Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall 01V230000: Heater Blower Motor Resistor Defect
- Recall - Defective Heater Blower Resistor Connector
- Recall - Blower Resistor Inspection/Replacement
- Recall - Battery Cable Routing Inspection
- Recall 01V031000: Battery Cable May Short
- Recall 99V194000: Accelerator Cable Sticking/Binding
- Recall - Accelerator Cable Replacement
- Recall - Brake Lamp Switch Harness Replacement
- Recall 01V032000: Brake Lamp Switch Defect
- Recall 99V226000: Door Latch Defect
- Recall 00V075001: PRCV Valve Corrosion/Malfunction
- Customer Interest
- Charging System - Int./Ext. Lamps Flicker When Cold
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Rear Brakes - Moaning/Groaning Noise
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- Sunroof - Grinding/Groaning/Squeaking/Squealing Noise
- Sunroof - Rattling Noise When Partially/Fully Raised
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- Knock Sensor - Trouble Code P0325 Set
- Engine - Spark Knock on Cruise/Acceleration
- PCM - Hesitation/Rough Idle On Warm Startup
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift On 1-2 Upshift/3-2 Downshift
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0351, P0352, P0353 Set
- PCM - DTC P0460 Set/No Driveability Concerns
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0420/P0430 Set
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0420/P0430 Set
- Exhaust - Sulfur Odors After Hard Driving
- Airbags - Warning Lamp ON, DTC's U2017/U2018 Set
- Headlamp - Excess Condensation Inside
- Brake Lights - Stay ON
- Wipers - Engine No Start With Wiper Switch On
- B Pillar - Water Leak/Windnoise
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Liftgate - Does Not Release Or Pop-Up
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E No Forward Gear Engagement
- M/T - MTX 75 Vehicle Will Not Move
- Low Coolant Lamp - ON at Normal Operating Level
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Heater Plenum - Fluttering Noise
- Ignition Switch - High Key Insertion/Removal Effort
- A/T - CD4E No Forward Engagement
- Dashboard - Defroster Grille Lifting Out of Position
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Chemicals,Additives
- Recommended Repairs
- Superceded Bulletins
- 99-13-7 - 08/23/99
- Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Passive Antitheft System (PATS) - Diagnostics Tips
- Passive Antitheft System - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Rear Defroster/Integral Antenna - Diagnose and Repair
- Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Tips
- Wire Splicing And Wire Harness- Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
- Passive Antitheft System - Diagnostic Service Tip
- Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- Vehicle - Calibration Information
- Campaign - Fuel Pump Contamination
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- EVAP System - MIL ON Multiple DTC's Set
- Engine Controls - General PCM Reprogramming Procedures
- Emissions - MIL ON/EVAP System DTC's Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Exhaust System - Sulfur Odor After Aggressive Driving
- Exhaust Sulfur Odor Following Aggressive Driving, 2.5L
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Battery - Battery EYE Function/Charging Service Tips
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Charging System - Int./Ext. Lamps Flicker When Cold
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Campaign - Fuel Delivery Module Warranty Extended
- Rear Brakes - Moaning/Groaning Noise
- Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
- Recall 01V230000: Heater Blower Motor Resistor Defect
- Recall - Defective Heater Blower Resistor Connector
- Campaign - Defective Blower Resistor/Wire Connector
- Recall - Blower Resistor Inspection/Replacement
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
- Campaign - Wheel Nut Wrench Replacement
- Campaign - Seat Operation, Owners Guide Update
- Sunroof - Grinding/Groaning/Squeaking/Squealing Noise
- Sunroof - Rattling Noise When Partially/Fully Raised
- Steering - Column Replacement/Crush Pad Installation
- A/T - CD4E Fluid Leak From Fill Tube/Seepage From Vent
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T - CD4E PCM Reprogramming On Transaxle Replacement
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- Recall - Battery Cable Routing Inspection
- Recall 01V031000: Battery Cable May Short
- Knock Sensor - Trouble Code P0325 Set
- Engine - Spark Knock on Cruise/Acceleration
- PCM - Hesitation/Rough Idle On Warm Startup
- A/T - CD4E Harsh Shift On 1-2 Upshift/3-2 Downshift
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0351, P0352, P0353 Set
- PCM - DTC P0460 Set/No Driveability Concerns
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0420/P0430 Set
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0420/P0430 Set
- Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures
- Recall - Fuel Line Seepage
- Recall 99V194000: Accelerator Cable Sticking/Binding
- Recall - Accelerator Cable Replacement
- Exhaust - Sulfur Odors After Hard Driving
- A/C - Rear Window Defroster/Antenna Diagnosis/Repair
- Airbags - Warning Lamp ON, DTC's U2017/U2018 Set
- Headlamp - Excess Condensation Inside
- Recall - Brake Lamp Switch Harness Replacement
- Brake Lights - Stay ON
- Recall 01V032000: Brake Lamp Switch Defect
- Wipers - Engine No Start With Wiper Switch On
- B Pillar - Water Leak/Windnoise
- PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Alarm - False Activation/Inoperative Diagnostics
- EVAP - DTC's P0442/P0455/MIL ON/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- PCM - Calibration Information
- Liftgate - Does Not Release Or Pop-Up
- Recall 99V226000: Door Latch Defect
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Breakaway Outside Rearview Mirror - Service Tip
- Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Cooling System - Coolant Compatibility
- A/T - No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - CD4E No Forward Gear Engagement
- A/T - Cold Fluid Level Checking
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- M/T - MTX 75 Vehicle Will Not Move
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Low Coolant Lamp - ON at Normal Operating Level
- A/T - CD4E Harsh and Delayed Upshifts/DTC's Stored
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Interior Trim - Vinyl Surface Repair Tips
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Heater Plenum - Fluttering Noise
- Ignition Switch - High Key Insertion/Removal Effort
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/T - CD4E No Forward Engagement
- Recall 00V075001: PRCV Valve Corrosion/Malfunction
- Dashboard - Defroster Grille Lifting Out of Position
- M/T - MTX 75 New Fluid/Service Tip
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Campaign - Fuel Pipe Flapper Valve Additional Coverage
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Engine - Mis-Marked Timing Marks On Camshaft
- Keyless Entry - Keypad Diagnostics
- Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage
- Battery - Battery Eye Function/Charging/Service
- 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