Powertrain Management: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Emissions
    • Recall - Emission Control System Modifications
      • Overview
      • Technical Instructions For Recall 87E62
      • Emissions Control Systems Modifications
      • Authorized Modifications Decal Preparation
    • Recall - Thermactor Air Supply Hose Replacement
      • Overview
      • Vehicles Involved, Condition & Correction Description
      • Owners Notification, Obligations, Technical & Administrative Instructions & Parts Ordering
      • Labor, Reporting of Completion & Owner Letter Information
    • Recall - Public Announcement of Emissions Recalls
  • Safety
    • Recall 82V088000: Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe Rubber Hose
• Customer Interest
  • Engine - Exhaust Backfires On Deceleration
  • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start Condition
  • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start/Hesitation/Stall
  • Engine - Rough Idling Condition
  • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
    • Overview
    • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
    • Idle Speed Adjustment
    • Procedure # 1
    • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
    • Warranty Coverage
    • Labor Standards Operations
    • Operation Description
  • Fuel Filter - Pulsing Noise
  • Carburetor - Poor Performance/Flooding
  • Fuel Filter - Repeated Plugging
  • Fuel System - Engine Stalling/Fuel Starvation
  • Fuel Pump - Leaks at Fittings
  • Fuel System - Extreme Cold Driveability Concerns
  • Engine - Slow/No Start/Missfire/Poor Economy
  • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
  • Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap - White/Brown Residue
  • Engine - Vibration at Idle in DRIVE
  • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
  • Engine - Backfire/Surge/Hesitation
  • EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
  • Engine - Stalls After Braking When Hot
  • EGR Solenoid - Noise
  • Vane Air Meter - Hesitation/Detonation/Backfires
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
  • TFI Module - Engine Miss Erratic Operation
  • TFI Module - Engine Cranks But Won't Start
  • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
  • Distributor - Oil Leak
  • Distributor Drive Coupling - Spark Knock
  • Distributor - Hot Engine Spark Knock
  • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle
  • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
  • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
  • Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
  • Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
  • VV Carburetor - Engine Stalls/Stumbles
  • Throttle Plate - Curb Idle Stalls/Roughness
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Stalling During Deceleration
  • Accelerator Pedal - Excessive Operating Effort
  • Choke - Hard Cold Start
  • Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
  • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • EEC IV Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
  • EGR Valve - Surging/Bucking
  • Fuel System - Rough Idle/Shudder On Deceleration
  • M/T - Shift Indicator Light Stays On In High Gear
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Customer Interest
    • Engine - Exhaust Backfires On Deceleration
    • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start Condition
    • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start/Hesitation/Stall
    • Engine - Rough Idling Condition
    • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
      • Overview
      • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
      • Idle Speed Adjustment
      • Procedure # 1
      • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
      • Warranty Coverage
      • Labor Standards Operations
      • Operation Description
    • Fuel Filter - Pulsing Noise
    • Carburetor - Poor Performance/Flooding
    • Fuel Filter - Repeated Plugging
    • Fuel System - Engine Stalling/Fuel Starvation
    • Fuel Pump - Leaks at Fittings
    • Fuel System - Extreme Cold Driveability Concerns
    • Engine - Slow/No Start/Missfire/Poor Economy
    • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
    • Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap - White/Brown Residue
    • Engine - Vibration at Idle in DRIVE
    • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
    • Engine - Backfire/Surge/Hesitation
    • EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
    • Engine - Stalls After Braking When Hot
    • EGR Solenoid - Noise
    • Vane Air Meter - Hesitation/Detonation/Backfires
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
    • TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
