Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Front Brakes - Squealing Noise Below 35 MPH
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Front Disc Brakes - Knocking Noise When Braking Gently
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- Horn - Intermittent Operation
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Windshield Wipers - Wipers Streak or Clean Unevenly
- Windshield Washer Jets - Leak During Vehicle Maneuvers
- Roof Rack - Rumbling Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/T - 4EAT Delayed Engagement
- A/T - ATX Whine on Deceleration
- Chemicals,Additives
- Factory Modifications
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- Paint - Industrial Fallout/Iron Particle Removal
- Side Doors - Wind noise Service Tip
- Side Doors - Wind Noise Service Tip
- Side Door - Wind Noise Service Tips
- Side Doors - Wind Noise
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking At Low Speeds
- Blower Motor - Chirping or Squeaking Noise
- 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
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- Front Brakes - Squeal
- Front Disc Brakes - Knocking Noise When Braking
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- PCM - MIL ON/Codes P0300 To P0308 in Memory
- PCM - Reprogramming Service Tip
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs from P0300 to P0308 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 Through P0308 Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Engine - Stall or Hard Start After 1 to 4 Hour Soak
- Engine - Long Cranking Time To Start/Stall
- Engine - Long Crank/Stall After Hot Soak
- Engine - Hard Start/Stall After 1 to 4 Hour Soak
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - R134A Tracer Dye Factory Installed
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Towing - Recommended Procedures
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- 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
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Front Brakes - Squealing Noise Below 35 MPH
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine Cooling Fan Module - Service Information
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Flushing Oil Cooler And Lines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- PCM - Reprogramming Tips
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- EGR DPFE Sensor - Voltage Range Revision
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Front Disc Brakes - Knocking Noise When Braking Gently
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Horn - Intermittent Operation
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- NGS Tester - Incorrect Display During Diagnostics
- 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
- Door Latch - Switch Replacement Procedure Revised
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Windshield Wipers - Wipers Streak or Clean Unevenly
- Windshield Washer Jets - Leak During Vehicle Maneuvers
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Roof Rack - Rumbling Noise
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- 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
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Passive Restraint - Incorrect Information in Manual
- Locks - Key Cutter/Key Blank Information
- Paint - Color Codes/Cross References
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - 4EAT Delayed Engagement
- A/C - R134a Tracer Dye and Three O Ring Spring Couplers
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- A/T - ATX Whine on Deceleration
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Vehicle - Towing Behind Recreational Vehicles
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- 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