Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall - Rear Fuel Supply Line Chafing
- Recall 98V062000: Possible Fuel Line Leakage
- Recall - Parking Brake Front Cable
- Recall 95V058000: Parking Brake Cable Defect
- Recall 06V286000: Cruise Control Switch Fire Hazard
- Recall 09V399000: Cruise Control Deactivation Switch
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Overheating
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- Engine - Oil Pan Leak
- A/C - Lack of Cooling at Idle
- Drive Belt - Early Wear of Tensioner Pulley
- Accessory Drive Belt - Premature Tensioner Wear
- Upper Ball Joints - Clunking Noise/Wear
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Front Door Window Regulator - Rattles
- Doors - (60/40) Noise While Vehicle is in Motion
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Ignition Key - Hard To Remove From Ignition Cylinder
- Steering Column - Squeaking/Moaning Noise On Turns
- A/T - Vibration/Shudder On Light Acceleration
- A/T - E4OD Planetary Gearset Heat Distress
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- A/T - Driveline Vibration W/Converter Engaged
- Engine Controls - Low RPM, No Start, Runs Poorly
- Engine Control - Cold Temperature Hard Start/No Start
- ABS System - 4WABS Lamp On/False ABS Codes In Memory
- Engine - Hard/No Start/Rough Idle/Stalls/Misses
- A/T - Harsh Shifts
- Fuel System - No Fuel Return
- Steering Wheel - Squeaks While Turning
- Instrument Panel - Water Leak at A-Pillar
- Manual Throttle Control - Idle Speed Does Not Adjust
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Center Wheel Ornament - Falls Off
- A/T - Shifts From Park Without Brake Pedal Depression
- Thermactor System - Buzzing Noise
- Drive Belts - Belt Shreds and/or Comes Off
- Alarm System - Sounds in Error
- Diesel Engine - Hard Start/No Start Condition
- A/T - E4OD Shift Concerns/DTC's Set
- Engine - Oil Leak at Valley Pan/Oil Pump
- A/T - C6/E4OD Difficulty Shifting From Park
- Fuel System - Water in Fuel Lamp Illuminated Constantly
- Mega Fuse - Vibration Breakage
- Speedometer/Odometer - (Programmable) Pointer Waiver
- Engine Control - Misfire, Stall, No Start, DTC P1298
- Engine - Hard Starting
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Diesel Engine - Hesitates/Stalls/Lack of Power/Stumbles
- Steering Wheel - Clicking Noise Heard When Turning
- A/T - 4R70W (Remanufactured) Delayed or No 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Erratic/Prolonged 1-2 Shift
- A/C - Water Leaks On Passenger Side Floor
- Cooling System - Leaking Radiator Hose Joint
- A/T - E4OD Vehicle Does Not Move
- Steering/Suspension - Apparent 'Dogtracking'
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- Paint - Codes/Cross References
- Side Doors - Wind noise Service Tip
- Side Doors - Wind Noise Service Tip
- Side Door - Wind Noise Service Tips
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C - Water Leaks On Passenger Floor
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- 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
- Ignition Cylinder - Hard To Turn or Remove Ignition Key
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- Brakes - On Vehicle Rotor Machining Setup Procedures
- ABS Brake System - Bleeding Procedure
- Brakes - (4WAL) Technical Assistance Program
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensors - Not Interchangeable
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - E4OD MIL ON/Codes 62/628/1728 Set
- A/T - E4OD Internal Parts Usage Chart
- A/T - E4OD Parts Usage Chart
- A/T - E4OD Internal Part Usage Chart
- A/T- E4OD/4R100 Parts Usage Chart
- Driveline - Resonance or Vibration
- A/T - E4OD Vibration Between 1,400 and 2,000 RPM
- A/T - C6/E4OD Difficulty Shifting from Park
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - AODE Transmission Pan Gasket/Reusable Design
- Engine - Stalls When Reverse/Manual Low Selected
- A/T - E4OD Heat Distress
- A/T - E4OD Internal Part Usage Table
- A/T - E4OD Accumulator Body Usage Chart
- PCM - Reprogramming Service Tip
- Diesel Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Long Crank Time
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel Economy - Expectations Versus Usage
- Engine Valley Pan/High Pressure Oil Pump - Leaks
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- New Style Fuel Pump - Service Tip
- Engine - Hard or No Start in Extreme Cold
