Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall - Power Lumbar Front Seat Wiring Modifications
- Recall 88V145000: Power Lumbar Circuit Modification
- Recall 85V130000: Fuel Return Line Replacement
- Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
- Recall 85V116000: Engine Wire Harness Repair
- Recall 94V167000: Incorrect Quarter Glass Markings
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Driveline - Vibration or Shudder On Acceleration
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Driveline - Ratcheting/Clanking Noise In Reverse
- Transfer Case/Transmission - Leaks At Case Juncture
- Clutch Slave Cylinder - Rattling Noise
- Rear Brakes - Squeal and/or Sticking
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Front Brakes - Groaning/Grinding Noises
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - No or Low Output
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Air Cleaner Element - Oil Contamination
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Radio - Alternator Whine and Conducted Ignition Noise
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Exhaust System - Vibration
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Liftgate - Cracks At Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
- Door Glass - Flutters/Slaps When Partially Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Door Glass Run - Wind Noise
- Roof Rack Cross Bars - Wind Noise
- A/T - A4LD Multiple Problem Diagnosis/Repair
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Oil Level Indicator - Intermittent Operation
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Door Handles - Air Drafts To Interior
- Rear Locking Differential - Noise On Turns
- M/T - TK 5 Speed Hard Shifting
- M/T - Mazda 5 Speed Shift Tower Leak
- M/T - Hard Shift/No Shift Condition
- Fuel Line Coupler - High Installation Effort
- M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 90819 - 04/11/90
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 90119 - 05/23/90
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 891913 - 09/20/89
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- 831915 - 09/20/83
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Frame - Damaged or Loose Rivets
- Frame Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Sounds
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- 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 Terminal and Connector - Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Rear Brakes - Grabbing/Sticking
- Rear Brakes - Squealing and/or Sticking
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- Brakes - Occasional or Intermittent Squeal
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C System - New A/C Filter Kit
- A/C - New Filter to Prevent Compressor Damage
- A/C System - New Filter Kit
- Air Conditioning - Prevent Damage to Compressor
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Filter Kit Installation After Replacing Compressor
- 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
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Maintenance - Manual Revision
- Brakes - Noise Diagosis/Repair TSB Sumary
- Overview
- Brake Noise Description and Application Chart
- Article No. 85-4-31
- Article No. 86-12-5
- Article No. 86-19-5
- Article No. 87-8-14
- Article No. 87-13-20
- Article No. 87-16-7
- Article No. 87-20-14
- Article No. 87-20-15
- Article No. 87-23-11
- Article No. 88-13-7
- Article No. 88-14-6
- Article No. 88-20-6
- Article No. 88-21-2
- Article No. 88-25-9
- Article No. 89-1-13
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Throttle Position Sensor - Request For Return
- Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
- Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
- A/C Compressor Clutch Assembly - Service Caution
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Aluminum Oil Pan - Heli-Coil Repair of Drain Plug
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Driveline - Vibration or Shudder On Acceleration
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application
- Front Tires - Irregular Wear Pattern
- Tire Wear - Toe Set Prior Vehicle Service
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Campaign - Optional Tubular Rear Bumpers
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Jumpseat - Installation Procedure
- Recall - Power Lumbar Front Seat Wiring Modifications
- Recall 88V145000: Power Lumbar Circuit Modification
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Driveline - Ratcheting/Clanking Noise In Reverse
- A/T - A4LD Revised Oil Pan Torque Specification
- Rear Axle - Service Part Usage For Past Model Years
- Transfer Case/Transmission - Leaks At Case Juncture
- A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump to Converter Housing Bolt
- A/T - Front Pump Support Crescent Casting Appearance
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Clutch Slave Cylinder - Rattling Noise
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- Rear Brakes - Squeal and/or Sticking
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Brakes - See Thru Fluid Reservoirs
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Front Brakes - Groaning/Grinding Noises
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Electrical and Vacuum Manual Correction
- Alternator - Mounting Bracket Update
- Alternator - No or Low Output
- Alternator/Regulator - Integral Design Service Procedure
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling - Service Procedures
- Fuel System Spring Lock Fitting - Proper Assembly
- Recall 85V130000: Fuel Return Line Replacement
- Fuel Tank - Thud or Clunk Sound
- Air Cleaner Element - Oil Contamination
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Radio - Alternator Whine and Conducted Ignition Noise
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
- Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
- Sheet Metal - Corrosion From Dealer Name Plate
- Exterior Moldings - Request For Return
- Suspension - Performance Concerns With Campers
- Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
- EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
- Overview
- EEC IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 1986 19-253A
- EEC-IV Quick Test-All Engines 1987 16-15
- EEC IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 1987 19-3
