Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
- A/C - Vacuum Lines Become Loose
- A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor
- Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance
- Engine - Starting Complaints
- Disc Brakes - Noisy
- Suspension Strut - Revised, Tightening Torque Change
- Power Steering Gear - Fluid Leaks From Pinion Seal
- Engine - Metallic Clicking Noise
- Engine, Factory Rebuilt - Oil Filter Leaks
- Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue
- Radiator Fan - Stays On High Speed When Extremely Cold
- Engine - Hot Start Difficulties
- Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load
- Rear Tires- Abnormal Wear
- Rear Tires - Abnormal Wear
- Keys - Lost or Broken
- Door Window Glass - Binds, Comes Out of Window Channel
- Window Regulator Motor - Inoperative
- Front Seat Backrest - Noisy
- Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping
- Vent Window - Sticks to Weatherstrip
- Sunroof - Water Leaks at Rear Edge
- Sunroof - Wind Noise
- Steering Column - Noise When Turning
- M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
- M/T - Grinds Into 1st/Reverse/Hard Shifting
- M/T - Strainer Added to Prevent Ring and Pinion Damage
- Engine - Ticking Noises at 1800 to 3200 RPM
- ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging
- Engine - High Idle After Cold Start
- Engine - Poor Driveability
- Engine Performance - Lack of Acceleration
- Brakes, Rear - Squeaking During Application
- Battery - Charge Indicator Eye Shows No Charge Condition
- Charging - Battery Discharged, Indicator Light Flickers
- Engine - Does Not Crank or Battery Repeatedly Discharged
- Engine - Stops Running
- Interior Light - Inoperative
- Door Contact Switch - Sticking
- Radio - Static When Listening to AM Stations
- M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear
- Starter Motor - Noisy When Cranking Engine
- Starter - Does Not Engage/Restart When Engine is Hot
- Oil Pressure Buzzer - Sounds After Switching Ignition On
- Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes
- Exterior Plastic Trim Parts - Discolored
- A-Pillar - Creaking Noise
- Exhaust Swivel Joint - Squeaks While Driving
- Engine - Hesitation During Warm-Up Period When Cold
- Engine - Idle Fluctuations or Hunting
- Rear Hatch - Rattles
- Doors - Hard to Open from the Outside
- Door Paint - Chipping
- Door Window Channel - Binding
- Windshield - Cracks
- Windshield - Squeaking Noise from the Outside Area
- Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield
- Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping
- Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield
- Remote Control Mirror - Moves Freely But Will Not Adjust
- Hub Cap Clips - Missing, or Broken
- M/T - Shifter Lever Vibration/Knocking
- M/T - Difficult to Shift
- Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp
- Engine - Misfire
- Engine - Rough Idle or Misfiring During Partial Load
- A/T - Difficult to Move Shift Lever
- MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke
- Stone Guard - Loose or Missing
- Fuel - Improved Additive
- Cruise Control - Does Not Work
- Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side
- Wheels/Tires - Vibrations
- Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- Trunk Light - Does Not Come On
- Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted
- A/T - Inadvertent Reverse Gear Engagement
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into First Gear
- Final Drive - Leaking Oil
- Final Drive Flange Seal - Leaking Under Car
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 688903 - 12/15/89
- 688601 - 07/04/86
- 688603 - 07/04/86
- 408902 - 10/31/89
- 449005 - 09/30/90
- 879102 - 03/31/91
- 478401 - 04/30/92
- WARRV9224 - 11/02/92
- WARRV9313 - 06/15/93
- V9320 - 09/01/93
- 7093-04 - 11/15/93
- 689402 - 03/31/94
- 689401C - 06/30/94
- 689107 - 06/30/95
- 279101 - 10/31/91
