Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall 97V066000: Brake Drum Retainer Clip Removal
- Recall 06V286000: Cruise Control Switch Fire Hazard
- Recall 96V214000: Park Brake EffortToo High
- Recall - Parking Brake Adjustment
- Recall 07V336000: Cruise Control Fire Hazard
- Recall 08V051000: Incorrect Speed Control Jumper Harness
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Jumper Harness
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Inspection
- Important Reminder Customer Letter - Truck
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - FJH Parts Application Chart
- Attachment V - Dealer Q & A
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Car - Parts Available
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Truck - Required Service Not Performed Yet
- Owner Letter
- 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
- Power Steering - Fluid Leak at Gear Hose Connections
- Tires - Vibration Above 60 MPH
- Front Bumper - Cracks/Rusting
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Doors - (60/40) Noise While Vehicle is in Motion
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Front Seat Belt Top Anchor Point - Squeaks
- Steering Column - Clunking Felt Rocking Steering Wheel
- Ignition Key - Hard To Remove From Ignition Cylinder
- Steering Column - Squeaking/Moaning Noise On Turns
- Rear Axle, Dana 80,- Whine Noise
- Engine - Stalls When Transmission is Engaged
- Engine - Stall During Transmission Engagement
- Bi-Fuel System - No Start Condition
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P1742 Set
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- ABS System - 4WABS Lamp On/False ABS Codes In Memory
- PCM - MIL ON/Code P1742 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0171/P0174 Set
- Engine Noise - Knocking Sound - Secondary Air Pump
- Cooling System Quick Connect Fittings - Leaks
- Instrument Panel - Water Leak at A-Pillar
- A Pillar - Wind Noise
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Power Door Locks/Keyless Entry - Inoperative When Wet
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Alarm System - Sounds in Error
- A/T - C6/E4OD Difficulty Shifting From Park
- Speedometer/Odometer - (Programmable) Pointer Waiver
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- 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
- Engine - Stall During Extended Idle
- Steering/Suspension - Apparent 'Dogtracking'
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Recommended Repairs
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 98-5A-44 - 06/22/98
- Recall - Speed Control Deactivation Switch Defects
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Circuit Defect
- 05S28S12 - 08/20/07
- 05S28S11 - 08/03/07
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch/Fire Hazard
- Recall - Speed Control System Modification
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Defects
- Paint - Industrial Fallout/Iron Particle Removal
- Locks - Lock Service Package Availability
- Locks - Lock Service Kit Availability
- Locks - Lock Service Kits Availability
- 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
- 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
- Recall - Incorrect Cruise Control Jumper Harness
- Ignition Cylinder - Hard To Turn or Remove Ignition Key
- Parking Brake - New Adjustment System Service Tip
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- ABS Brake System - Bleeding Procedure
- Brakes - (4WAL) Technical Assistance Program
- 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
- A/T - C6/E4OD Difficulty Shifting from Park
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - E4OD Unique Parts Service Tips
- A/T - E4OD Internal Part Usage Table
- 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
- New Style Fuel Pump - Service Tip
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Diesel Engine - Rough Idle During Break-In
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- A/T - E4OD MIL ON/DTC's 62/628/1728 Set
- Brakes - ABS Lamp ON/False ABS Codes Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P1411 Set
- 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
- A/T - E4OD/4R100 Fluid In-Line Filter Kit
- Alignment/Suspension - ``Dogtracking'' Condition
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- 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
- Engine - Stalls When Tranmission is Engaged
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Recall - Audio Info/Warranty Info/Emission Label
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- New Style Fuel Pump - Service Tips
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Power Steering - Fluid Leak at Gear Hose Connections
- Ball Joint - Proper Inspection Procedure
- Recall 97V066000: Brake Drum Retainer Clip Removal
- Tires - Vibration Above 60 MPH
