Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
- A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor
- Engine - Idle Speed Hunts When Cold
- Engine - No Start Unless Gas Pedal is Fully Depressed
- Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance
- Disc Brakes - Noises
- Engine - Rough Idle, Stalls, Bucking, Poor Acceleration
- Engine - Hard/No Start During Cold Ambient Temperatures
- Suspension Strut - Revised, Tightening Torque Change
- Power Steering Gear - Fluid Leaks From Pinion Seal
- Engine - Metallic Clicking Noise
- Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue
- Radiator Fan - Stays On High Speed When Extremely Cold
- Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load
- Rear Tires- Abnormal Wear
- Rear Tires - Abnormal Wear
- Window Regulator Motor - Inoperative
- Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping
- M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
- A/T - Shifts Erratically
- M/T - Strainer Added to Prevent Ring and Pinion Damage
- Engine - Ticking Noises at 1800 to 3200 RPM
- ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging
- Engine - High Idle After Cold Start
- Engine - Poor Driveability
- Engine - Hesitation During Warm-Up When Cold
- Engine - Lack of Power, Stalls, Bucking, and Jerking
- Door Contact Switch - Sticking
- M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear
- Starter Motor - Noisy When Cranking Engine
- Starter - Does Not Engage/Restart When Engine is Hot
- Exterior Plastic Trim Parts - Discolored
- Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield
- Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping
- Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield
- M/T - Shifter Lever Vibration/Knocking
- Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp
- Engine - Misfire
- A/T - Difficult to Move Shift Lever
- MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke
- Fuel - Improved Additive
- Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side
- Wheels/Tires - Vibrations
- Front Seat - Insufficient Travel
- Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- Right Front Seat - Insufficient Travel
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into First Gear
- Final Drive - Leaking Oil
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Superceded Bulletins
- 688903 - 12/15/89
- 688601 - 07/04/86
- 688603 - 07/04/86
- 408902 - 10/31/89
- 449005 - 09/30/90
- 879102 - 03/31/91
- 399001 - 03/31/91
- 478401 - 04/30/92
- WARRV9224 - 11/02/92
- WARRV9313 - 06/15/93
- V9320 - 09/01/93
- 7093-04 - 11/15/93
- 689402 - 03/31/94
- 689401C - 06/30/94
- 689107 - 06/30/95
- 279101 - 10/31/91
- 279001 - 10/31/90
- 249002 - 03/31/90
- 248906 - 07/31/89
- 248802 - 09/30/88
- 179002 - 10/31/90
- 138703 - 12/21/87
- 008803 - 10/10/88
- Vehicle - Component Nomenclature Revisions
- Speedometer - Replacement, Government Regulations
- Interior Leather Upholstery - Cleaning Tips
- Interior - Fabrics, Vinyls and Plastics, Cleaning Tips
- Child's Seat - Installing on Front Passenger Seat
- Restraint System - 'LATCH' System Installation/Retrofit
- Child Restraint - Anchor Installation/Retrofitting
- A/C - Musty Odors
- Electrical Contact Enhancer - Improves Contact Surface
- M/T - Shifting Difficulties
- Fuel System - Fuel Neutralization Procedure
- Fuel Tank - Fuel Neutralization After Removal
- A/T - Erratic, Harsh, or Delayed Upshifts
- Oxygen Sensor - Possible Damage Using Silicone
- Fuel Injection - Cleaning to Remedy Poor Driveability
- Alloy Wheels - Build Up of Road Dirt or Brake Dust
- Tires, Rear - Abnormal Wear
- Tires, Rear - Diagonal Wear
- Tires, Rear - Abnormal Wear Pattern
- Tires, Rear - Cupping or Feathering
- Engine - Alternator Light On, Belt Squeals When Wet
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
- Platform Wiring Harness - Repairing
- Vehicle - Ordering VIN Plates/Safety And Emission Labels
- Electrical Contact Enhancer - Enhances Conductivity
- Electrical - Aftermarket Equipment Installation