- 279001 - 10/31/90
- 179002 - 10/31/90
- 138703 - 12/21/87
- 008803 - 10/10/88
- Vehicle - Component Nomenclature Revisions
- Speedometer - Replacement, Government Regulations
- Interior Leather Upholstery - Cleaning Tips
- Interior - Fabrics, Vinyls and Plastics, Cleaning Tips
- Seat Belts, Rear - Retrofit Installation
- Child's Seat - Installing on Front Passenger Seat
- A/C - Musty Odors
- Electrical Contact Enhancer - Improves Contact Surface
- M/T - Shifting Difficulties
- Fuel System - Fuel Neutralization Procedure
- Fuel Tank - Fuel Neutralization After Removal
- A/T - Erratic, Harsh, or Delayed Upshifts
- Oxygen Sensor - Possible Damage Using Silicone
- Alloy Wheels - Build Up of Road Dirt or Brake Dust
- Tires, Rear - Abnormal Wear
- Tires, Rear - Diagonal Wear
- Tires, Rear - Abnormal Wear Pattern
- Tires, Rear - Cupping or Feathering
- Engine - Alternator Light On, Belt Squeals When Wet
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
- Platform Wiring Harness - Repairing
- Vehicle - Ordering VIN Plates/Safety And Emission Labels
- Electrical Contact Enhancer - Enhances Conductivity
- Electrical - Aftermarket Equipment Installation
- Warranty - Plastic Bags for Electronic Parts Tag
- Fluids and Lubricants - Warranty Reimbursements
- Vehicle - Manufacturing Date Codes of Bosch Components
- Warranty - Coverage for Fire and Accident Cases
- Warranty - Replacement Price Estimate Guidelines
- Warranty - Loaner Car Charges, Paint/Corrosion Repairs
- Tools - Body/Steering/Hydraulic/EGR
- Tools - Special Tool Minimum Requirements
- Tools - Digital Multimeter (Fluke 83) Introduction
- Engine Control Harness Connector Terminals - Replacing
- Towing - Information for Long Distance and Emergency
- Vehicle - Lubricant Capacities and Type
- Speedometer (Odometer) - Replacement Regulations
- Wiring Diagrams - Revisions
- A/C - Vacuum Lines Become Loose
- A/C System - Retrofitting R-12 to R-134a
- A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor
- A/C Refrigerant - Compliance With Enviromental Laws
- Tools - Engine/Transmission Oil Temperature Tester
- Engine - Oil Consumption
- Tools - Support to Remove/Install Engine, Transmission
- Tools - Power Steering Pressure Kit Adapter Modification
- Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance
- Recall 87V053000: Fuel Pump Seizure
- Engine - Starting Complaints
- Fuel Pump - Revised Wiring Harness Connector
- Disc Brakes - Noisy
- Brakes - Replace RearPads and Adjust Parking Brake
- CIS With OXS System - New Checking/Adjusting Procedures
- Fuel Injection - System Cleaning And Decarbonization
- A/C Compressor - Mounting Points to Engine Block
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Removal and Installation
- Recall - Heater Core Replacement
- Recall 92V050000: Heater Core Rupture
- Heater Thermofuse, Resistor - Checking
- Suspension Strut - Revised, Tightening Torque Change
- Tie Rods and Boots - Removing/Installing
- Tie Rod, Left - Checking and Adjusting Length
- Power Steering Gear - Fluid Leaks From Pinion Seal
- Engine - Attach Pressure Plate or Flywheel to Crankshaft
- Camshaft - Identification
- Coolant Hoses, Flange, Clamps - Updated
- Engine - Gasoline Additive Removes Carbon Deposits
- Engine - Metallic Clicking Noise
- Engine, Factory Rebuilt - Oil Filter Leaks
- Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue
- Radiator Fan - Stays On High Speed When Extremely Cold
- Engine - Hot Start Difficulties
- Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load
- Wheels/Tires - Eliminating Vibrations
- Rear Tires- Abnormal Wear
- Tires- Rotation Tips
- Winter Tires/Snow Chains - Recommendations
- Rear Tires - Abnormal Wear
- Tires - Goodyear Tire And Rubber Toll Free Line
- Central Locking System - R And R / Troubleshooting
- Keys - Lost or Broken
- Locks - Re-Keying to Maintain One-Key Operation
- Sidewinder Key and Locks - Ordering and Warranty Claim