- Carburetors, Fuel Charging Assemblies, Throttle Bodies and Injectors 1988
- EEC-IV -Quick Test -All Engines 1988 16-11
- Quick Test:Engine Running Self-Test
- Appendix:Self-Test With "Check Engine" Light (MIL)
- Reference Voltage
- EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) Control/Vent (EGRC/EGRV)
- Vane Airflow Sensor (VAF)
- Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
- EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
- Fuel Control
- Fuel Pump Circuit
- Idle Speed Control (Bypass Air)
- WOT A/C Cutoff (WAC) A/C Demand
- RE-Initialization Check
- System Check
- Transmission - AXOD
- Integrated Controller
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Exhaust System - Vibration
- Processor - Request For Return of Assembly
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Electronic Clock - Revised Diagnostic Procedure
- Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Liftgate - Cracks At Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
- Door Glass - Flutters/Slaps When Partially Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Door Glass Run - Wind Noise
- Roof Rack Cross Bars - Wind Noise
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Brake Hoses - Wet Appearance
- A/T - A4LD No Forward Movement
- A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
- A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
- A/T - A4LD Multiple Problem Diagnosis/Repair
- A/T - A4LD Shift Speed Specifications
- A/T - A4LD Transmission Rear End Play Check
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
- Shop Tips to Prevent Repeat Repairs
- Overview
- (1)Front Pump Installation Procedures
- (2)Transmission End Play Check
- (3)Cleaning Cooler Lines and Coolers
- (4)Proper Installation of Overdrive One-Way Clutch
- (5)Transmission Oil Pan-to-Case Torque Specification
- (6)Proper Converter Assembly Installation
- (7)Front Pump Crescent Casting Appearance
- (8)Proper Overdrive Center Support Installation
- (9)Correction to Valve Body Illustration
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - A4LD Center Support Installation Procedure
- A/T - A4LD Diagnostic Chart
- A/T - Clunk/Grunt From Driveline
- A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump-To-Converter Housing Bolts
- A/T - A4LD Erratic Shifting/Fluid Leakage
- A/T - Converter Clutch Solenoid Fluid Source I.D.
- A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift
- A/T - A4LD Slipping or Soft Shifts After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blow Out
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - Slips or No 3 or Reverse, 2-3 Flare
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD No Movement After Rebuild
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse
- A/T - A4LD 4-3 Gear Flare, No Engagement in O/D
- 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 - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
- A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
- A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - A4LD No Or Late Upshift after New Modulator
- A/T - A4LD Intermittent No Reverse Condition
- A/T - A4LD Proper Overdrive Sprag Assembly Installation
- A/T - A4LD Soft 3-4 Shift After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blows Out
- A/T - A4LD Slips In 2nd or No 2nd Gear
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear/Overdrive Planetary Carrier
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - A4LD Late 1-2 Upshift After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD Slipping Under Acceleration
- A/T - A4LD No Upshift/Restricted Modulator
- A/T - A4LD Loose Fitting Valve In Valve Body
- A/T - A4LD Valve Body and Filter Change
- A/T - Sprag Rotation
- A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Erratic Reverse Engagement1
- A/T - A4LD Overdrive Sun Gear Support Inspection
- A/T - A4LD Delay In Reverse/Occasional No-Reverse
- 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 - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Oil Level Indicator - Intermittent Operation
- A/C - Revised EVTM Schematic Drawing
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Engine Compartment Wiring - New Connectors
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
- Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
- Wiring - Positive Locking Micro-Pin Terminals
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Recall 85V116000: Engine Wire Harness Repair
- Specifications Issue Technical Service Bulletin
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Interior Trim - Recommended Clean Up Tips
- Recall 94V167000: Incorrect Quarter Glass Markings
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
- Overview
- Section A Has Been Superseded By TSB # 9264, Dated 3/92.
- (B) Paint Exterior Color Peeling From Ultra Violet Light
- (C) Lower Body Stone Protection Repair Tips
- (D) Procedure For PVC Body Side Moldings
- (E) Lower Body-Side Stone Chip Protection Program
- (F) Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
- (G) Color Compatible Spray Primer Chart
- (H) Paint Repair For Tinted Clear Coat
- (I) Paintable Plastics
- (J) 1992 Paint Color Codes
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Transfer Case - Electric Shift Motor May Bind
- Door Handles - Air Drafts To Interior
- A/T - A4LD Component Identification
- A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
- Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
- Rear Locking Differential - Noise On Turns
- A/T - A4LD Intermediate/Overdrive Servo Identification
- Brake Booster - Request For Return of Assembly
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
- 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
- M/T - TK 5 Speed Hard Shifting
- Alternator Bracket - Parts Return
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
- A/T - A4LD Overdrive Center Support Assembly
- A/T Shifter Assembly - Correct Service Part Usage
- M/T - Mazda 5 Speed Shift Tower Leak
- M/T - Hard Shift/No Shift Condition
- M/T - Shift Lever Return Request
- Campaign - Shift Lever Replacement
- A/T Vacuum Diaphragm - Return
- M/T - 1-2 Synchronizer Hub Orientation
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- Fuel Line Coupler - High Installation Effort
- M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set