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 - Unpleasant Musty Odor
- Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance
- Disc Brakes - Noisy
- 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
- Keys - Lost or Broken
- Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping
- Vent Window - Sticks to Weatherstrip
- M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
- M/T - Grinds Into 1st/Reverse/Hard Shifting
- A/T - Shifts Erratically
- M/T - Strainer Added to Prevent Ring and Pinion Damage
- A/T - Slips On Turns or After Stops
- Engine - Ticking Noises at 1800 to 3200 RPM
- ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging
- Engine - Poor Driveability
- Engine - Hesitation During Warm-Up When Cold
- Engine - Lack of Power, Stalls, Bucking, and Jerking
- Engine Performance - Lack of Acceleration
- Brakes, Rear - Squeaking During Application
- Charging - Battery Discharged, Indicator Light Flickers
- Engine - Does Not Crank or Battery Repeatedly Discharged
- Interior Light - Inoperative
- Radio - Static When Listening to AM Stations
- M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear
- 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
- Engine - Idle Fluctuations or Hunting
- Door Paint - Chipping
- Windshield Wiper Blades - Streak or Smear Windshield
- Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield
- Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping
- Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield
- M/T - Difficult to Shift
- Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp
- Engine - Misfire
- Engine - Rough Idle or Misfiring During Partial Load
- MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke
- Fuel - Improved Additive
- Cruise Control - Does Not Work
- Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side
- Wheels/Tires - Vibrations
- Convertible Top - Black Marks on Rear Window Area
- Convertible Top - Wind Noise
- Convertible Top - Tensioning Wire Visible
- Cabriolet - Top Boot Snaps Corrode
- Convertible Top - Stains Due to Storage or Use
- Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted
- Final Drive - Leaking Oil
- Final Drive Flange Seal - Leaking Under Car
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
- Vehicle - Major Components Stamped With VIN
- 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
- Vehicle - Attendance and Repair Order Counting
- Warranty - Coverage for Fire and Accident Cases
- Warranty - User's Guide Supplement #1 Update
- Warranty - Increase In Handling For Major Units
- Warranty - Replacement Price Estimate Guidelines
- Warranty - Loaner Car Charges, Paint/Corrosion Repairs
- Tools - Special Tool Minimum Requirements
- Tools - Digital Multimeter (Fluke 83) Introduction
- Engine Control Harness Connector Terminals - Replacing
- Wiring Harness - Use Quality Connectors/Crimping Tool
- Vehicle - Lubricant Capacities and Type
- Speedometer (Odometer) - Replacement Regulations
- Warranty - Policy Change A/C Repairs Due to Freon Leaks
- 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
- Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance
- Recall 87V053000: Fuel Pump Seizure
- Disc Brakes - Noisy
- Tools - Adapter for Brake Pressure Regulator Adjustment
- Fuel Injection - System Cleaning And Decarbonization
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Removal and Installation
- Engine - Attach Pressure Plate or Flywheel to Crankshaft
- 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, Steel and Alloy - Paint Refinishing Procedure
- Wheels/Tires - Eliminating Vibrations
- Tires- Rotation Tips
- Winter Tires/Snow Chains - Recommendations
- Tires - Goodyear Tire And Rubber Toll Free Line
- Keys - Lost or Broken
- Locks - Re-Keying to Maintain One-Key Operation
- Sidewinder Key and Locks - Ordering and Warranty Claim
- Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping
- Rear Child Restraint - Anchorage Installation
- Tires - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
- Vent Window - Sticks to Weatherstrip
- CV Joint - Revised Diagnosis, Inspection and Replacement
- M/T - When Replacing, Match Flanges to Driveshafts
- M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
- M/T - Grinds Into 1st/Reverse/Hard Shifting
- A/T - Shifts Erratically
- M/T - Strainer Added to Prevent Ring and Pinion Damage
- A/T - Slips On Turns or After Stops
- Engine - Ticking Noises at 1800 to 3200 RPM
- Tools - VAG 1598 Test Box Description, Application List
- ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging
- Engine - Poor Driveability
- Engine - Hesitation During Warm-Up When Cold
- Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone
- Engine - Lack of Power, Stalls, Bucking, and Jerking
- Engine Performance - Lack of Acceleration
- Brakes, Rear - Squeaking During Application
- Wheel Brake Cylinder, Rear - Replacement Criteria
- Low Maintenance Batteries - Updated Testing
- Charging - Battery Discharged, Indicator Light Flickers
- Engine - Does Not Crank or Battery Repeatedly Discharged
- Alternator Shaft - Design Changed
- Tools - Removing and Installing Generator V-Belt Pulley
- Knock Sensor - Avoiding Unnecessary Replacement
- Recall - Fuel Tank Crack Causing Leakage
- Recall 91V201000: Fuel Tank Cracking
- Recall 94V065000: Fuel Tank Cracking
- Exhaust - Sulfur Odor Noticed At the Pipe
- Interior Light - Inoperative
- Radio - Static When Listening to AM Stations
- Radio (Heidelberg V) - Making Operational
- Warranty - Locked-Up Radio Repair Program
- Warranty - Unlocking Non-Fixed Code Radios Locked-Up
- Radio - Diagnosis Instructions
- Vanity Mirror Bulb - Replacement
- M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear
- 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 - Headlights, Aiming, Hella Beamsetter Series IV
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Replacement
- Clutch - Adjustments
- Tools - Introducing the Rotary Lift, Asymmetrical Lift
- Exterior Plastic Trim Parts - Discolored
- Engine - Idle Fluctuations or Hunting
- A/T - Final Drive Housing Cover Bolt Torque
- Door Paint - Chipping
- Windshield Wiper Blades - Streak or Smear Windshield
- Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield
- Tools - Windshield Wiper Alignment
- Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping
- Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield
- Engine - Approved Oil And Additives
- Coolant - Revision
- Tools - Universal Transmission Support 3282
- 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 - Secure Magnet In Clutch Housing
- 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
- Crankshaft Drive Sprocket Bolt - Changed
- Engine - Misfire
- Engine - Rough Idle or Misfiring During Partial Load
- MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke
- Camshaft Sprocket - Proper Installation
- Shift Lock - Wiring Diagram
- Fuel - Improved Additive
- Fuel - Use of Gasolines Containing Detergent Recommended
- Tools - Gas Chek Kit for Checking Gasoline
- Cruise Control - Does Not Work
- Alignment - Conversion Chart for Specifications
- Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side
- Wheels/Tires - Vibrations
- Convertible Top - Boot Repairs
- Convertible Top - Black Marks on Rear Window Area
- Convertible Top - Wind Noise
- Convertible Top - Tensioning Wire Visible
- Cabriolet - Top Boot Snaps Corrode
- Convertible Top - Stains Due to Storage or Use
- Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- Paint Finishes - Restoration
- Brake Fluid - Super DOT 4 Available
- Hall Sender - Replacement
- Hall Sensor Ignition Kit - Revised
- Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted
- Ignition Lock - Binding, Difficult to Insert Key
- M/T Case - Sealing Precautions
- M/T - Modified Housing Vent
- Seat Cover - Cleaning
- Final Drive - Leaking Oil
- Final Drive Flange Seal - Leaking Under Car