Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
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- Keyless System/Instruments - 'Replace Key Battery' Displayed
- Body/Frame - Dedicated Frame Straightener
- Body - License Plate Bracket Installation Precautions
- Lighting - Headlamp Unit Fogged/Droplets Forming
- A/C - A/C Sealant
- Battery - Battery Charging Information
- Steering - Warranty Policy Regarding Steering Wheels
- Restraints - Seat Belt Buckle Warranty Replacement Information
- Lighting - Headlamps/Front Fog Lamps Leaking Or Fogged
- A/C - HVAC - Foam Cleaner Information and Work Procedure
- Restraints - Repair And Diag. Of Airbag Wiring Harnesses
- Audio/COMAND(R) - Repair Of Wiring Harnesses
- Fuel System - Use Of E10 Fuel
- Brakes - Brake Lining Instructions
- Suspension - Assembly Of Suspension Struts And Shocks
- Engine Control - Engine Control Module (N3/10) Flashing
- Computers/Controls - Module Programming Precautions
- Paint/Body - MBUSA Approved Refinishing Products Update
- Wheels - Checking Components For Bolted Wheel Connection
- Electrical - Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention
- Electrical - Aftermarket Tampering Malfunctions
- Chemicals/Lubrication - Multi-Grade Metal Grease Info.
- Policy - Order Form/Inventory List
- Policy - Price List
- Policy - Inventory List/Order Form
- Special Tools Test Devices - Updated Listing
- Special Tool - Warranty Information
- Vehicle - Roadside Assistance Program
- Tools - Recall Fluke Multimeter
- Policy - Special Tools Repairs
- Tools - Listing Update and Illustrations
- Policy - Repair Information
- Tools - Hand-Held Tester, New Modules
- Policy - A and B Tools, Inventory List
- Warranty Claims - Including Diagnostic Fault Codes
- A/C - Warning Against Refrigerant Alaskankool R176
- A/C - Updated Leak Detector for R12 and R134a
- A/C - R12 to R134a Conversion
- Knocking/Humming Noise at Idle With A/C On
- No A/C Cooling or Insufficient A/C Performance
- A/C System - Performance Test
- A/C System - Service Equipment
- A/C System - Recycling Machine
- A/C - ACC Production Change
- A/C - Center Housing Replacement, ACC Servo Assembly
- Tools - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Drivetrain - Troubleshooting Noise and Vibration
- Engine - Warning About Carbon Cleaning
- Engine - Break-In Oil New and Rebuilt
- External Oil Leaks
- Engine - Adding Aluminum Sleeves to Alloy Block Revised
- Engine - Caution Prior to Degreasing
- Cooling - High Coolant Temperatures
- Cooling System - Maintenance
- Fuel Pump Relay - Failure Update
- Fuel Pump Relay - Production Changes
- Fuel Pump Does Not Run
- Fuel Pump Does Not Operate
- Idle Speed at Times Too High or Low
- Idle Speed Drops Below 1100 Rpm at Operating Temp.
- Power Steering Pump - Leak Checking
- Power Steering Fluid Level Indicator - Modified
- Power Steering Pump - Leak Checks
- Fuel Pump Noisy
- Noisy Fuel Pump
- Brakes - Parts List of Calipers, Pads, & Wear Indicators
- Brake Pads/Linings - Non Asbestos Lining
- Spark Plug Wrench - Application and Update
- Ignition - Caution about Spark Plug Wrenches
- Oil Leak from Cylinder Crankcase Cracking
- A/C - Remanufactured Compressors/Clutches Availability
- A/C Compressor Tensioner Pulley - Special Tool
- A/C Compressor Pulley - Tensioning Tool
- A/C - Compressor, Diagnosis & Service Procedures
- A/C - Blower Motor Warranty Returns
- Odors From ACC System in Heating Mode
- Steering Gear - Inspection After An Accident
- Valve Guides - Special Tools for Checking & Replacement
- Valve Cover Gasket - Updated Part and Procedures
- Engine - Determining Cylinder Wall Condition
- Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment
- Water Pump - Drainage Pipe Retrofitting Procedure
- Water Pump - Replacement Justification
- Automatic Transmission Fluid in Cooling System
- In Car Temperature Slowly Fluctuates Up and Down
- Suspension - Spring Compressors
- Suspension - Tool, 3-Lug Spring Compressor
- Supsension - Universal Spring Compressor
- Tires - Traction Device `Spikes-Spider' is Not Approved
- Tires - Approved Summer Replacements
- Tire - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
- Tires - Approved Summer/Winter Tires + Snow Chains
- Wheels - Don't Crome Plate Light Alloys
- Tires - Damage Caused By Pressure Washer
- Wheels - 15 Inch Steel, New Covers
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters & Flange Plate
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters and Flange Plate
- Wheels - Lug Bolt Locks for Alloys
- Tires/Wheels - Approved Replacements
- Tires - Factory Approved Summer Tires
- Tires - Factory Approved Winter Tires
- Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications
- Tires - Approved for Summer and Winter Replacements
- Seats - Backrest Motion Excessive
- Sunroof - New Repair Kit Available
- Drive/Propeller Shaft - Alignment/Tool Set
- Vibration or Chatter During Shifting
- Soft and Delayed Upshifts at Partial Load
- Singing/Howling in P or N at Idle and Slow Driving
- Howling/Grinding Noise When Starting to Drive
- Noises in Stop and Go Traffic Between 12 and 30 MPH
- Early Kickdown Shifts/Delayed or No Downshifts
- Flex Disc - (Torsion Style) on Front Driveshaft Improved
- Fuel Injection Valve - Updated Testing
- Poor Idling, Warm Up Characteristics
- Idle Speed Too HIgh
- Policy - Replacement Conditions of ECU After Accident
- O2 Sensors - Avoiding Bogus Test Results
- Engine Cuts-Out, Cannot Be Restarted
- On-Off Ratio Won't Adjust After Repair, MIL on
- ABS - Speed Sensor (Front) Wire Kinked
- Battery - Jump Starting and Charging Procedures
- Battery - Handling and Care Procedures
- Battery - Jump Starting/Charging and Labels
- Battery - Jump Starting, Electrical Component Damage
- Battery Discharges After Extended Inoperation
- Battery - Care & Handling Procedures
- Policy - Unnecessary Replacement of Alternators
- Alternator Fan & Pulley - Installation
- Alternator Pulley & Fan - Installation
- Fuel Distributor - Leakage Confirmation
- Fuel - Pressure Point When Increasing RPM From Idle
- Idle Speed Exceeds 1100 RPM at Times
- Emissions - Catalytic Converter EPA Replacement Warning
- Uneven Idle Speed With Transmission in Gear
- Sunroof - Modifed Drive Unit and Relay
- Cruise Control Inoperative After Amplifier Replacement
- Radio - Post Warranty Repair Procedure
- Radio - Post Warranty Repair Program
- Radio - Serial Number Alteration Concerns
- Radio - Recoding With Code Key
- Radio - Non USA Radio Warranty Rejection
- Vehicle - New Dealer Technical Bulletin
- Seat Belt Curls Up in Upper Seat Belt Guide
- Engine - Oil Filter Precaution For O-Ring/Gasket
- Oil Filter - Modified Wrench
- Brakes - Production Change, Discs Must Match
- Brake Rotors - Machining Recommendations/Tools
- Brake Discs - Coating Removed During Thorough Test Drive
- Main Bearings - Cross Reference
- Horn (Fanfare) - Repair by Turning Adjustment Screw
- Warranty - Speedometer and Theory of Operation
- Lighting - Equipment For Headlamp Aiming
- Head Lamps Dim, Mil ON When Bulbs are Operating
- ABS & Cruise Control - Diagnostic Tip
- ABS - Basic Specifications and Testing
- SRS/ABS - Replacement of Safety Related Harness
- Electronic Components - Warning Against Repair
- Steering Lock - Installation Notes
- Axle - Rear Carrier Rubber Mounts Improved
- Suspension - Measuring Ride Height, Modification
- Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products
- Body and Frame - Spot Weld Cutter
- Vehicle - Caution Regarding Aftermarket Electrical Acc.
- Alarm - Tester to Determine the Cause of False Actuation
- Antitheft System Cannot be Armed From Trunk/Tailgate
- Policy - Vehicle Emission System Tampering
- I/M Emission Testing on Dynamometer
- Engine Hesitates, Cuts Out, Hard Start
- Stalling and/or Cutting Out Complaints
- Scan Tool (Impulse Counter ) - Failure, Improper Hook-Up
- Policy - HHT Warranty & Precautions
- Hand-Held Tester (HHT) - Updated Modules
- Engine Emits Large Quantities of Blue Smoke
- Ring Gear/Flexplate - Installation
- Wiring - Rear Door Harness Repair
- Knocking Noise in Door Check Strap
- Wind Noise at Doors
- Trunk - Lid Rattles While Driving
- Hood Hinge - Inspection Procedure
- Glass - Repair Recommendation
- Windshield Washer Nozzles - Clogging/Corrosion
- Windshield - Modified Washer Nozzle Connection
- Policy - Outside Rear View Mirror Warranty Returns
- Interior - Rear Arm Rest Does Not Lock Horizontally
- Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure Revised
- Oils & Fluids - Factory Approved Products
- Coolant Expansion Tank - Cap Modification
- Excessive Heat in R.F. Footwell Area
- Brake Line Hose/Electrical Wire - Routing Modified
- Noises at Kick-Down Shifts 2-3 and 3-2 (With Hot A/T)
- A/T - Modifications and Innovations
- A/T - Delayed/Harsh Engagement 'D' to 'R'
- A/T - Circumstances for Modulating Pressure Test
- A/T - Vacuum Modulator Adjustment
- A/T - Test Sheet
- A/T - Standardized Design Control Pressure Cable
- Vehicle Rolls Back on Hill While in Gear
- Intermittent Buzzing, Light Load, 2-3 Upshift
- 27_010C Adds Information to TSB 27_010A - 11/01/1988
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - Modulator Identification
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Identification
- A/T - Modulator Application & Pressure Specifications