- Warranty - Plastic Bags for Electronic Parts Tag
- Fluids and Lubricants - Warranty Reimbursements
- Vehicle - Manufacturing Date Codes of Bosch Components
- Tools - Caution Label for Engine Tester
- Warranty - Updated Policies and Procedures Manual
- Warranty - Coverage for Fire and Accident Cases
- Warranty - User's Guide Supplement #1 Update
- Warranty - Replacement Price Estimate Guidelines
- Warranty - Loaner Car Charges, Paint/Corrosion Repairs
- Tools - Special Package, Bumpers/Engine
- Tools - Bell And Howell Microfiche Reader Conversion
- Tools - Special Tool Minimum Requirements
- Tools - Digital Multimeter (Fluke 83) Introduction
- Service Equipment - National Account Prices
- Engine Control Harness Connector Terminals - Replacing
- Vehicle - Lubricant Capacities and Type
- Speedometer (Odometer) - Replacement Regulations
- A/C System - Retrofitting R-12 to R-134a
- A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor
- A/C Refrigerant - Compliance With Enviromental Laws
- Engine Damper - Installed Between Tower and Engine Block
- Tools - Engine/Transmission Oil Temperature Tester
- Engine - Oil Consumption
- Engine - Precautions for Cold Weather Starting
- Engine - Idle Speed Hunts When Cold
- Engine - No Start Unless Gas Pedal is Fully Depressed
- Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance
- Disc Brakes - Noises
- Tools - Adapter for Brake Pressure Regulator Adjustment
- Engine - Rough Idle, Stalls, Bucking, Poor Acceleration
- Fuel Injection - System Cleaning And Decarbonization
- Recall - Update Intake Air Pre-Heating System
- Engine - Hard/No Start During Cold Ambient Temperatures
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Removal and Installation
- Recall - Heater Core Replacement
- Recall 92V050000: Heater Core Rupture
- Suspension Strut - Revised, Tightening Torque Change
- Axle Wheel Bearings, Rear - Repair Procedure
- Tie Rods and Boots - Removing/Installing
- Tie Rod, Left - Checking and Adjusting Length
- Power Steering Gear - Fluid Leaks From Pinion Seal
- Engine - Attach Pressure Plate or Flywheel to Crankshaft
- Engine - Metallic Clicking Noise
- Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue
- Radiator Fan - Stays On High Speed When Extremely Cold
- Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load
- Wheels/Tires - Eliminating Vibrations
- Tires - Rotation Methods Changed
- Rear Tires- Abnormal Wear
- Tires- Rotation Tips
- Winter Tires/Snow Chains - Recommendations
- Rear Tires - Abnormal Wear
- Tires - Goodyear Tire And Rubber Toll Free Line
- Locks - Re-Keying to Maintain One-Key Operation
- Sidewinder Key and Locks - Ordering and Warranty Claim
- Window Drive Cable/Motor - Replacement Instructions
- Window Regulator Motor - Inoperative
- Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping
- Rear Child Restraint - Anchorage Installation
- Tires - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
- Steering Wheel - Modified Inner Splines, Adapter Sleeve
- CV Joint - Revised Diagnosis, Inspection and Replacement
- M/T - When Replacing, Match Flanges to Driveshafts
- M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
- Pressure Plate Mounting Bolts - Torque Change
- A/T - Shifts Erratically
- M/T - Strainer Added to Prevent Ring and Pinion Damage
- Engine - Ticking Noises at 1800 to 3200 RPM
- Tools - Fuel Injection Cleaner Adapter Kit
- Engine - Stall After Initial Start at High Temperatures
- ECU, Digifant II - Damage/Failure Prevention
- Onboard Diagnosis System - Eliminated
- Tools - VAG 1598 Test Box Description, Application List
- ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging
- Engine - High Idle After Cold Start
- Engine - Poor Driveability
- Engine - Hesitation During Warm-Up When Cold
- Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone
- Engine - Lack of Power, Stalls, Bucking, and Jerking
- Wheel Brake Cylinder, Rear - Replacement Criteria
- Replacement Batteries - Determining If Cover Is Required
- Alternator Shaft - Design Changed
