Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall 93V198000: Incorrect Instrument Cluster
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall Supplement
- Recall 97V235000: Sunroof Panel Separation
- Recall 96V024000: Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Recall 96V024001: Brake Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Recall 97V083000: Power Mirror Switch Malfunction
- Recall 97V235001: Sunroof Panel Separation
- Recall - Liftgate Reinforcement Plate Installation
- Recall - Liftgate Bracket Reinforcement
- Recall 95V164000: Liftgate Bracket Weld Fracture
- Recall 95V164001: Trunk/Liftgate Bracket Reinforcement
- Recall 99V310001: Liftgate Falls From Open Position
- Recall 95I007000: Hatchback Bracket Reinforcement
- Recall - Power Mirror Switch Jumper Harness
- Recall - Parking Brake Lock In Wedge Installation
- Recall 94V169000: Parking Brake Defect
- Recall 94V169001: Parking Brake Defect
- Recall - Brake Booster Replacement
- Recall - Sunroof Instructions
- Customer Interest
- Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Road Test
- Diagnostic Procedure # 1 - Tire Mismatch
- Diagnostic Procedure # 2 - Alignment
- Diagnostic Procedure # 3 - Tires
- Diagnostic Procedure # 4 - Steering Gear Valve Off Center
- Diagnostic Procedure # 5 - RBS Linkage
- Diagnostic Procedure # 6 - Brake Imbalance
- Diagnostic Procedure # 7 - Miscellaneous
- Diagnostic Check List
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Engine - Carbon Knock On Acceleration
- Cooling System - Coolant Loss
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
- Blower Motor - Burning Odor/Smoke/Rustling Noise
- Engine - Multiple Oil Leaks
- Engine Mount/Muffler - Vibration/Shake While Driving
- A/C - Poor Performance
- Climate Control - Vibration Type Sound
- Headliner - Objectionable Odor
- Clutch Pedal - Creak Noise During Application
- Clutch - Hard to Depress/Premature Slave Cylinder Wear
- Engine - Hard Cold Start/Idles Rough/Stall or Near Stall
- Engine - Stalls After Cold Start
- Exhaust System - Sulfur Odor
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Accessory Drive Belt - Squeal or Hoot Noise
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Engine - No Start/Wiring Damaged By Battery Acid
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Fuel Line - Knocking Noise
- Accelerator Pedal Bracket - Cracks or Fatigues
- Compass/Map Light - Erratic Operation/Burned Out
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Temperature Gauge - Reads High
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuation/Inaccurate
- Rear Wiper Motor - Inoperative or Erratic Operation
- Quarter Panel - Rust perforation
- Power Door Lock - Inoperative
- Front Suspension - Rattle/Clunk/Pop Noise
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Rear Doors - Cold Air Drafts
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Armrest Mounting Bracket - Broken
- Front Seat Center Armrest - Loose/Wobbles
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Parking Brake Control Assembly - Concerns
- Engine - Noise/Vibration/No Crank/No A/T Engagement
- Engine Mounts - Vibration/Shake While Driving
- A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear
- Heater - Air Flow With System in the Off Mode
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Inside Door Handle - Breaks
- Door Panel Pull Handles - Paint Wears Off
- A/T - A4LD Harsh 2nd - 3rd Gear Backout Upshift
- Front Seats - Difficult/No Forward/Rearward Adjustment
- Parking Brake Pedal - Goes to Floor With Little Effort
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
- Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures
- Chemicals,Additives
- Factory Modifications
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Superceded Bulletins
- Quarter Panel - Rust Perforation Service Tips
- Quarter Panel - Rust Perforation
- Leather Seat - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Headliner - Objectionable Odors
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- Inside Door Pull Handles - Paint Wears Off
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- A/C - R134A Retrofit Kit Availability
- A/C - R12 to R134a Retrofit Kit Availability
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C Evaporator - Leak Test Required For Warranty Claim
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Blower Motor - Rustling Noise/Smoke/Burning Odor
- Front Suspension - Rattle/Clunk/Pop/Creak/Squeak
- Rattle, Cluck or Pop Noise From Front Suspension
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Power Steering Pump - Noise
- Power Steering Pump - Noises
