Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Electronic Temp Control - Displays Fahrenheit/Celsius
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- A/T - 4F20E Whining Noise On Light Tip In Acceleration
- Rear Brakes - Binding/Overheating After Being Serviced
- PCM - High Idle Fluctuation/Stall/Exhaust Sulfur Odor
- EGR System - MIL ON/DTC's Set
- EGR System - MIL ON/DTC 32 or P0400 Set
- Suspension - Rattling/Creaking Noise
- Fuel Gauge - Drops From Full/Reads 3/4 When Full
- Power Door Locks - Intermittently Activate
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/C - Low Or No Cooling In High Temperatures
- Fuel Filler - Fuel Odor In The Passenger Compartment
- Body Side Door - Rattles While Driving
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Chemicals,Additives
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 985A33 - 08/03/98
- Paint - Materials For Warranty And Post Warranty Repair
- Power Door Locks - Intermittent Self-Activation
- Power Door Locks - Intermittently Self Activate
- Interior Trim - Repairs To Vinyl Surfaces
- Power Door Locks - Intermittent Self Activation
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Tips
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
- Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - 4F20E Whining Noise On Light Acceleration
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Engine Controls - General PCM Reprogramming Procedures
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- PCM - Stall/High Idle/No Engine Braking/Sulfur Odor
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Electronic Temp Control - Displays Fahrenheit/Celsius
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
- A/T - 4F20E Whining Noise On Light Tip In Acceleration
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- Rear Brakes - Binding/Overheating After Being Serviced
- Recall 97V184001: Defective Battery Post
- Recall - Battery Cracks/Negative Cable Corrosion
- PCM - High Idle Fluctuation/Stall/Exhaust Sulfur Odor
- Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures
- EGR System - MIL ON/DTC's Set
- EGR System - MIL ON/DTC 32 or P0400 Set
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Suspension - Rattling/Creaking Noise
- Fuel Gauge - Drops From Full/Reads 3/4 When Full
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Paint - Anti Chip Stone Abrasion Undercoat Service Tip
- Body - Structural Adhesive Recommendations
- Power Door Locks - Intermittently Activate
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Interior Trim - Vinyl Surface Repair Tips
- Paint - Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
- Paint - Materials For After Warranty/Warranty Repairs
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/C - Low Or No Cooling In High Temperatures
- Hood Lamp Switch - Updated Replacement Part
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Recall 00V419002: Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Fuel Filler - Fuel Odor In The Passenger Compartment
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Body Side Door - Rattles While Driving
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage
- 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