Powertrain Management: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Generals
    • Campaign - Throttle Lever Grommet Replacement
      • Overview of Program 93B31
      • Attachment I - Administrative Information
      • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
      • Attachment III - Technical Instructions
      • Owner Letter
  • Safety
    • Recall - Fuel Line Retainer Clip Installation
      • Overview
      • Passenger Car - Attachment I
      • Light Trucks - Attachment I
      • Recall 87S36 Technical Instructions (Revised)
      • Owner Letter
    • Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
• Customer Interest
  • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
  • Engine - Driveability Problems/No-Start Condition
  • Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
  • Engine - Rough Idling Condition
  • Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
  • 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
  • Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
  • Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
  • Engine - Rough Idling
  • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
  • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
• 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
    • Engine - Driveability Problems/No-Start Condition
    • Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
    • Engine - Rough Idling Condition
    • Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
    • 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
    • Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
    • Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
    • Engine - Rough Idling
    • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
    • Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
    • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Driveability
    • Engine - Driveability Problems/No-Start Condition
    • Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
    • 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
    • Engine - Rough Idling
    • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
    • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
  • Leaks
    • Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
  • Loose
    • Engine - Rough Idling
  • Low, Dead battery
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
  • Noise
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
  • Poor performance
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Recalls
    • Recall - Fuel Line Retainer Clip Installation
      • Overview
      • Passenger Car - Attachment I
      • Light Trucks - Attachment I
      • Recall 87S36 Technical Instructions (Revised)
      • Owner Letter
    • Campaign - Throttle Lever Grommet Replacement
      • Overview of Program 93B31
      • Attachment I - Administrative Information
      • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
      • Attachment III - Technical Instructions
      • Owner Letter
    • Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
  • Starting problems
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
    • Engine - Driveability Problems/No-Start Condition
    • Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
    • Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
    • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Sticking/Binding
    • Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
• 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
  • Engine - Driveability Problems/No-Start Condition
  • Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
  • TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
  • Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
  • Engine - Rough Idling Condition
  • Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
  • ISC Actuator Pinpoint Test K - Manual Revision
  • 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
  • Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
  • Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
  • Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
  • MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
  • Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
  • Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
  • Engine - Rough Idling
  • Fuel Injectors - Mismarked Stock
  • Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
  • Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
  • Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
  • 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
      • 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
  • TAD and EGR Control - Location Correction
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
  • 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
  • Distributor Gear - Service Tips
  • EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
  • Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
  • Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
  • Diagnostic Connector - Service Bay Diagnostic System
  • Recall - Fuel Line Retainer Clip Installation
    • Overview
    • Passenger Car - Attachment I
    • Light Trucks - Attachment I
    • Recall 87S36 Technical Instructions (Revised)
    • Owner Letter
  • Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling - Service Procedures
  • Campaign - Throttle Lever Grommet Replacement
    • Overview of Program 93B31
    • Attachment I - Administrative Information
    • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
    • Attachment III - Technical Instructions
    • Owner Letter
  • PCV Valve - Recommended Replacement Schedule
  • Fuel Sender - Revised Testing Procedure
  • Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
  • Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
  • 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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  • Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
  • EEC IV Quick Test - Continuous Self-Test Chart
  • Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
  • Vehicle - Welding Precautions
  • Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
    • Overview
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  • EGR Valve - New Service Part
  • Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
  • Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
  • Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
  • Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
  • Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns