt And/Or Groan
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Throttle Position Sensor - Function and Diagnostic Tips
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Front Brakes - Squealing/Moaning/Groaning Noise
- Front Brakes - Squealing Noise When Braking
- Rear Disc Brakes - Squealing Noise
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P0411 Set
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- A/C Evaporator Core - On Vehicle Leak Test Requirement
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
- New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Low Oil Warning Lamp - ON When Starting On An Incline
- Engine Cooling Fan Module - Service Information
- Engine Cooling Fan Motor - Ticking Noise
- Recall - Engine Cooling Fan Circuit Modification
- Overview
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit AA
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit BB
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit CC
- Attachment III - Technical Instructions - Kit DD
- Dealer Letter
- Owner Letter - Kit AA
- Owner Letter - Kit BB
- Owner Letter - Kit CC
- Owner Letter - Kit DD
- Radiator - New Manufacturing Process
- Rear Suspension/Underbody - Bottoming Noise
- Tire Wear - Service Tip
- Suspension- Harsher/Firmer Ride
- Front Suspension - Clunking Noise
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Doors/Windows/Moonroof - Wind Noise/Road Noise
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Driveline Noises
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Flushing Oil Cooler And Lines
- A/T - Oil Cooler Leaks
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T - AX4N Electronic Shift Solenoid Applications
- A/T - Revised Torque Converter Identification Codes
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- Engine - Misfire/MIL ON/Codes P1443/P030X Set
- PCM/IMRC Actuator - MIL ON/DTC P1518 Set
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- EGR DPFE Sensor - Voltage Range Revision
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Engine - Intermittent No Start
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start/Surge
- Engine - Stall During Quick Tip-In Tip-Out
- Accelerator Cable - Diagnostic Procedure
- Door Handles - High Effort/Rough Feel When Operating
- Air Bag Modules - Discolored/Marred Covers
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Front Brakes - Thumping/Clacking Noise While Braking
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Engine Block Heater - Installation Procedures
- Wipers/Washers - Wiper Motor Transfer Tips
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Recall - Warranty Information Booklet Update
- Antilock Brakes - Cycling On Rough Roads
- Sheet Molding Composite - Body Repair
- Air Bag - Diagnostic Trouble Code Retrieval
- Air Bag Warning Lamp - Incorrect Code 24 Diagnosis
- Antitheft System - Inadvertant Enabling
- Antitheft System - Self Activation Service Tip
- EVAP System - Diagnosis and Testing
- 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
- Power Door Lock Actuators - Service Part Return
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips
- Cupholder/Ashtray - Binds During Operation
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Engine - Rocker Arm Squeak/Chirp/Knock Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Intermittent Neutral Condition/No Forward/Reverse
- A/T - AX4N No 4th Gear/DTC's P0734/P0761/648 Set
- A/T - AX4N Orange Tag Service Procedure
- A/T - AX4S/AXOD New Lube Tubes
- A/T - Special Tools For Removal/Installation
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Codes Stored After Replacement
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - AXOD/E Electrical Diagnostic Information
- A/T - AXOD/E Erratic Shifts
- A/T - Delayed or No Forward/Reverse, Shifts Out of Gear
- A/T - AXOD/E Accumulator Springs Identification
- A/T - AXODE Erratic or High Line Pressure
- A/T - TCC Pulsing On/Off, High Line Pressure, No Codes
- A/T - Delayed Engagement, Shift Errors, MLPS Codes
- A/T - AXOD, AX4S (AXODE) Revised Forward Sprag Race
- A/T - AX4S (AXODE) Rear Sun Gear Bearing
- A/T - AX4N Ticking Noise/EPC Solenoid
- A/T - AXOD, AXODE, AX4S, AX4N Revised Spline Drive Joint
- A/T - Case Breakage at Rear Planet Support Snap-Ring
- 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
- Recall - Lighting Control Module Replacement
- Power Steering - Assist Reduced During Humid Conditions
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N DTC'S P0500/P1785/P1784 Set
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N New Transaxle Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N TSS Sensor Air Gap Measurements Change
- Campaign - Virtual Image Cluster Replacement
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Remote Keyless Entry - Transmitter revision
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Recall 95V012000: Incorrect Door Glass Tinting
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint Service Tips - Front and Rear Bumpers
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Subframe - Retention Nuts Spin During Removal
- A/C - Condensate Build Up On Inside Glass
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Suspension - Hooting/Grunting/Rattling Noise
- A/T - AX4N Ticking Noise
- A/T - AX4N/AX4S Bonded Separator Plate Gaskets
- Cooling Fan - Runs After Engine Is Shut Off
- Recall 96V009000: Defective Lighting Control Module
- Frame - Clunk on Heavy Acceleration or Deceleration
- Recall 98V323000: Rear Lower Subframe Mount Plate Nut
- Tire Pressure Sensing System - Service Tips
- Campaign - Fuel Delivery Module Replacement
- A/C - Release of R134a Fluorescent Dye
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/T - AX4N Rear Planet Support Retaining Ring
- A/T - AX4N Clicking Noise On Reverse Engagement
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- A/T - Revised GROB Spline Drive Joint
- Trailer Wiring Kit - Availability
- Steering - Grunting/Groaning Noise
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Air Suspension - Leaks Down Overnight
- Message Center - Check Ride Control Displayed/DTC's
- A/C - Oil Visible At Spring Lock Couplers
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Alignment - Drifts And/Or Pulls While Driving
- Recall - Airbag Deactivation Switch Durability Concern
- Secondary Air Relay - MIL ON/DTC 0411 in Memory
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- 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