- Door Window Glass - Binds, Comes Out of Window Channel
- Window Drive Cable/Motor - Replacement Instructions
- Window Regulator Motor - Inoperative
- Front Seat Backrest - Noisy
- Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping
- Rear Child Restraint - Anchorage Installation
- Tires - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
- Vent Window - Sticks to Weatherstrip
- Sunroof - Water Leaks at Rear Edge
- Sunroof - Wind Noise
- Body - Troubleshooting Water Leaks
- Headliner - Recommended Solvents for Cleaning
- Steering Column - Noise When Turning
- Steering Wheel - Modified Inner Splines, Adapter Sleeve
- Steering Column Tube - Modified
- CV Joint - Revised Diagnosis, Inspection and Replacement
- A/T - Modified CV Joints, Drive Flanges, Differential
- M/T - When Replacing, Match Flanges to Driveshafts
- Driveshaft, Right Side - Location of Balance Weight
- M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
- M/T - Grinds Into 1st/Reverse/Hard Shifting
- Pressure Plate Mounting Bolts - Torque Change
- M/T - Strainer Added to Prevent Ring and Pinion Damage
- Instrument Cluster - New MFI Vacuum Sensor/Mounting
- Engine - Ticking Noises at 1800 to 3200 RPM
- Tools - Fuel Injector Analyzer US 4480 And 1348 Modified
- Tools - VAG 1598 Test Box Description, Application List
- ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging
- Engine - High Idle After Cold Start
- Engine - Poor Driveability
- Oxygen Sensor System - Checking
- Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone
- CIS W/OXS System - New Checking/Adjusting Procedures
- Fuel Control System - Checking, Removal and Installation
- Engine Performance - Lack of Acceleration
- Sensor Plate Lever - Basic Adjustment
- Brakes, Rear - Squeaking During Application
- Recall 84V137000: Brake Master Cylinder Defect
- Brake Caliper, Front - Revised Torque for Mounting Bolt
- Wheel Brake Cylinder, Rear - Replacement Criteria
- Maintenance-Free Batteries - Recharging
- Battery Charging - Minimum Charging Rates
- Battery - Charge Indicator Eye Shows No Charge Condition
- Low Maintenance Batteries - Updated Testing
- Replacement Batteries - Determining If Cover Is Required
- Charging - Battery Discharged, Indicator Light Flickers
- Engine - Does Not Crank or Battery Repeatedly Discharged
- Tools - Removing and Installing Generator V-Belt Pulley
- Electronic Ignition - Revised Checking Procedures
- Engine - Stops Running
- Recall 86V029000: Fuel Spillage
- Catalytic Converter - Checking/Replacement Procedure
- Catalytic Converter Heatshield - Replacing When Loose
- Exhaust - Sulfur Odor Noticed At the Pipe
- Interior Light - Inoperative
- Door Contact Switch - Sticking
- Radio - Static When Listening to AM Stations
- Warranty - Locked-Up Radio Repair Program
- Warranty - Unlocking Non-Fixed Code Radios Locked-Up
- Radio - Diagnosis Instructions
- Seat Belt - Rear Retrofit Installation
- Vanity Mirror Bulb - Replacement
- M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear
- Ignition System - Adjustment Data, Spark Plugs
- Ignition Coil - Revised Checking Procedures
- Starter Motor - Noisy When Cranking Engine
- Starter - Does Not Engage/Restart When Engine is Hot
- Tools - Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
- Oil Pressure Buzzer - Sounds After Switching Ignition On
- Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes
- Speedometer - Replacement Procedure, Regulations
- Speedometer - Replacement Guidelines
- Tools - Mechanically Aiming Aerodynamic Headlights
- Tools - Headlights, Aiming, Hella Beamsetter Series IV
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Replacement
- Clutch - Adjustments
- Body Repairs - Replacing Sealing Plugs
- Warranty - Cavity and Underbody Preservation
- Exterior Plastic Trim Parts - Discolored
- Body Trim - Identifying/Painting/Repairing Plastic Parts
- A-Pillar - Creaking Noise
