Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Safety
- Customer Interest
- Instrument Cluster Lens - Scratches/Fogging/Nicks
- Ignition Timing - Erratic Warm Idle/AC or Defrost On
- TPS - MIL ON/Erratic Idle/Acceleration Sag
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Radio - Poor Reception/Noise/Interference
- Timing Belt - Skipping
- Timing Belt - poor Performance/No Start When Cold
- Lash Adjusters - Engine Runs Rough/Black Smoke
- Blend Air Door - Warm Air From Floor Vents
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Window Regulator - Flex Rack Replacement
- Clutch - Gear rattle in Neutral
- M/T/Clutch - Gear Clash, Clutch Does Not Release
- A/T - Delayed Engagement/No Drive/Reverse After Start Up
- Clutch - Growl When Pedal is Depressed
- Failed Emission Black Smoke Code 52
- PCM - Rough (Too Slow) Idle After Initial Cold Start
- PCM/Carburetion - Multiple Cold Start Die Outs
- Ignition Switch - `Power Loss' Lamp ON/DTC 13 Set
- Carburetor - Engine Sags On Hard Right Hand Turns
- Carburetor - Air Intake System Icing
- EGR/Canister Purge - Rough Idle/Hesitation
- EVAP System - Engine Sags On Acceleration
- Engine - Cold Start Up Knocking Noise
- A/T/M/T - Oil Leak at Speedometer Cable and Adapter
- Clutch - Chatter In Reverse
- Front Sway Bar - Squeak/Squawk Noises
- Right Rear Electric Door Lock - Operation Erratic
- Carburetor - Off Idle Wide Open Throttle Hesitation
- Windshield Washer System - Inoperative
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- M/T Shifter - Loose/Inoperative
- Choke - Cold Engine Rich Loading At Idle
- Rough Cold Idle/ Cold Driveway Die Out
- Piant - Small Cracks Visible
- A/T - High Effort Is Required to Disengage Park
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into and Out of 5TH Gear
- Power Seat - Looseness/Shake
- Superceded Bulletins
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Body/Frame - Welded Sheet Metal Repairs And Replacements
- Body - Don't Apply Corrosion Protection On Plastic Panels
- Body - Front Bumper Fascia Repair For License Bracket Holes
- Collision - Safety Cert./Tire Press. Label Replacement
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Hub/Bearing Inspection COLL.
- Wheels - Reconditioned Wheel Usage
- Restraints - Replacement Seat Covers/Seat Cover Repairs
- Restraints - Use Of Salvaged Restraint System Components
- Body/Frame - Structural Repair Components
- Body/Frame - Usage Of Heat For Repair
- Vehicle and Component Identification
- Overview
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Vehicle Identification Number 1986 Passenger Car
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Defined 1986 Truck, Van, Wagon, Mpv
- General Information
- Body Code Plate
- Engine Identification Numbers
- Transmission Identification
- Vehicle Identification Number Colt
- Vehicle Identification Conquest
- Vehicle Identification Ram 50 - Power Ram 50
- Vehicle Identification Colt Vista
- Instrument Cluster Lens - Scratches/Fogging/Nicks
- Ignition Timing - Erratic Warm Idle/AC or Defrost On
- Flooded Engine - Service Precautions
- TPS - MIL ON/Erratic Idle/Acceleration Sag
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Radio - Poor Reception/Noise/Interference
- Steering Gear Retaining Bolt - Replacement
- Timing Belt - Skipping
- Timing Belt - poor Performance/No Start When Cold
- Lash Adjusters - Engine Runs Rough/Black Smoke
- Blend Air Door - Warm Air From Floor Vents
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Tires - Rubbing During Severe Turning/Braking
- Radial Tires - New Rotation Procedure
- Window Regulator - Flex Rack Replacement
- Power Seat - Extended Warranty
- Upholstery - Cleaning Procedure
- Clutch - Gear rattle in Neutral
- M/T/Clutch - Gear Clash, Clutch Does Not Release
- A/T - Delayed Engagement/No Drive/Reverse After Start Up
- Clutch Splines and Pilot Bushing - Lubrication
- Clutch - Growl When Pedal is Depressed
- Recall - Fuel Injectors
- Fuel Injectors - Cleaning Information
- Failed Emission Black Smoke Code 52
- PCM - Rough (Too Slow) Idle After Initial Cold Start
- PCM/Carburetion - Multiple Cold Start Die Outs
- Recall - Emissions System Modification
- Battery and Charging System - General Information
- Recall 86V053000: Battery Cap Vent Obstruction
- Ignition Switch - `Power Loss' Lamp ON/DTC 13 Set
- Carburetor - Engine Sags On Hard Right Hand Turns
- Carburetor - Air Intake System Icing
- Recall - Fuel Regulator Hose
- Recall 88V105000: Pressure Regulator/Fuel Rail Hose Leak
- EGR/Canister Purge - Rough Idle/Hesitation
- EVAP System - Engine Sags On Acceleration
- Engine - Cold Start Up Knocking Noise
- Engine - Oil Filter Application
- Diagnostic Test Procedure - Manual Revisions
- A/T/M/T - Oil Leak at Speedometer Cable and Adapter
- Clutch - Chatter In Reverse
- Front Sway Bar - Squeak/Squawk Noises
- Body - Rustproofing Application
- Recall - VECI Label Correction
- Right Rear Electric Door Lock - Operation Erratic
- Carburetor - Off Idle Wide Open Throttle Hesitation
- Windshield Washer System - Inoperative
- Liftgate Trim Panel - Loose
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- Engine - Oil Application
- Engine Oil - New `SG' Level Oil
- Engine Coolant - Recycling Recommendations
- A/T - 404/413/415/470 Changes For 1986
- A/T - FWD Changes for 1986
- A/T - 404, 413, 470 Ring and Transfer Shaft Gears
- A/T - FWD Hard to Pull Out of Park
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Shim Kits for Bearing Pre-Load Setting
- A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - Engine Centering Procedure
- 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
- M/T Shifter - Loose/Inoperative
- Choke - Cold Engine Rich Loading At Idle
- Recall 86V028000: Instrument Panel Cluster Modification
- Wiring - Repair Instruction Sheets
- Rough Cold Idle/ Cold Driveway Die Out
- Convertible Top - Lowering Instructions
- Paint - Codes/Applications/Cross References
- Piant - Small Cracks Visible
- Paint - Variance Program
- Engine - Cylinder Head Bolt Torque, Manual Revision
- A/T - High Effort Is Required to Disengage Park
- A/C Refrigerant - Substitutes and Compatibility
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into and Out of 5TH Gear
- Head Restraint Guide - Replacement
- Recall 88V061000: Power Seat Frame Defective
- Wheel Alignment - Specifications
- Seat Belt Extender - Information
- Power Seat - Looseness/Shake
- Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
- Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process