- A/T - Valve Body Assembly
- A/T - Slips or No Forward/ Slips In Reverse
- A/T - Valve Body Identification
- A/T - Harsh Shifts or Erratic Shift Quality
- A/T - Slipping or Soft Shifts
- 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 - Clutch & Band Application Chart
- Ext. Lamp - MIL ON When Turn Signals are Used
- Lamp Failure - MIL ON, NO Lamps Defective
- A/T - Double Engagement When Shifted Into Drive
- A/C - ACC Pushbutton Control Panel, Check Date
- ASR II - New Version Charging Pump
- Engine - Idle Speed Too HIgh
- Ignition System - Wires with Crimp-On terminals
- Spark Plug Connector - Special Tool
- Spark Plug Connector - Special Pliers
- Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging
- Power and Ground - Electrical Connector Replacements
- Warranty - Return of Fuel System Components
- Fuel - Fuel Drain Hoses & Portable Fuel Tanker
- Warm Engine is Difficult To Start
- Hard Starting, Runs Rough
- Cruise Control - Inop After Installing Amplifier
- Wheel Alignment - Caster Gauge Modification
- Wheel - Adhesive Balance Weights Removal Tool
- Wheels - Removal of Adhesive Wheel Balance Weights
- Convertible Top Storage Compartment - Update
- Seat Belt - Periodic Inspection
- Central Locking System Inoperative Below Freezing
- Central Locking System Engages Without Actuation
- Central Locking System Operates Without Actuation
- After Repairs Central Locking System is Inoperative
- Drivers Lock Inoperative From Passenger Door/Trunk
- Paint - Warranty and Updated Supplier Information
- Paint - Metal Dust Remover
- Brakes - General System Precautions
- Lights - Don't Block the Third Brake Light
- Engine - Caution When Installing Head Bolts
- Door Lock Cylinder - Hard to Turn
- Doors - Lock Cylinders Difficult to Turn
- Overvoltage Relay/Harness - Update
- Antitheft - Anti-Towing Sensor Deletion
- Emissions - Measurement Adapter Kit/Tool
- Harsh 4-2 or 3-2 Downshift, Accelerating Below 22mph
- Harsh 4-3 Downshift Above 38mph Under Load
- A/T - Transmission Slips Starting Off in 1st Gear
- A/T - Output Flange/Band Piston Modification
- No Engagement in Any Forward Gear
- Instruments - (Oil Level Indicator) Testing & Function
- Engine is Difficult to Start When Warm
- Firewall/Brake Booster - Modified Mount
- A/C - Bear R12/R134a Leak Detector Modified
- Transmission Fluid is Thrown Out of Vent
- Recall 88E012001: Seat Belt Buckle Defect
- Temperature Sensor (Outside) - Testing
- Maintenance Schedule - Revisions
- Hardtop - Corrosion Near Ventilation Panel
- Hardtop - Ventilation Panel Corrosion
- Fuel System - (CIS-E & CIS) Pressure Tester
- Fuel - CIS/CIS-E Fuel Pressure Tester
- Uneven Idle Speed With Trans. In Gear
- Engine - Special Tool, Compression Recorder
- Engine - Compression Recorder Tool
- Fuel System - Additive Recommendations
- Campaign - Modified Restrictor For Fuel Filler Neck
- Dye transfer From Seat Leather to Clothing
- Seat Cover - (Leather) Re-Dying Process
- Driver's Seat Back Has Looseness or Play
- Windshield Washer Solution - Mixing
- A/T - Transmission Gasket Leaks
- Body - Laminated Glass Chip/Crack Repair Information
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Chattering/Noisy
- Interior - Seat Noise Complaints
- A/C - Fluorescent Dye Leak Testing
- Wheels - Recommendation Against Chroming Alloy Wheels
- Paint - Adhesive Residue Removal
- Steering - Flow Noises/Fluid Foaming After Repairs
- Exhaust System - Exhaust Pipe Chrome Tip Care
- Interior - Interior Damage From Scent Dispensers
- Wheels/Tires - Nitrogen Usage Recommendations
- Interior - Seats are Dirty/Stained
- Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions
- Electrical - Horn Replacement Information
- Keyless Entry - Various Malfunctions
- Vehicle - Approved Service Products On WIS
- A/C - No Or Low A/C Cooling Performance
- Wheels - Approved Alloy Wheel Cleaning Product
- Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information
- Body - New Window Glazing Adhesive Repair Kit
- Drivetrain - Axle Mount Service Guidelines
- Brakes - Brake Pad Paste Usage
- Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information
- Wipers/Washers - Wiping Quality Maintenance
- Brakes - Brake Component Corrosion Information
- Body - Windshield/Window Glass Bonding System
- Interior - Floor Mat Safety Information
- Restraints - Air Bag Durability And Reliability
- Body - Cleaning Tin-Plated Surfaces
- Emissions - I/m Dynamometer Emissions Testing
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Data
- Drivetrain - Noises at Full Lock From Front Axle Area
- Antitheft System - 'Replace Key Battery' Message Displayed
- Computers/Controls - Malfunctions Of Various Power/Control Unit