Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Generals
- Campaign - Michelin/Uniroyal Tires
- Campaign - Wheel Lug Torque Maintenance Reminder
- Campaign - Second Row Seat Window Sticker Discrepancy
- Campaign - Fuel Gauge/Sender Assembly
- Campaign - Overhead Console Bracket Replacement
- Safety
- Recall 12V195000: Rear Axle Reinforcement Bracket
- Recall 12V193000: Rear Axle Beam Reinforcement
- Recall - Rear Axle Inspection And Repair
- Recall 97V165000: Steering Gear Damaged
- Recall 97V165001: Steering Gear Damaged
- Recall 01I007000: Front Coil Spring Corrosion
- Recall 01V199000: Spring Corrosion
- Recall - Front Springs Failure
- Recall - Spring Shield Installation Supplement
- Recall 99V147000: Brake Master Cylinder Labels
- Recall - Front Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Bolts Loose
- Recall 98I003000: Incorrect Brake Rotors Installed
- Recall 99I001000: Overhead Concole Retaining Bracket
- Recall - Speed Control Cable Replacement
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - Question and Answer Sheet
- Owner Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment I
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment II
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment III
- Supplement # 2 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement # 2 - Attachment I
- Supplement # 2 - Attachment II
- Supplement # 2 - Attachment III
- Supplement # 2 - Owner Letter
- Recall - Brake Fluid Warning Label Installation
- Recall 97V097000: A/T Fluid Servo Cover Leak
- Recall - A/T Low/Intermediate Servo Cover Replacement
- Recall - Steering Rack And Pinion Inspection
- Recall 97V051000: Headrest Lockout Defect
- Recall - Daytime Running Lamp Non-Compliance
- Recall - Airbag Deactivation Shunt Replacement
- Recall 09V399000: Cruise Control Deactivation Switch
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Overheating
- Recall 10V385000: Rear Axle Reinforcement Installation
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- Suspension - Popping/Creaking/Clunking/Thumping
- Overview
- Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure
- Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
- Customer Road Test
- Defining the Noise
- Diagnostic Procedure
- Vehicle Component List
- Overview
- Body: (S, CR, R)
- Control Arm Strut: (C, P, S)
- Engine/Transaxle Mounts: (C, P)
- Exhaust System: (C, P, R)
- Front Brake Caliper: (C, R)
- Knuckle: (C, P, T, S, CR)
- Lower Control Arm: (C, P, T, S)
- Stabilizer Bar: (C, T, P, S)
- Steering Rack: (C, P)
- Strut Top Nut: (C, T, P, S)
- Subframe: (C, P, S, CR)
- Subframe Insulators: (C, P, CR)
- Tie Rod Ends: (S, CR)
- A/T - TCC Not Engaging, DTCs P0741 or P1744
- Engine - Coolant Loss/Oil Contamination
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Front Suspension - Rattling/Clunking Noise
- Suspension (Front) - Grunting/Popping Noise on Turns
- Steering Rack - Fluid Leaks
- Right Rear Quarter Panel - Black Soot Deposits
- A/C - Loose Fan Switch On Auxiliary Climate Control
- MIL ON/DTC's P0300 Through P0306 Set
- Suspension - Pop/Clunk Noise From Front Springs
- Brakes - Vibration At Highway Speeds
- Metric Speedometer - Reads Faster Than Vehicle Speed
- Driver's Seat - Squeaking/Creaking From Left Rear
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Traction Control - Lamp Flashing/DTC's Set
- Engine - Stall When Stopping/Parking/Coasting/Slow Turns
- EVAP - MIL ON/Codes Stored/No Driveability Concerns
- Low Fuel Lamp - Illuminated/Fuel Tank Differences
- Accelerator Pedal/Exhaust - Buzz/Drone At 1,700 RPM
- A/C - Lack of Cooling
- Parking Brake Assemby - Loose or Rattling at Floor Pan
- Carpet/Headliner - Wet In Cargo Area
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Power Door Locks - Inoperative Or Grinding Noise
- Liftgate - Noisy/Stress Cracks
- Body - Corrosion At Bottom of Door or Tailgate
- Integrated Child Safety Seat - Webbing Twists/Binds
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Upper Radiator Hose - Leaks
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Overhead Console - Loose Or Hangs Down
- A/T - AX4S Harsh 1-2 Upshift/Intermittent Neutral
- A/T - Clunking Noise/High Effort Shifting From PARK
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Codes Stored After Replacement
- A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
- Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
- Door Trim Panel Demister - Loose
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- A/C - Whistling Noise From Front Plenum
- Parking Brake - Will Not Release
- Driver Seat - Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts
- A/C - Unwanted Airflow From Vents
- Sliding Door - Rattling/Squeaking On Bumps
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Overview
- Step 1 - Loosen Front Wedges
- Step 2 - Adjust C-Pillar Wire Striker
- Step 3 - Adjust B-Pillar Wire Striker
- Step 4 - Lower Roller Bracket & Guide Assembly (LRBAGA)
- Step 5 - Upper Roller Guide Assembly (URGA)