- Tools - Removing and Installing Generator V-Belt Pulley
- Knock Sensor - Revised
- Knock Sensor - Avoiding Unnecessary Replacement
- Recall - Fuel Hose Leaks
- Recall 92V058000: Leakage at Fuel Rail
- Recall 92V058001: Fuel Leakage At Fuel Rail
- Catalytic Converter Heatshield - Replacing When Loose
- Exhaust - Sulfur Odor Noticed At the Pipe
- Door Contact Switch - Sticking
- Recall 87V175000: Mismarked Cruise Control Switches
- Warranty - Locked-Up Radio Repair Program
- Warranty - Unlocking Non-Fixed Code Radios Locked-Up
- Radio - Diagnosis Instructions
- Vanity Mirror Bulb - Replacement
- M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear
- Ignition Coil - Revised Checking Procedures
- Starter Motor - Noisy When Cranking Engine
- Starter - Does Not Engage/Restart When Engine is Hot
- Campaign - Starter Support Bracket Installation
- Tools - Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
- Speedometer - Replacement Procedure, Regulations
- Speedometer - Replacement Guidelines
- Tools - Headlights, Aiming, Hella Beamsetter Series IV
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Replacement
- Clutch - Adjustments
- Exterior Plastic Trim Parts - Discolored
- Rear Lid Lock - Identical With/Without Central Locking
- Engine - CO Checking Procedure/Altitude Correction
- Warranty - California Emission Policy
- On Board Diagnosis System (OBD) - Display
- A/T - Final Drive Housing Cover Bolt Torque
- Recall 87V182000: Defective Seat Belt Retractor Pawl
- Windshield Stress Cracks Identification/Reporting
- Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield
- Tools - Windshield Wiper Alignment
- Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping
- Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield
- Engine - Approved Oil And Additives
- Warranty - G11 Coolant Policy Change
- Coolant - Revision
- Warranty - Catalytic Converter Heatshield Repair
- Tools - Brake Line Kit
- Recall 93V129000: Engine Preheat Tube/Brake Line Chafing
- Recall - Preheating Tube Support Bracket
- Tools - Universal Transmission Support 3282
- Tools - New High Lift Transmission Jack
- Warranty - Contact Tech Help Line During A/T Repair
- A/T - Diagnosis and Repair Using Test Kit and Worksheet
- A/T - Synthetic Oil for Final Drive
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - ATF Leaking From Differential Pinion Seal Vent
- A/T - 010/087/089/090 Bind In Low and Reverse
- A/T - ATF Entering The Differential
- A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - 010, 003 Bind In Reverse/2nd Gear Starts
- 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
- M/T - Secure Magnet In Clutch Housing
- M/T - Shifter Lever Vibration/Knocking
- Flywheel Mounting Bolt - Torque
- Drive Plate - No Longer Available
- Drive Plate - Revised Installation Procedure
- Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp
- Crankshaft Drive Sprocket Bolt - Changed
- Crankshaft Drive Belt Sprocket Bolt - Torque Change
- Engine - Misfire
- A/T - Difficult to Move Shift Lever
- MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke
- Fuel - Improved Additive
- Fuel - Use of Gasolines Containing Detergent Recommended
- Alignment - Conversion Chart for Specifications
- Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side
- Wheels/Tires - Vibrations
- Front Axle Nut - Tightening Torque Increased
- Front Seat - Insufficient Travel
- Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled
- Windows - Adhesive Material Revised
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- Paint Finishes - Restoration
- Brake Fluid - Super DOT 4 Available
- Hall Sensor Ignition Kit - Revised
- M/T Case - Sealing Precautions
- Right Front Seat - Insufficient Travel
- M/T - Revised With Spring Loaded Reverse Gear
- M/T - 3rd/4th Gear Synchronizer Hub Assembly Correction
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into First Gear
- M/T - Oil Level Filler Plug Relocated
- Child Safety Seat - Installation
- Final Drive - Leaking Oil