- 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
- Electrical - Wiring Harness Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kits
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Wiring - Swollen/Discolored
- Engine - Will Not Start
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Park Brake Pedal - Goes To Floor With Little/No Effort
- Parking Brake Pedal - Goes to the Floor On Application
- Park Brake Pedal - Goes to Floor W/Little or No Effort
- Rear Brakes - Grabbing/Sticking
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Squeal When Cold
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- Driveline - Pinging/Creaking When Vehicle Put In Gear
- Driveline - Pinging/Creaking
- Driveline - Ping/Creak When Engaging Transmission
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - A4LD Shift Position Indicator Misalignment
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel - Volatility Related Concerns
- 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
- Radio - Whine/Buzz
- Radio - Buzzing/Whining Noise
- Deposit Resistant Fuel Injectors - ID and Application
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- EVAP System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455 Set
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Air Conditioner - Poor Performance
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuates/Inaccurate
- Steering/Suspension - Vibration/Aftershake On Bumps
- Engine/Suspension - Vibration/After Shake On Bumps
- Engine - Oil Leaks
- Engine - Oil Leak Diagnosis/Repair
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- Air Conditioning - Prevent Damage to Compressor
- A/C Compressor - FX 15 Belt Noise/Failure
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Brake/Steering - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendations
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C Compressor Replacement - Refrigerant Filtering
- A/C System - Use of R12 Refrigerant Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Vehicle - Towing Guidelines
- Engine - Stalls After A Cold Start
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Road Test
- Diagnostic Procedure # 1 - Tire Mismatch
- Diagnostic Procedure # 2 - Alignment
- Diagnostic Procedure # 3 - Tires
- Diagnostic Procedure # 4 - Steering Gear Valve Off Center
- Diagnostic Procedure # 5 - RBS Linkage
- Diagnostic Procedure # 6 - Brake Imbalance
- Diagnostic Procedure # 7 - Miscellaneous
- Diagnostic Check List
- Recall 93V198000: Incorrect Instrument Cluster
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Suspension/Frame - Rattle/Clunk/Pop/Squeak
- Engine - Revised Torque Procedures and Specifications
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Engine - Carbon Knock On Acceleration
- Cooling System - Coolant Loss
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Throttle Position Sensor - Function and Diagnostic Tips
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery and Measuring Procedure
- A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
- A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
- Blower Motor - Burning Odor/Smoke/Rustling Noise
- A/C Evaporator Core - On Vehicle Leak Test Requirement
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Engine Camshaft - Service Procedure Revision
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Engine - Multiple Oil Leaks
- Rear Main Oil Seal Replacement - Service Tip
- Engine Mount/Muffler - Vibration/Shake While Driving
- A/C - Poor Performance
- Climate Control - Vibration Type Sound
- A/C - FX15 Clutch Application Chart
- Front and Rear Springs - Identification and Rating
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall
- Campaign - Supplemental Tire Inflation Label
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall Supplement
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Bumper - Trailer Hitch Plate Availability
- Recall 97V235000: Sunroof Panel Separation
- Headliner - Objectionable Odor
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Hydraulic Clutch - Bleeding Procedure Service Tips
- Clutch Pedal - Creak Noise During Application
- Clutch - Hard to Depress/Premature Slave Cylinder Wear
- Universal Joint - Greasable Design Availability
- Deposit Resistant Fuel Injectors - Identification
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- Engine - Hard Cold Start/Idles Rough/Stall or Near Stall
- Engine - Stalls After Cold Start
- Exhaust System - Sulfur Odor
- Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor - Application Chart
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Accessory Drive Belt - Squeal or Hoot Noise