- Step 6 - Center Rear Sliding Door Hinge and Roller
- Step 7 - Tighten Wedges
- Step 8 - Torque Specifications
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Engine - Spark Knock on Light Load/Acceleration
- Chemicals,Additives
- Factory Modifications
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 10S13S1 - 09/15/10
- 10S13S9 - 05/13/11
- 10S13S5 - 12/23/10
- 10S13S4 - 11/30/10
- 10S13S3 - 10/30/10
- 97-20-13 - 09/29/97
- 97-15-20 - 07/21/97
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure
- Paint - Materials For Warranty And Post Warranty Repair
- Paint - Recommended Materials
- Locks - Lock Service Package Availability
- Locks - Lock Service Kit Availability
- Locks - Lock Service Kits Availability
- Interior Trim - Repairs To Vinyl Surfaces
- Side Doors - Wind noise Service Tip
- Side Doors - Wind Noise Service Tip
- Side Door - Wind Noise Service Tips
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Musty And Mildew Type Odors
- Recall - Front Coil Spring Fracture
- Recall - Front Lower Control Arm/Body Mount Corrosion
- Recall - Inspect/Repair Rear Axle
- Recall - Rear Axle Corrosion Inspection/Repair
- Recall - Inspection/Repair Of Rear Axle
- Recall - Rear Axle Corrosion Inspection and Repair
- Recall - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair
- 10S13 - 08/26/10
- Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Tips
- 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
- Battery - Service/Charging Tips
- Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Intermittent Neutral Condition After Coming To A Stop
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - AX4S Harsh 1-2 Shift At Light Throttle
- A/T - AX4S Harsh 1-2 Shift At Light Throttle Application
- Traction Control - Lamp Flashing/DTC's U1009/U1027
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- EVAP System - MIL ON Multiple DTC's Set
- Evaporative Emission Canister - Components Availability
- Engine Controls - General PCM Reprogramming Procedures
- EVAP - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/No Driveability Concerns
- EVAP System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455 Stored
- EVAP System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442 and P0455 Set
- Emissions - MIL ON/EVAP System DTC's Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Accelerator Pedal/Exhaust System - Buzz/Drone
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Engine - Oil Mixed With Coolant/Coolant Loss
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 To P0306 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 - P0306 Stored
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 - P0306 Set
- Battery - Battery EYE Function/Charging Service Tips
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Engine - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Engine - Stall When Slowing/Parking/Slow Speed Turn
- Engine - Stalling On Deceleration/Parking/Coasting
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Recall 12V195000: Rear Axle Reinforcement Bracket
- Recall 12V193000: Rear Axle Beam Reinforcement
- Recall - Rear Axle Inspection And Repair
- 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
- Suspension - Popping/Creaking/Clunking/Thumping
- Overview
- Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure
- Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
- Customer Road Test
- Defining the Noise
- Diagnostic Procedure
- Vehicle Component List
- Overview
- Body: (S, CR, R)
- Control Arm Strut: (C, P, S)
- Engine/Transaxle Mounts: (C, P)
- Exhaust System: (C, P, R)
- Front Brake Caliper: (C, R)
- Knuckle: (C, P, T, S, CR)
- Lower Control Arm: (C, P, T, S)
- Stabilizer Bar: (C, T, P, S)
- Steering Rack: (C, P)
- Strut Top Nut: (C, T, P, S)
- Subframe: (C, P, S, CR)
- Subframe Insulators: (C, P, CR)
- Tie Rod Ends: (S, CR)
- A/T - TCC Not Engaging, DTCs P0741 or P1744
- Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Engine - Coolant Loss/Oil Contamination
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Replacement Procedure
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
- Front Suspension - Rattling/Clunking Noise
- Suspension (Front) - Grunting/Popping Noise on Turns
- Steering Rack - Fluid Leaks
- Recall 97V165000: Steering Gear Damaged
- Recall 97V165001: Steering Gear Damaged
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Right Rear Quarter Panel - Black Soot Deposits
- A/C - Loose Fan Switch On Auxiliary Climate Control
- MIL ON/DTC's P0300 Through P0306 Set
- Recall 01I007000: Front Coil Spring Corrosion
- Recall 01V199000: Spring Corrosion
- Recall - Front Springs Failure
- Recall - Spring Shield Installation Supplement
- Suspension - Pop/Clunk Noise From Front Springs
- Brakes - Vibration At Highway Speeds
- Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
- Campaign - Michelin/Uniroyal Tires
- Metric Speedometer - Reads Faster Than Vehicle Speed
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Campaign - Wheel Lug Torque Maintenance Reminder