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Front Bumper - Cracks/Rusting
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driver Side Door - Sheet Molded Composite Design
- Doors - (60/40) Noise While Vehicle is in Motion
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Front Seat Belt Top Anchor Point - Squeaks
- Steering Column - Clunking Felt Rocking Steering Wheel
- Ignition Key - Hard To Remove From Ignition Cylinder
- Steering Column - Squeaking/Moaning Noise On Turns
- Rear Axle, Dana 80,- Whine Noise
- Engine - Stalls When Transmission is Engaged
- Engine - Stall During Transmission Engagement
- A/T - E4OD Main Regulator Booster Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- Bi-Fuel System - No Start Condition
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- Universal Joint - Greasable Design Availability
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- PCM - Reprogramming Tips
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P1742 Set
- 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
- ABS System - 4WABS Lamp On/False ABS Codes In Memory
- PCM - MIL ON/Code P1742 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0171/P0174 Set
- Engine Noise - Knocking Sound - Secondary Air Pump
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Cooling System Quick Connect Fittings - Leaks
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Bleeding Procedures
- Brakes - 4WAL Repeat Repairs/Technical Assistance
- Instrument Panel - Water Leak at A-Pillar
- A Pillar - Wind Noise
- Sheet Molding Composite - Body Repair
- 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
- Scanner Displays False High Spark Advance Reading
- Engine - Limited Operating Strategy When Tester Is Used
- A/T - E4OD TCIL Flashing/DTC's 62/628/1728 Stored
- Door Locks/Latches - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Power Door Locks/Keyless Entry - Inoperative When Wet
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - E4OD Direct Clutch Plate Usage Chart/Service Tip
- A/T - E4OD New Design Overdrive Clutch Piston
- A/T - E4OD Unique Parts Application
- A/T - E4OD Reverse Clutch Piston and Seal Usage
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Intermediate Accumulator Regulator Filter/Spring
- A/T - E40D Intermediate Servo Piston Redesigned
- A/T - E40D No Cooler Flow
- A/T - AODE, 4R7OW Valve Body Cross Leaks
- 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
- Recall 06V286000: Cruise Control Switch Fire Hazard
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Alarm System - Sounds in Error
- A/T - C6/E4OD Difficulty Shifting From Park
- Speedometer/Odometer - (Programmable) Pointer Waiver
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- New Lock Design - Introduction/Service Tip
- Locks - New Designed Lockset Service Tips
- Locks - Lock Service Packages Available
- Paint - Color Codes/Cross References
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Steering Wheel - Clicking Noise Heard When Turning
- A/T - Main Controls/Separator Plate/Gaskets Usage
- A/T - E4OD Redesigned Intermediate Band Apply Servo
- A/T - 4R70W (Remanufactured) Delayed or No 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - AODE/4R70W Erratic/Prolonged 1-2 Shift
- Campaign - A/C System Inadequate Refrigerant Oil
- 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
- A/T - 4R70W # 9 Thrust Bearing Service Tip
- A/T - E4OD Forward Thrust Washer Revision
- A/T - 4R70W Needle Bearing/Race Kit Service Tip
- A/C - Water Leaks On Passenger Side Floor
- Engine - Stall During Extended Idle
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Recall 96V214000: Park Brake EffortToo High
- Recall - Parking Brake Adjustment
- Manual Adjusting Parking Brake System - Service Tip
- New Manual Adjusting Parking System -Service Tip
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Steering/Suspension - Apparent 'Dogtracking'
- Air Conditioning - Oil Refill And Charge Service Tip
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Bi-Fuel - Lock Off Solenoid/Tank Valve Coil Resistance
- A/T - E4OD New Design Elastromeric Gaskets
- Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage
- Recall 07V336000: Cruise Control Fire Hazard
- Recall 08V051000: Incorrect Speed Control Jumper Harness
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Jumper Harness
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Inspection
- Important Reminder Customer Letter - Truck
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - FJH Parts Application Chart
- Attachment V - Dealer Q & A
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Car - Parts Available
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Truck - Required Service Not Performed Yet
- Owner Letter
- 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