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Recall 96V024000: Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Recall 96V024001: Brake Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Engine - No Start/Wiring Damaged By Battery Acid
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Connector, DIS Ignition Revised
- Fuel Line - Knocking Noise
- Accelerator Cable - Service Procedures/Tips
- Accelerator Pedal Bracket - Cracks or Fatigues
- Recall 97V083000: Power Mirror Switch Malfunction
- Compass/Map Light - Erratic Operation/Burned Out
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Block Heater - Replacement When Removing Motor Mounts
- Temperature Gauge - Reads High
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuation/Inaccurate
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Rear View Mirror/Autolamp - Description and Diagnosis
- Rear Wiper Motor - Inoperative or Erratic Operation
- A/C Suction Hose - Routing
- Antilock Brake - Service Information Revised
- Antilock Brake System - Diagnostic Test Revision
- Body - Roof Panel and Drip Rail Repairs
- Recall 97V235001: Sunroof Panel Separation
- Quarter Panel - Rust perforation
- Rear View Mirror/Autolamp - Description/Wiring Updates
- Antitheft System - Recap of TSB's/Service Tips
- MIL ON/No Codes Set Explanation
- 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
- Power Door Lock - Inoperative
- Front Suspension - Rattle/Clunk/Pop Noise
- Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Recall - Liftgate Reinforcement Plate Installation
- Campaign - Liftgate Bracket Extended Coverage
- Recall - Liftgate Bracket Reinforcement
- Recall 95V164000: Liftgate Bracket Weld Fracture
- Recall 95V164001: Trunk/Liftgate Bracket Reinforcement
- Rear Doors - Cold Air Drafts
- Recall 99V310001: Liftgate Falls From Open Position
- Recall 95I007000: Hatchback Bracket Reinforcement
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Recall - Power Mirror Switch Jumper Harness
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Armrest Mounting Bracket - Broken
- Front Seat Center Armrest - Loose/Wobbles
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Parking Brake Control Assembly - Concerns
- A/T - A4LD One Way Clutch Service
- A/T - E4OD Direct Clutch Plate Usage Chart/Service Tip
- A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
- A/T - A4LD Service Manual Update
- 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 - A4LD Slipping or Soft Shifts After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blow Out
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse
- A/T - A4LD Premature Converter Bushing Failure
- A/T - Pump Damage After Overhaul
- A/T - Binding Condition In Park
- A/T - E40D Second Gear Starts
- A/T - A4LD Cooler Line Fittings
- A/T - A4LD Bellhousing and Pump Interchange
- A/T - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E Pump Interchangeability
- A/T - A4LD Support Ring Identification
- A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
- 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
- Engine - Noise/Vibration/No Crank/No A/T Engagement
- Engine Mounts - Vibration/Shake While Driving
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear
- Engine - Water Entry Through Air Intake System
- Heater - Air Flow With System in the Off Mode
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Electrical/Vacuum/Troubleshooting Manual
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry System - Service Highlights
- Remote Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Paint - Color Chart/Supplier Cross Reference
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- Recall - Revision, Incorrect CID Sensor Alignment
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Inside Door Handle - Breaks
- Door Panel Pull Handles - Paint Wears Off
- Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
- Headlamp - Horizontal Adjuster Difficult Access
- A/T - A4LD Harsh 2nd - 3rd Gear Backout Upshift
- Recall - Parking Brake Lock In Wedge Installation
- Recall 94V169000: Parking Brake Defect
- Recall 94V169001: Parking Brake Defect
- A/T - A4LD Servo Cover Heat Shield
- Front Seats - Difficult/No Forward/Rearward Adjustment
- Recall - Brake Booster Replacement
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Parking Brake Pedal - Goes to Floor With Little Effort
- Parking Brake - Service Procedure
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Front Alignment - Specifications/Procedures
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- Recall - Sunroof Instructions
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set