    • TFI Module - Engine Miss Erratic Operation
    • TFI Module - Engine Cranks But Won't Start
    • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
    • Distributor - Oil Leak
    • Distributor Drive Coupling - Spark Knock
    • Distributor - Hot Engine Spark Knock
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
    • Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle
    • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
    • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
    • Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
    • Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
    • VV Carburetor - Engine Stalls/Stumbles
    • Throttle Plate - Curb Idle Stalls/Roughness
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Stalling During Deceleration
    • Accelerator Pedal - Excessive Operating Effort
    • Choke - Hard Cold Start
    • Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
    • EEC IV Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
    • EGR Valve - Surging/Bucking
    • Fuel System - Rough Idle/Shudder On Deceleration
    • M/T - Shift Indicator Light Stays On In High Gear
  • Driveability
    • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start/Hesitation/Stall
    • Engine - Rough Idling Condition
    • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
      • Overview
      • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
      • Idle Speed Adjustment
      • Procedure # 1
      • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
      • Warranty Coverage
      • Labor Standards Operations
      • Operation Description
    • Carburetor - Poor Performance/Flooding
    • Fuel Filter - Repeated Plugging
    • Fuel System - Engine Stalling/Fuel Starvation
    • Fuel System - Extreme Cold Driveability Concerns
    • Engine - Slow/No Start/Missfire/Poor Economy
    • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
    • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
    • EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
    • Engine - Stalls After Braking When Hot
    • Vane Air Meter - Hesitation/Detonation/Backfires
    • TFI Module - Engine Miss Erratic Operation
    • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
    • Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
    • Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
    • VV Carburetor - Engine Stalls/Stumbles
    • Throttle Plate - Curb Idle Stalls/Roughness
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Stalling During Deceleration
    • Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
    • EGR Valve - Surging/Bucking
    • Fuel System - Rough Idle/Shudder On Deceleration
  • Erratic Operation
    • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start/Hesitation/Stall
    • TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
    • TFI Module - Engine Miss Erratic Operation
    • EEC IV Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
  • Excess Control effort
    • Accelerator Pedal - Excessive Operating Effort
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • High emissions
    • Recall - Emission Control System Modifications
      • Overview
      • Technical Instructions For Recall 87E62
      • Emissions Control Systems Modifications
      • Authorized Modifications Decal Preparation
  • Inoperative
    • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start Condition
  • Leaks
    • Fuel Pump - Leaks at Fittings
    • Distributor - Oil Leak
    • Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
  • Loose
    • Throttle Plate - Curb Idle Stalls/Roughness
  • Noise
    • Engine - Exhaust Backfires On Deceleration
    • Fuel Filter - Pulsing Noise
    • EGR Solenoid - Noise
    • Distributor Drive Coupling - Spark Knock
    • Distributor - Hot Engine Spark Knock
    • Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle
    • Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • Poor performance
    • Carburetor - Poor Performance/Flooding
    • Engine - Power Loss/Quitting TSB Summary
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • Recalls
    • Recall 82V088000: Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe Rubber Hose
    • Recall - Emission Control System Modifications
      • Overview
      • Technical Instructions For Recall 87E62
      • Emissions Control Systems Modifications
      • Authorized Modifications Decal Preparation
    • Recall - Thermactor Air Supply Hose Replacement
      • Overview
      • Vehicles Involved, Condition & Correction Description
      • Owners Notification, Obligations, Technical & Administrative Instructions & Parts Ordering
      • Labor, Reporting of Completion & Owner Letter Information
    • Recall - Public Announcement of Emissions Recalls
  • Shorted/Open circuit
    • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
    • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
  • Smoke, Fumes
    • Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap - White/Brown Residue
  • Starting problems
    • Engine - Slow/No Start/Missfire/Poor Economy
    • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
    • TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
    • TFI Module - Engine Cranks But Won't Start
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
    • Choke - Hard Cold Start
    • Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
    • Engine - Power Loss/Quitting TSB Summary
    • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • Vibration
    • Engine - Vibration at Idle in DRIVE
    • Fuel System - Rough Idle/Shudder On Deceleration
  • Weak Spark
    • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
  • Won't turn off
    • M/T - Shift Indicator Light Stays On In High Gear
• 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
  • Engine - Exhaust Backfires On Deceleration
  • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start Condition
  • Throttle Position Sensor - No Start/Hesitation/Stall
  • Engine - Rough Idling Condition
  • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
    • Overview
    • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
    • Idle Speed Adjustment
    • Procedure # 1
    • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
    • Warranty Coverage
    • Labor Standards Operations
    • Operation Description
  • Fuel Filter - Pulsing Noise
  • Carburetor - Poor Performance/Flooding
  • Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
  • Fuel Filter - Repeated Plugging
  • Fuel System - Engine Stalling/Fuel Starvation
  • Fuel Pump - Leaks at Fittings
  • Fuel System - Extreme Cold Driveability Concerns
  • Spark Plug - New Service Application
  • Engine - Slow/No Start/Missfire/Poor Economy
  • Distributor - Ignition Rotor Alignment Procedure
  • Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
  • Oil Dipstick/Fill Cap - White/Brown Residue
  • Engine - Vibration at Idle in DRIVE
  • Injector O-Rings - Ordering Information
  • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
  • Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
  • Fuel Injector - Test Procedure
  • Engine - Backfire/Surge/Hesitation
  • EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
  • Engine - Stalls After Braking When Hot
  • EGR Solenoid - Noise
  • EGR Solenoids - Contamination
  • Vane Air Meter - Hesitation/Detonation/Backfires
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
  • 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
  • TFI Module - Engine Miss Erratic Operation
  • TFI Module - Engine Cranks But Won't Start
  • TFI Module - Connector Blade Interference
  • Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
  • Distributor - Oil Leak
  • Distributor Drive Coupling - Spark Knock
  • Distributor - Hot Engine Spark Knock
  • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle
  • Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
  • Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
  • Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
  • Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
  • VV Carburetor - Engine Stalls/Stumbles
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Stalls/Residue On Dipstick
  • Fuel Tube/Connector - Service Procedure
  • Recall 82V088000: Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe Rubber Hose
  • Throttle Plate - Curb Idle Stalls/Roughness
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Stalling During Deceleration
  • Fuel System - `High Cam' Idle Speed Feature
  • Recall - Emission Control System Modifications
    • Overview
    • Technical Instructions For Recall 87E62
    • Emissions Control Systems Modifications
    • Authorized Modifications Decal Preparation
  • Accelerator Pedal - Excessive Operating Effort
  • Choke - Hard Cold Start
  • Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
  • Recall - Thermactor Air Supply Hose Replacement
    • Overview
    • Vehicles Involved, Condition & Correction Description
    • Owners Notification, Obligations, Technical & Administrative Instructions & Parts Ordering
    • Labor, Reporting of Completion & Owner Letter Information
  • Engine - Power Loss/Quitting TSB Summary
  • Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
  • Fuel Gauge - Concern Summary Reprints
    • Overview
    • Gauge - Fuel - Reads 1/4 Full When Empty
    • Gauge - Fuel - Reads 3/4 When Full
    • Gauge - Fuel - Reads Lower Than Expected After Short Period of Driving
    • Gauge - Fuel - Fluctuating Fuel Level Gauge - Below 1/2 Tank - CFI With Dial Gauge
    • Gauge - Fuel - Fluctuating Fuel Level Gauge - Below 1/2 Tank - CFI With Dial Gauge