- Campaign - Second Row Seat Window Sticker Discrepancy
- Driver's Seat - Squeaking/Creaking From Left Rear
- Side Doors - Wind Noises
- A/T - Flushing Oil Cooler And Lines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
- PCM Calibrations Vs. Catalyst Assemblies - Service Tip
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Recall 99V147000: Brake Master Cylinder Labels
- Recall - Front Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Bolts Loose
- Recall - PCM Recalibration
- Traction Control - Lamp Flashing/DTC's Set
- Engine - Stall When Stopping/Parking/Coasting/Slow Turns
- EVAP - MIL ON/Codes Stored/No Driveability Concerns
- Engine Controls - General PCM Programming Procedures
- Low Fuel Lamp - Illuminated/Fuel Tank Differences
- Accelerator Pedal/Exhaust - Buzz/Drone At 1,700 RPM
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Recall 98I003000: Incorrect Brake Rotors Installed
- Campaign - Fuel Gauge/Sender Assembly
- A/C - Lack of Cooling
- Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
- Antilock Brake System - Pump Check Noise
- Sheet Molding Composite - Body Repair
- Paint - Anti Chip Stone Abrasion Undercoat Service Tip
- Safety Certification Label - Cleaning Precautions
- Body - Structural Adhesive Recommendations
- Parking Brake Assemby - Loose or Rattling at Floor Pan
- Carpet/Headliner - Wet In Cargo Area
- Evaporative Emission Canister - Components Availabilit
- EVAP - DTC's P0442/P0455/MIL ON/No Driveability Concerns
- EVAP System - Diagnosis and Testing
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Power Door Locks - Inoperative Or Grinding Noise
- Liftgate - Noisy/Stress Cracks
- Cloth/Vinyl Door Panel Insert - Replacement
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Body - Corrosion At Bottom of Door or Tailgate
- Integrated Child Safety Seat - Webbing Twists/Binds
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Upper Radiator Hose - Leaks
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Recall 99I001000: Overhead Concole Retaining Bracket
- Campaign - Overhead Console Bracket Replacement
- Overhead Console - Loose Or Hangs Down
- A/T - AX4S Harsh 1-2 Upshift/Intermittent Neutral
- A/T - Clunking Noise/High Effort Shifting From PARK
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N Codes Stored After Replacement
- A/T - AX4S Blue Service Tag Service procedure
- A/T - Cold Fluid Level Checking
- Transaxle - (Remanufactured) Ordering Chart
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
- A/T - AX4S/AX4N New Transaxle Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Recall - Speed Control Cable Replacement
- Overview
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - Question and Answer Sheet
- Owner Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment I
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment II
- Supplement # 1 - Attachment III
- Supplement # 2 - Dealer Letter
- Supplement # 2 - Attachment I
- Supplement # 2 - Attachment II
- Supplement # 2 - Attachment III
- Supplement # 2 - Owner Letter
- Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
- Instrument Panel - Buzzing/Rattling/Squeaking/Ticking
- 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
- Door Trim Panel Demister - Loose
- Interior Trim - Vinyl Surface Repair Tips
- Locks - Lock Service Packages Available
- Paint - Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
- Paint - Materials For After Warranty/Warranty Repairs
- Paint - Rough Texture
- Recall - Brake Fluid Warning Label Installation
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Floor Mat - Installation Procedure Service Tip
- A/C - Whistling Noise From Front Plenum
- Parking Brake - Will Not Release
- Recall 97V097000: A/T Fluid Servo Cover Leak
- Recall - A/T Low/Intermediate Servo Cover Replacement
- Driver Seat - Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Unwanted Airflow From Vents
- Recall - Steering Rack And Pinion Inspection
- Recall 97V051000: Headrest Lockout Defect
- Recall - Daytime Running Lamp Non-Compliance
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Recall - Airbag Deactivation Shunt Replacement
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Sliding Door - Rattling/Squeaking On Bumps
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Overview
- Step 1 - Loosen Front Wedges
- Step 2 - Adjust C-Pillar Wire Striker
- Step 3 - Adjust B-Pillar Wire Striker
- Step 4 - Lower Roller Bracket & Guide Assembly (LRBAGA)
- Step 5 - Upper Roller Guide Assembly (URGA)
- Step 6 - Center Rear Sliding Door Hinge and Roller
- Step 7 - Tighten Wedges
- Step 8 - Torque Specifications
- A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage
- Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage
- Engine - Spark Knock on Light Load/Acceleration
- Recall 09V399000: Cruise Control Deactivation Switch
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Overheating
- Recall 10V385000: Rear Axle Reinforcement Installation
- 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