Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins

• How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
• Recalls
  • Emissions
    • Recall - Replace Mopar(R) Value Line Catalytic Converter
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
      • Owner Letter
  • Safety
    • Recall - Fuel Rail O-Rings and Reinforcements
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
        • A. Leak Test and Remove the Fuel Rail
        • B. Reinforce the Fuel Outlet Rail
        • C. Replace the Fuel Outlet Rail
        • D. Assemble and Install Fuel Rail
      • Owner Letter
    • Recall 98V184000: Fuel Rail/Injector O-Rings Leak
    • Recall - Passenger Air Bag Safety
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure:
      • Dealer Service Instructions
      • Owner Letter (1993-1996)
      • Owner Letter (1997)
    • Recall 04V021000: Shift Interlock Failure
    • Recall - A/T Shifter Ignition/Park Interlock Defect
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
        • A. Inspect Ign./Park Shift Interlock Operation
        • B. Install Load Limiting Push Rod
        • C. Floor Shifter Replacement
      • Owner Letter
• Customer Interest
  • A/C - Low or No Cabin Heat/Engine Overheat
  • Heater, A/C Housing - Water Ingestion
  • Heater, A/C Housing - Debris Build Up
  • Steering - Loose Feel/Clunking on Turns
  • Suspension/Alignment - Vehicle Pull Diagnosis
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • Front Seat Cushion Pan - Cracked/Welds Broken
  • Body Mounted Door Weatherstrip - Loose
  • A/T - 41TE/AE 42LE Delayed Gear Engagement
    • Overview
    • Symptom/Condition
    • Diagnosis
    • Item 1 DTC 35 Loss of Prime
    • Item 2 L - R Inner and Outer Seals
    • Item 3 UD Inner Lip Seal
    • Item 4 General Seal Statement
    • Item 5 Measuring # 1 Check Ball Clearance
    • Item 6 PRNDL Switch (Non TRS)
    • Item 7 Output Speed Sensor
  • A/T - Burned Fluid/Damaged Internal Components
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • Engine - Light Surge Between 42 and 50 MPH
  • PCM - False MIL With Hex Code #58
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • PCM - Erroneous MIL ON/Shift Cycling
  • I/M Testing - OBDII CARB Readiness Monitor Information
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • A/T - Shudder on 1 - 2/2 - 3 Upshift
    • Overview
    • Discussion
    • Diagnosis
    • Equipment/Parts Required
    • Repair Procedure
  • Passenger Airbag Door - Poor Fit/Warped
  • A/C Suction Line - Failure
  • Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue
  • Trunk - Water and Dust Leaks
  • Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
  • Radio/CD Player - Inoperative
  • Speed Sensor - Intermittent Loss of Cruise Control
  • Suspension/Frame - Popping or Metallic Noises
  • Differential Vent - Leaks Fluid
  • RKE Transmitter - Premature Battery Failure
  • A/C Evaporator - Emits Odors
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • Rear Brakes - Ticking Noise
  • Sunroof Sunshade - Sticking/Binding
  • A/C - Musty Odors When Hot/Humid
    • Overview
    • AB/CS/LX/RS/WK/XK Vehicle Procedure
    • AN/DN/DR/HB/JR/KJ/LH/ND/PL/PT/TJ/WG/WJ Vehicles Procedure
    • ST Vehicle Procedure
    • VA Vehicle Procedure
• Superceded Bulletins
  • 23-08-00B - 11/24/00
  • 23-11-95 - 03/10/95
  • 21-18-96 - 12/27/96
  • Radio Transmitting Equipment - Installation
  • CD Player - Inoperative
  • Child Seat Tether Anchor - Parts/Labor Identification
  • Child Seat Tether Anchors - Parts/Labor Identification
  • Child Seat - Tether Anchor Installation
  • Airbag - On/Off Switch Availability
  • Airbag - ON/OFF Switches Availability
  • Steering Wheel - Loose Feel or Clunk
  • Inner Tie Rod - Loose Steering
  • Steering Wheel - Loose Feel/Clunk
  • Steering/Suspension - Pull to The Right
  • Electrical - Wire Splice Procedure Revision
  • Differential Vent - Fluid Leaks
  • A/T - Diagnostic Teardown Procedures
  • Automatic Transmission - Diagnostic Teardown Procedure
  • A/T - Diagnostic Teardown Procedure
  • A/T - Fluid Burned/Internal Damage
  • A/T - Intermittent MIL ON/DTC's Set/Shift Concerns
  • Engine Controls - Flash Reprogramming Failure
  • Engine Controls - Co-Pilot Support/Cable Selection
  • PCM - Flash Programming Failure Recovery
  • Cooling System - Overheating/Fill Procedure
  • A/T - Fluid Usage
  • A/C - Musty Odors When Hot or Humid
  • Alignment - Vehicle Leads or Pulls.