    • Gauge - Fuel - Erratic Indication Caused By Sticking Fuel Sender/Fuel Pump Sender
  • Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
  • Recall - Public Announcement of Emissions Recalls
  • Specifications - Update
    • Overview
    • Section 1 General Information
    • Section 3 Passenger Car Calibration Specifications
      • 1.6L Engine
        • Calibration:2-03B-R11
        • Calibration:2-03B-R17
        • Calibration:2-03B-R18
        • Calibration:2-03B-R20
        • Calibration:3-03A-R12
        • Calibration:3-03A-R13
        • Calibration:3-03B-R00
        • Calibration:3-03A-R13
        • Calibration:3-03B-R10
        • Calibration:3-03C-R14
        • Calibration:3-03G-R11
        • Calibration:3-03H-R02
        • Calibration:3-03H-R02
        • Calibration:3-04A-R10
        • Calibration:3-04H-R00
        • Calibration:3-04H-R00
        • Calibration:3-04H-R00
        • Calibration:3-04H-R00
        • Calibration:3-04H-R00
        • Calibration:3-04Q-R12
        • Calibration:3-04Q-R12
        • Calibration:3-04T-R00
        • Calibration:3-04Y-R00
        • Calibration:3-04Y-R00
      • 2.3L Engine
        • Calibration:3-05A-R02
        • Calibration:3-05E-R10
        • Calibration:3-06N-R10
      • 3.3L Engine
        • Calibration:3-12J-R10
        • Calibration:3-12Q-R00
      • 3.8L Engine
        • Calibration:3-14A-R11
        • Calibration:3-14B-R00
        • Calibration:3-14B-R11
        • Calibration:3-14C-R00
        • Calibration:3-14C-R10
        • Calibration:3-14G-R00
        • Calibration:3-14G-R11
        • Calibration:3-14J-R00
        • Calibration:3-14N-R04
        • Calibration:3-14P-R10
        • Calibration:3-14P-R04
        • Calibration:3-14Q-R01
        • Calibration:3-14Q-R10
        • Calibration:3-14W-R10
      • 5.0L Engine
        • Calibration:2-20H-R00
        • Calibration:2-22A-R00
        • Calibration:2-22A-R15
        • Calibration:2-22A-R17
        • Calibration:2-22A-R19
        • Calibration:3-21A-R03
        • Calibration:2-22Y-R11
        • Calibration:3-21A-R11
        • Calibration:3-21A-R03
        • Calibration:3-21A-R11
        • Calibration:3-21A-R14
        • Calibration:3-21A-R14
        • Calibration:3-21P-R01
        • Calibration:3-21P-R01
        • Calibration:3-22D-R00
        • Calibration:3-22D-R00
        • Calibration:3-22W-R00
        • Calibration:3-22W-R00
    • Section 4 Truck Calibration Specifications
      • 2.3L Engine
        • Calibration:3-49G-R20
        • Calibration:3-49G-R20
        • Calibration:3-49H-R17
        • Calibration:3-49S-R16
        • Calibration:3-49T-R20
        • Calibration:3-49T-R20
        • Calibration:3-49Y-R19
        • Calibration:3-50H-R18
        • Calibration:3-50S-R18
        • Calibration:3-50Y-R18
      • 2.8L Engine
        • Calibration:4-61F-R00
        • Calibration:4-62D-R00
        • Calibration:4-62S-R01
        • Calibration:4-62S-R10
      • 5.8L Engine
        • Calibration:1-63T-R15B
        • Calibration:1-64T-R15B
        • Calibration:2-63Y-R14B
        • Calibration:2-64Y-R14B
    • Section 5 Liquid Propane Gas Calibration Specifications
    • Section 6 Diesel Calibration Specifications
      • 2.2L Engine
        • Calibration:3-47D-R00
        • Calibration:3-47D-R00
      • 6.9L Engine
        • Calibration:3-68J-R00
        • Calibration:3-68J-R10
  • Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
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  • Fuel System - Liquid/Vapor Leak Detection
  • EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
  • EEC Systems - Symptomized Comprehensive TSB Index
    • Overview
    • Symptom:No/Hard Start
    • Symptom:Rough Idle Trailer Hitching
    • Symptom:Stall/Hesitation
    • Symptom:Spark Knock/Detonation
    • Information
  • EEC Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
  • EEC IV Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
  • Training Manual - Revision
  • Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
  • Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
    • Overview
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  • EGR Valve - Surging/Bucking
  • Fuel System - Rough Idle/Shudder On Deceleration
  • Ignition - Ignition Timing Inspection Procedure
  • Shift Indicator Light - Production Omission
  • M/T - Shift Indicator Light Stays On In High Gear
  • Distributor Stator - Removal
  • Distributor Stator - Replacement
  • Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedures
  • Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
  • Fuel System - Line Connectors
  • Ignition Timing - Self Test Indication
  • Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
  • Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
  • Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline