Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Fuel System - Vapor Lock/ Fuel Foaming
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Timing Belt - poor Performance/No Start When Cold
- Lash Adjusters - Engine Runs Rough/Black Smoke
- Battery - Discharging After Multiple Short Trips
- Blend Air Door - Warm Air From Floor Vents
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Clutch - Gear rattle in Neutral
- M/T/Clutch - Gear Clash, Clutch Does Not Release
- A/T - Delayed Engagement/No Drive/Reverse After Start Up
- Clutch - Growl When Pedal is Depressed
- Failed Emission Black Smoke Code 52
- ECU - Surge/Bucking While Cruising
- PCM - Rough (Too Slow) Idle After Initial Cold Start
- PCM/Carburetion - Multiple Cold Start Die Outs
- Ignition Switch - `Power Loss' Lamp ON/DTC 13 Set
- Carburetor - Engine Sags On Hard Right Hand Turns
- Carburetor - Air Intake System Icing
- EGR/Canister Purge - Rough Idle/Hesitation
- Fuel System - Engine Sag On Acceleration
- EVAP System - Engine Sags On Acceleration
- Engine - Cold Start Up Knocking Noise
- A/T/M/T - Oil Leak at Speedometer Cable and Adapter
- A/C Suction Hose - Rubs On Right Engine Mount
- Clutch - Chatter In Reverse
- Carburetor - Off Idle Wide Open Throttle Hesitation
- Door - Water Leaks To The Interior
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- M/T Shifter - Loose/Inoperative
- Choke - Cold Engine Rich Loading At Idle
- Rough Cold Idle/ Cold Driveway Die Out
- Piant - Small Cracks Visible
- A/T - High Effort Is Required to Disengage Park
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into and Out of 5TH Gear
- Superceded Bulletins
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Body/Frame - Welded Sheet Metal Repairs And Replacements
- Body - Don't Apply Corrosion Protection On Plastic Panels
- Body - Front Bumper Fascia Repair For License Bracket Holes
- Collision - Safety Cert./Tire Press. Label Replacement
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Hub/Bearing Inspection COLL.
- Wheels - Reconditioned Wheel Usage
- Restraints - Replacement Seat Covers/Seat Cover Repairs
- Restraints - Use Of Salvaged Restraint System Components
- Body/Frame - Structural Repair Components
- Body/Frame - Usage Of Heat For Repair
- Vehicle and Component Identification
- Overview
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Vehicle Identification Number 1986 Passenger Car
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Defined 1986 Truck, Van, Wagon, Mpv
- General Information
- Body Code Plate
- Engine Identification Numbers
- Transmission Identification
- Vehicle Identification Number Colt
- Vehicle Identification Conquest
- Vehicle Identification Ram 50 - Power Ram 50
- Vehicle Identification Colt Vista
- Flooded Engine - Service Precautions
- Fuel System - Vapor Lock/ Fuel Foaming
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Steering Gear Retaining Bolt - Replacement
- Timing Belt - poor Performance/No Start When Cold
- Lash Adjusters - Engine Runs Rough/Black Smoke
- Battery - Discharging After Multiple Short Trips
- Blend Air Door - Warm Air From Floor Vents
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Tires - Rubbing During Severe Turning/Braking
- Radial Tires - New Rotation Procedure
- Upholstery - Cleaning Procedure
- Clutch - Gear rattle in Neutral
- M/T/Clutch - Gear Clash, Clutch Does Not Release
- A/T - Delayed Engagement/No Drive/Reverse After Start Up
- Clutch Splines and Pilot Bushing - Lubrication
- Clutch - Growl When Pedal is Depressed
- Recall - Fuel Injectors
- Failed Emission Black Smoke Code 52
- ECU - Surge/Bucking While Cruising
- PCM - Rough (Too Slow) Idle After Initial Cold Start
- PCM/Carburetion - Multiple Cold Start Die Outs
- Battery and Charging System - General Information
- Recall 86V053000: Battery Cap Vent Obstruction
- Ignition Switch - `Power Loss' Lamp ON/DTC 13 Set
- Recall - Excessive HC and CO Emissions
- Carburetor - Engine Sags On Hard Right Hand Turns
- Recalls - HC and CO Emissions
- Carburetor - Air Intake System Icing
- Recall - Fuel Regulator Hose
- EGR/Canister Purge - Rough Idle/Hesitation
- Fuel System - Engine Sag On Acceleration
- EVAP System - Engine Sags On Acceleration
- Engine - Cold Start Up Knocking Noise
- Engine - Oil Filter Application
- Diagnostic Test Procedure - Manual Revisions
- Diagnostic Test Procedure - Page Revisions
- Overview
- Test 1-Step A-Checking System For Fault Codes
- Test 2-Step A-Checking O2 Solenoid Circuit (Code 11)
- Test 2-Step B-Checking O2 Solenoid Control Circuit
- Test 7-Step C-Checking Coolant Sensor Circuit to Computer
- Test 8-Step A-Checking Speed Sensor Circuit (Code 28)
- Test 8-Step B-Checking the Speed Sensor Circuit
- Test 8-Step C-Checking Speed Sensor Wire to Computer
- Test 11-Step A-Checking Choke Vacuum Kick
- Test 12-Step A-Checking Heated Air Intake System
- Test 13-Step A-Checking Engine Coolant Sensor Calibration (1.6)
- Test 13-Step B-Checking Engine Coolant Sensor Calibration (2.2)
- Test 28-Step A-Checking Computer Controlled Components
- Test 28-Step B-Checking Radiator Fan Relay Circuit
- Test 28-Step C-Checking Radiator Fan Relay Control Circuit
- Test No. 33 (CONT'D.)
- Ignition Timing & Idle Set RPM Adjustment Procedure
- Carburetor Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
- A/T/M/T - Oil Leak at Speedometer Cable and Adapter
- A/C Suction Hose - Rubs On Right Engine Mount
- Clutch - Chatter In Reverse
- Body - Rustproofing Application
- Recall - VECI Label Correction
- Carburetor - Off Idle Wide Open Throttle Hesitation
- Door - Water Leaks To The Interior
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- Engine - Oil Application
- Engine Oil - New `SG' Level Oil
- Engine Coolant - Recycling Recommendations
- A/T - 404/413/415/470 Changes For 1986
- A/T - FWD Changes for 1986
- A/T - 404, 413, 470 Ring and Transfer Shaft Gears
- A/T - FWD Hard to Pull Out of Park
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Shim Kits for Bearing Pre-Load Setting
- A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - Engine Centering Procedure
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - 413 Transfer Gear Set Noise
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- M/T Shifter - Loose/Inoperative
- Choke - Cold Engine Rich Loading At Idle
- Wiring - Repair Instruction Sheets
- Rough Cold Idle/ Cold Driveway Die Out
- Recall - Rear Axle Trailing Arm Pivot Bolt
- Paint - Codes/Applications/Cross References
- Piant - Small Cracks Visible
- Paint - Variance Program
- Engine - Cylinder Head Bolt Torque, Manual Revision
- Front Shock Tower - Metal Screws/Bolts Precautions
- A/T - High Effort Is Required to Disengage Park
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into and Out of 5TH Gear
- Head Restraint Guide - Replacement
- Wheel Alignment - Specifications
- Seat Belt Extender - Information
- Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
- Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process