  • A/T - ATF Usage List
• 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
  • Brakes - Noise Explanation
  • A/C - Low or No Cabin Heat/Engine Overheat
  • A/C - System Leak Detection
  • A/C - System Sealer Usage Prohibition
  • Ignition/Steering - Service Manual Revisions
  • Heater, A/C Housing - Water Ingestion
  • Heater, A/C Housing - Debris Build Up
  • Steering - Loose Feel/Clunking on Turns
  • Suspension/Alignment - Vehicle Pull Diagnosis
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • Inner Tie Rod End To Steering Gear - Service Torque
  • Aluminum Engine - Gasket Surface Preparation
  • Tire and Wheel - Runout
  • Front Seat Cushion Pan - Cracked/Welds Broken
  • Body Mounted Door Weatherstrip - Loose
  • A/T - 41TE/42LE Shudder During EMCC Shift
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • A/T - 41TE/AE 42LE Delayed Gear Engagement
    • Overview
    • Symptom/Condition
    • Diagnosis
    • Item 1 DTC 35 Loss of Prime
    • Item 2 L - R Inner and Outer Seals
    • Item 3 UD Inner Lip Seal
    • Item 4 General Seal Statement
    • Item 5 Measuring # 1 Check Ball Clearance
    • Item 6 PRNDL Switch (Non TRS)
    • Item 7 Output Speed Sensor
  • A/T - Burned Fluid/Damaged Internal Components
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • Fuel System - Injector Circuit Test Revisions
  • Cam/Crank Sensor - No Start Diagnostics
  • Engine - Light Surge Between 42 and 50 MPH
  • Engine Controls - PCM Wiring Diagram Revisions
  • ABS - Kelsey Hayes EBC-5H, EBC 310 Test Revisions
  • Brakes - Teves Mark IV/Teves Mark 20 ABS Revisions
  • PCM - False MIL With Hex Code #58
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • PCM - Erroneous MIL ON/Shift Cycling
  • I/M Testing - OBDII CARB Readiness Monitor Information
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • Engine Controls - Flash Programming Failure Recovery
    • Overview
    • Connected/Disconnected Flash Mode Using TechCONNECT
    • Pay Attention While Performing Flash Reprogram Procedures
    • Error Messages
    • Enhanced and Original Abort Recovery
    • Enhanced Abort Recovery Screens
    • Original Abort Recovery Screen
    • Programmable Modules
    • Powertrain Modules - Engine and Transmission
  • Recall - Fuel Rail O-Rings and Reinforcements
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • A. Leak Test and Remove the Fuel Rail
      • B. Reinforce the Fuel Outlet Rail
      • C. Replace the Fuel Outlet Rail
      • D. Assemble and Install Fuel Rail
    • Owner Letter
  • Recall 98V184000: Fuel Rail/Injector O-Rings Leak
  • A/T - Shudder on 1 - 2/2 - 3 Upshift
    • Overview
    • Discussion
    • Diagnosis
    • Equipment/Parts Required
    • Repair Procedure
  • Radio Communication Equipment - Recommendations
    • Overview
    • Installation Recommendations
  • Passenger Airbag Door - Poor Fit/Warped
  • Airbag/Clock Spring - Service
  • A/C Suction Line - Failure
  • ABS/TCS - Diagnostic Test Revisions
  • Brakes - Teves Mark IVG and Mark 20 ABS Revisions
  • Brakes - Kelsey Hayes ABS Manual Revisions
  • Brakes - Kelsey-Hayes ABS System Diagnostic Revisions
  • Brakes - Bendix ABX 4 ABS System Test Revisions
  • Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue
  • Recall - Passenger Air Bag Safety
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure:
    • Dealer Service Instructions
    • Owner Letter (1993-1996)
    • Owner Letter (1997)
  • Airbag - NHTSA Authorized Deactivation
    • Overview
    • Instruction Sheet K6855297
    • Drivers Side Airbag -- '95- '96 XJ Only
    • Passenger Side Airbag -- All
    • Both Airbags -- All
  • Leak Detection Pump - Monitor Test
  • Auto Computers - Y2K Effects
  • Generic Scan Tool - Reference Information
    • Overview
    • Quick Reference
    • 1. Powertrain Diagnostic Data
    • 2. Powertrain Freeze Frame
    • 3. Emission Related DTCs
    • 4. Clear/Reset DTCs
    • 5. O2 Monitoring Results
    • 6. Last Monitor Results
    • 7. 1 Trip Failures
    • 8. On Board System Test
    • 9. Vehicle Information
    • Appendix A, B, C and D Information
  • Engine Controls - Co-Pilot Support/Correct Cable Usage
  • Trunk - Water and Dust Leaks
  • Door Glass Lift Plate - Service
  • Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
  • Engine - Coolant Recommendations
  • A/T - (41TE/42LE) Service Information
  • CD Player - CD Compatibility
  • Radio/CD Player - Inoperative
  • A/T - ATF+4 Fluid Usage/Applications
  • Transmission Range Sensor - Production Change
  • Speed Sensor - Intermittent Loss of Cruise Control
  • Wiring - Revised Splicing Procedure
  • Electrical - Connector Pin-Out Revisions
  • Paint - Fallout Damage Repair
  • Recall 04V021000: Shift Interlock Failure
  • Recall - A/T Shifter Ignition/Park Interlock Defect
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • A. Inspect Ign./Park Shift Interlock Operation
      • B. Install Load Limiting Push Rod
      • C. Floor Shifter Replacement
    • Owner Letter
  • Heating/Air Conditioning Housing - Service
    • Overview
    • Removal and Installation - HVAC Unit Housing
      • Removal
      • Installation
  • Suspension/Frame - Popping or Metallic Noises
  • Emergency Trunk Release - Availability
  • Differential Vent - Leaks Fluid
  • RKE Transmitter - Premature Battery Failure
  • A/C Evaporator - Emits Odors
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
  • Steering Gear - Mounting Bushing Service
  • Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage
  • Rear Brakes - Ticking Noise
  • EVAP System - Leak Detection Pump Misdiagnosis
  • Engine - High Driveability Index Fuels
  • Air Bag System - ON-OFF Switch Availibility
  • Air Bag - On/Off Switches
  • Child Seat - Tether Anchor Part Numbers and Labor Time
  • Child Seat Tether Anchor - Labor/Parts Identification
  • Sunroof Sunshade - Sticking/Binding
  • A/T Pan Gasket - Reusable Design/Installation
    • Overview
    • Installation Procedure
  • A/C - Musty Odors When Hot/Humid
    • Overview
    • AB/CS/LX/RS/WK/XK Vehicle Procedure
    • AN/DN/DR/HB/JR/KJ/LH/ND/PL/PT/TJ/WG/WJ Vehicles Procedure
    • ST Vehicle Procedure
    • VA Vehicle Procedure
  • A/T - ATF + 4 Fluid Usage
  • A/T - Repair/Replacement Guidelines
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
      • Information
      • 40TE, 41TE/AE, 42LE/RLE and 62TE Transmissions
      • 30RH, 30TH, 31TH, 32RH, 36RH, 42RE/RH, 46RE/RH, 47RE and 48RE
      • 45RFE/545RFE and 68RFE Transmissions
      • NAG1 Transmissions
  • Restraints - Child Seat Tether Installation
  • Recall - Replace Mopar(R) Value Line Catalytic Converter
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
    • Owner Letter
  • Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
  • Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process