- Rear Lid Lock - Identical With/Without Central Locking
- Exhaust Swivel Joint - Squeaks While Driving
- On Board Diagnosis System (OBD) - Display
- Engine - Hesitation During Warm-Up Period When Cold
- Engine - Idle Fluctuations or Hunting
- Rear Hatch - Rattles
- A/T - Final Drive Housing Cover Bolt Torque
- Doors - Hard to Open from the Outside
- Door Paint - Chipping
- Recall 85V031000: Seat Belt Retractor Defect
- Sunroof Cable - Available Rear/Front Guide Replacements
- Door Window Channel - Binding
- Windshield - Cracks
- Windshield - Squeaking Noise from the Outside Area
- Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield
- Tools - Windshield Wiper Alignment
- Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping
- Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield
- Tools - New Fuel Injector Insert/Washer Jet Aiming
- Remote Control Mirror - Moves Freely But Will Not Adjust
- Engine Oil - Capacity Reduced
- Engine - Approved Oil And Additives
- Water Pump Pulley - Correct Installation of Pulley
- Coolant - Revision
- Tools - Brake Line Kit
- Hub Cap Clips - Missing, or Broken
- Tools - Universal Transmission Support 3282
- A/T - Updated Technical Data, Code Letters, Gear Ratios
- Tools - New High Lift Transmission Jack
- Warranty - Contact Tech Help Line During A/T Repair
- A/T - Diagnosis and Repair Using Test Kit and Worksheet
- A/T - Synthetic Oil for Final Drive
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - ATF Leaking From Differential Pinion Seal Vent
- A/T - 010/087/089/090 Bind In Low and Reverse
- A/T - ATF Entering The Differential
- A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - 010, 003 Bind In Reverse/2nd Gear Starts
- 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
- M/T - Modified Relay Shaft/Selector Lever
- M/T - Secure Magnet In Clutch Housing
- M/T - Shifter Lever Vibration/Knocking
- Flywheel Mounting Bolt - Torque
- Drive Plate - No Longer Available
- Drive Plate - Revised Installation Procedure
- M/T - Difficult to Shift
- Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp
- Hydraulic Engine Mount - Installation of New Unit
- Drive Belt Sprocket - Correct Torque for Two Versions
- Crankshaft Drive Sprocket Bolt - Changed
- Engine - Updated V-Belt Tension Adjustment
- M/T - Revised Oil Level Checking Procedures
- A/T Fluid - Level Checking,Troubleshooting, Capacities
- Tie Rods - Installation Procedure/Simplified Measurement
- Ignition Cable - Removal
- Engine - Misfire
- Engine - Rough Idle or Misfiring During Partial Load
- A/T - Difficult to Move Shift Lever
- MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke
- Stone Guard - Loose or Missing
- Fuel - Improved Additive
- Fuel - Use of Gasolines Containing Detergent Recommended
- Cruise Control - Does Not Work
- Front Wheel Alignment - Adjusting Front Wheel Camber
- Front Wheel Alignment - Camber Specification Changed
- Alignment - Conversion Chart for Specifications
- Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side
- Wheels/Tires - Vibrations
- Front Axle Nut - Tightening Torque Increased
- Seat Belt - Adapter Kit to Adjust the Mounting Point
- Seat Belt - Inspection Procedure for Complete System
- Body - Installing Parts With Corrosion Protective Seals
- Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled
- Windows - Adhesive Material Revised
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- Paint Finishes - Restoration
- Brake Fluid - Super DOT 4 Available
- Subframe Mounting - Longer Bolt Available for Repair
- Trunk Light - Does Not Come On
- Hall Sensor Ignition Kit - Revised
- Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted
- M/T Case - Sealing Precautions
- Tools - Modified to Remove Rear Axle Bushing
- A/T - Inadvertent Reverse Gear Engagement
- M/T - Hard Shifting Into First Gear
- Child Safety Seat - Installation
- Final Drive - Leaking Oil
- Final Drive Flange Seal - Leaking Under Car