Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall 04V332000: Front Coil Spring Corrosion
- Recall - Front Coil Spring Protective Shield
- Recall 98V288000: Incorrect A/T Cooler Line Installed
- Recall 98V204000: Accelerator Cable Clip Detaches
- Recall - Dash Insulator, Accelerator Interference
- Recall 01V075000: Headlamp Switch Knob Defect
- Recall - Safety Belt Retractor Inspection/Replacement
- Recall 99V250000: Seat Belt Retractor Defect
- Recall - Seat Belt Buckle Attaching Stud Defect
- Recall 98V198000: Seat Belt Buckle Stud Defect
- Customer Interest
- A/T - TCC Not Engaging, DTCs P0741 or P1744
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P1518 Set (IMRC)
- Power Windows - Stick/Do Not Operate
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC Set/Lack of Engine Braking
- PCM - Lack of Engine Braking/DTC P1138 Set
- Fuel Gauge/Tank - Inaccurate/Slow To Fill
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Exhaust - Y-Pipe Cracks at Bracket
- Windshield Wipers - Operate While Switch is OFF
- Body - Corrosion At Bottom of Door or Tailgate
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- A/T - AAX4S/AX4N No Reverse Engagement
- A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
- Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
- Instrument Panel - Separation of Layers
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/C - Erratic Cool/Warm Function Operation
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Chemicals,Additives
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Front Wipers - Operate While Switch is in OFF Position
- Front Wipers - Operate While Switch Is In Off Position
- Instrument Panel - Layer Separation
- Passive Antitheft System (PATS) - Diagnostics Tips
- Passive Antitheft System - Diagnostic Tips
- Rear Defroster/Integral Antenna - Diagnose and Repair
- A/C/Audio System - Rear Defroster Grid/Antenna Repair
- Recall - Front Coil Spring Shield Installation
- 04S17S1 - 12/22/04
- Recall - Coil Spring Protective Shield Installation
- Campaign - Front Coil Spring Replacement/Warranty Ext.
- 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 - Service/Charging Tips
- 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
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- EVAP System - MIL ON Multiple DTC's Set
- Engine Controls - General PCM Reprogramming Procedures
- EVAP - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/EVAP System DTC's Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Battery - Battery EYE Function/Charging Service Tips
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Vehicle - Product Changes
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- A/T - TCC Not Engaging, DTCs P0741 or P1744
- Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
- 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
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P1518 Set (IMRC)
- Recall 04V332000: Front Coil Spring Corrosion
- Campaign - Front Coil Spring Extended Warranty
- Recall - Front Coil Spring Protective Shield
- Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
- Power Windows - Stick/Do Not Operate
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- Recall 98V288000: Incorrect A/T Cooler Line Installed
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- Recall - PCM Reprogramming
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC Set/Lack of Engine Braking
- PCM - Lack of Engine Braking/DTC P1138 Set
- Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures
- Fuel Gauge/Tank - Inaccurate/Slow To Fill
- Recall 98V204000: Accelerator Cable Clip Detaches
- Recall - Dash Insulator, Accelerator Interference
- A/C/Audio - Defroster/Antenna Grid Diagnosis/Repair
- A/C - Rear Window Defroster/Antenna Diagnosis/Repair
- Recall 01V075000: Headlamp Switch Knob Defect
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Antilock Brake System - Pump Check Noise
- PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips
- EVAP - DTC's P0442/P0455/MIL ON/No Driveability Concerns
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- PCM - Calibration Information
- Exhaust - Y-Pipe Cracks at Bracket
- Windshield Wipers - Operate While Switch is OFF
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Body - Corrosion At Bottom of Door or Tailgate
- Recall - Safety Belt Retractor Inspection/Replacement
- Recall 99V250000: Seat Belt Retractor Defect
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- A/T - AAX4S/AX4N No Reverse Engagement
- A/T - Cold Fluid Level Checking
- A/T - AX4N Orange Tag Special Service Instructions
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
- Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
- Instrument Panel - Separation of Layers
- 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
- Locks - Lock Service Packages Available
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Redesigned Park System
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Recall - Seat Belt Buckle Attaching Stud Defect
- Recall 98V198000: Seat Belt Buckle Stud Defect
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Erratic Cool/Warm Function Operation
- Campaign - AX4S Rear Lube Tube Replacement
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Keyless Entry - Keypad Diagnostics
- 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