Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- EATC Display - Flickers with Autolamp Set On Low
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brake - Roughness During Application
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Air Conditioning - Water Drips On Floor
- A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor
- Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
- Steering Column - Growling Noise While Turning
- Steering Wheel - Nibble Felt On Rough Surfaces
- Moonroof - Wind Noise
- Rear Axle - Whining/Howling Noise
- A/T - Vibration/Shudder On Light Acceleration
- A/T Oil Cooler - AODE/4R70W Leaks
- A/T - AODE Intermittent Loss of Torque at 3-4 Upshift
- Torque Converter Clutch - Vibration/Shudder
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Engine - No Crank Condition
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Shudder/Vibration Over 35 mph
- Front Brakes - Thumping/Clacking Noise While Braking
- Exhaust System - Moan and/or Vibration
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Engine - Rocker Arm Squeak/Chirp/Knock Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - 4R70W/AODE DTC's Set/Shift Concerns
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Steering - Increase in Turning Effort at Low Speeds
- A/T - 4R70W (Remanufactured) Delayed or No 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Erratic/Prolonged 1-2 Shift
- Cowl Vent Screen - Water Leaks
- Tape Player - Tape Fails To Eject
- Outside Temp Display - Intermittent False Indications
- A/C Register - Misaligned
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 97-14-14 - 07/07/97
- Leather Seat - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Paint - Codes/Cross References
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips On Floor
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking At Low Speeds
- Right Hand Side A/C Register - Misaligned
- 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 - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- Brakes - Roughness On Braking Diagnosis and Repair
- Antilock Brakes - Cycling on Rough Roads
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - AODE Transmission Pan Gasket/Reusable Design
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Forward Clutch Service Tip
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Main Control/Case Usage
- PCM - Reprogramming Service Tip
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel Economy - Expectations Versus Usage
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Engine - Low Pitched Squeak/Chirp From Rocker Arm
- Rocker Arm - Low Pitched Squeak/Chirp/Knock
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling/Compressor Failure
- 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
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- EATC Display - Flickers with Autolamp Set On Low
- EATC - Service Tips
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Throttle Position Sensor - Function and Diagnostic Tips
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Brake - Roughness During Application
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- A/C Evaporator Core - On Vehicle Leak Test Requirement
- Air Conditioning - Water Drips On Floor
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Radio - Am Band Static While Driving
- New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
- Steering Column - Growling Noise While Turning
- Steering Wheel - Nibble Felt On Rough Surfaces
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Radiator - New Manufacturing Process
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Moonroof - Wind Noise
- Rear Axle - Whining/Howling Noise
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Reusable Pan Gasket/Filter
- A/T - Vibration/Shudder On Light Acceleration
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T Oil Cooler - AODE/4R70W Leaks
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T - AODE Intermittent Loss of Torque at 3-4 Upshift
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Torque Converter Clutch - Vibration/Shudder
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- PCM - Reprogramming Tips
- 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 - No Crank Condition
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Shudder/Vibration Over 35 mph
- Accelerator Cable - Diagnostic Procedure
- 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
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Campaign - Head Gasket Replacement
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Antilock Brakes - Cycling On Rough Roads
- Exhaust System - Moan and/or Vibration
- 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
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- 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
- 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 - AODE/4R70W Revised Forward Clutch Service Tip
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - AODE, 4R7OW Valve Body Cross Leaks
- 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
- A/T - 4R70W/AODE DTC's Set/Shift Concerns
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Antenna - Warranty Manual Revision
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Steering - Increase in Turning Effort at Low Speeds
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Service Tips
- Hood Lamp Switch - Revised
- A/T - 4R70W (Remanufactured) Delayed or No 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Erratic/Prolonged 1-2 Shift
- Cowl Vent Screen - Water Leaks
- Tape Player - Tape Fails To Eject
- Campaign - Keyless Entry System Transmitters
- A/C - Release of R134a Fluorescent Dye
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Outside Temp Display - Intermittent False Indications
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- A/T - 4R70W Needle Bearing/Race Kit Service Tip
- A/C Register - Misaligned
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- A/C - Oil Visible At Spring Lock Couplers
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- 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