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Diesel Engine - Lack of Power/Low Performance
- Diesel Engine - Rough Idle During Break-In
- Special Tools - Injector Performance Analyzer
- Diesel Engine - Injector Replacement Service Tip
- Diesel Engine - Rough Idle/Stalling/Hesitation/Low Power
- Diesel Engine - Poor Performance
- Engine - Hesitation/Stumble Rough Idle/Low Power
- A/T - E4OD MIL ON/DTC's 62/628/1728 Set
- Brakes - ABS Lamp ON/False ABS Codes Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Engine - Acceleration Poor/Lack of Response From Idle
- IDM - Stall/No Start/DTC 1298 May Be Set
- Diesel Engine - No Start/Reduced Power
- Diesel Engine - Hard/No Start/Low RPMs/Code 340 Set
- CMP Sensor - No Start/Code 340/344 Set/Low Engine Speed
- 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
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Diesel Engine - Oil Leak Diagnosis
- Diesel Engine - New RTV Sealant
- Diesel Engine - New Sealant
- Engine - Rough Idle Or Low Power Output
- Diesel Engine - No Start/Runs Poorly/Stalls
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling/Compressor Failure
- Accessory Drive Belt - Wears/Shreds/Comes Off
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- A/T - E4OD/4R100 Fluid In-Line Filter Kit
- Alignment/Suspension - ``Dogtracking'' Condition
- Recycled Engine Coolant - 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 - R134A Tracer Dye Installed At Factory
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Lack of Cooling/Compressor Failure
- Engine - Low Performance/Lack of Power
- Fuel Drain - No Fuel Drainage When Valve Is Opened
- 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
- Diesel Engine - Revisions/Service Tip
- Engine - External Oil Leak Diagnosis
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure
- A/C - Little or No Cooling
- A/C Evaporator Core - On Vehicle Leak Test Requirement
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Engine - Oil Pan Leak
- Engine - Poor Idle and/or Low Output
- A/C - Lack of Cooling at Idle
- Radiator - New Manufacturing Process
- Drive Belt - Early Wear of Tensioner Pulley
- Accessory Drive Belt - Premature Tensioner Wear
- Ball Joint - Proper Inspection Procedure
- Upper Ball Joints - Clunking Noise/Wear
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Front Door Window Regulator - Rattles
- Doors - (60/40) Noise While Vehicle is in Motion
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Ignition Key - Hard To Remove From Ignition Cylinder
- Steering Column - Squeaking/Moaning Noise On Turns
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Reusable Pan Gasket/Filter
- A/T - Vibration/Shudder On Light Acceleration
- A/T - E4OD Planetary Gearset Heat Distress
- A/T - E4OD Main Regulator Booster Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T - E4OD Torque Converter Scraping/Dragging Noise
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- A/T - Driveline Vibration W/Converter Engaged
- Universal Joint - Greasable Design Availability
- Fuel Injector - Revised Hold Down Bolt Torque
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- Engine - Hard Starting After Injector Replacement
- Fuel System - Injector Bore Scuffing After Replacement
- Fuel System - Injector Performance Analyzer
- Engine Controls - Low RPM, No Start, Runs Poorly
- PCM - Reprogramming Tips
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Engine Control - Cold Temperature Hard Start/No Start
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- EGR DPFE Sensor - Voltage Range Revision
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- ABS - Wheel Speed Sensors Are Not Interchangeable
- ABS System - 4WABS Lamp On/False ABS Codes In Memory
- Recall - Ignition Control Module Inspection/Replacement
- Engine - Hard/No Start/Rough Idle/Stalls/Misses
- Engine - Hard Start, Rough Idle, Misfire, Stalls
- A/T - Harsh Shifts
- Fuel System - No Fuel Return
- Recall - Rear Fuel Supply Line Chafing
- Recall 98V062000: Possible Fuel Line Leakage
- Engine - New Sealant for All Areas Of Turbo
- Air Bag Modules - Discolored/Marred Covers
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Recall - Parking Brake Front Cable
- Recall 95V058000: Parking Brake Cable Defect
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Bleeding Procedures
- Brakes - 4WAL Repeat Repairs/Technical Assistance
- Steering Wheel - Squeaks While Turning
- Instrument Panel - Water Leak at A-Pillar
- Sheet Molding Composite - Body Repair
- Engine - No Start and Unable To Perform Self Test
- Powertrain Control Module - Auxiliary Kit
- Manual Throttle Control - Idle Speed Does Not Adjust
- 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
- A/T - E4OD TCIL Flashing/DTC's 62/628/1728 Stored
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Center Wheel Ornament - Falls Off
- A/T - E4OD Intermediate Brake Drum Assembly Service Tip
- A/T - E4OD Direct Clutch Plate Usage Chart/Service Tip
- A/T - E40D Overdrive One Way Clutch Tips
- A/T - E4OD Reverse Clutch Piston and Seal Usage
- A/T - E4OD Separator Plate Identification/Service Tip
- A/T - E4OD Service Procedure For Orange Service Tag
- A/T - 4R70W Orange Sticker Transmission
- Rotunda Transmission Tester Overlay Cable - Service Tip
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Shifts From Park Without Brake Pedal Depression
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Check Ball Locations And Function
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - E40D Overdrive Sprag Rotation and Installation
- A/T - E40D Rebuild Tips
- A/T - E40D Case Damage During Pump Removal
- A/T - E40D Indexing Manual Valve After Rebuild
- A/T - E40D Front Seal Blow Out
- A/T - Cycling or No TCC, Shift Hunting
- A/T - E40D Extension Housing Bushing Failure
- A/T - E40D No Upshifts or Harsh Upshifts/4th Gear Starts
- A/T - E40D Identifying Latest Controller Assembly
- A/T - E40D ATF Leaking Out Vent
- A/T - E40D Pump Upgrade
- A/T - E40D Pump Modifications
- A/T - E40D No Forward Engagement In O/D, 4-3 Flare Up
- A/T - Intermediate Accumulator Regulator Filter/Spring
- A/T - Delayed Engagement, Shift Errors, MLPS Codes
- A/T - E40D New Solenoid Bodies
- A/T - E40D Intermediate Servo Piston Redesigned
- A/T - E40D No Cooler Flow
- 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 - E4OD Description
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- A/T - 4R100 Flexplate Replacement Precaution
- Recall 06V286000: Cruise Control Switch Fire Hazard
- Thermactor System - Buzzing Noise
- Drive Belts - Belt Shreds and/or Comes Off
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Alarm System - Sounds in Error
- Diesel Engine - Hard Start/No Start Condition
- A/T - E4OD Shift Concerns/DTC's Set
- Engine - Oil Leak at Valley Pan/Oil Pump
- A/T - C6/E4OD Difficulty Shifting From Park
- Fuel System - Water in Fuel Lamp Illuminated Constantly
- Mega Fuse - Vibration Breakage
- Speedometer/Odometer - (Programmable) Pointer Waiver
- Engine Control - Misfire, Stall, No Start, DTC P1298
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Diesel Engine - Diagnostic Guide
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Engine - Hard Starting
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Engine Control - Poor Acceleration Response
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Electrical - Weather Pack Connector Seals
- A/T - E40D Revised Rear Case Bushing
- Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
- Diesel Engine - Hesitates/Stalls/Lack of Power/Stumbles
- Steering Wheel - Clicking Noise Heard When Turning
- A/T - Main Controls/Separator Plate/Gaskets Usage
- A/T - E4OD Redesigned Intermediate Band Apply Servo
- Hood Lamp Switch - Updated Replacement Part
- A/T - 4R70W (Remanufactured) Delayed or No 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Erratic/Prolonged 1-2 Shift
- A/T - E4OD Service Case Replacement Service Tips
- Campaign - Keyless Entry System Transmitters
- A/C - Release of R134a Fluorescent 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
- A/T - 4R70W Needle Bearing/Race Kit Service Tip
- A/C - Water Leaks On Passenger Side Floor
- Cooling System - Leaking Radiator Hose Joint
- A/T - E4OD Vehicle Does Not Move
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Caliper-Mount Lathe Machining Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- A/C - Oil Visible At Spring Lock Couplers
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Steering/Suspension - Apparent 'Dogtracking'
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- Air Conditioning - Oil Refill And Charge Service Tip
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Recall 09V399000: Cruise Control Deactivation Switch
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Overheating
- 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