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
- Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines
- 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.
- 35_001A - 06/01/85
- Policy - Warranty Claims for Electro-Hydraulic Actuator
- Policy - Order Form/Inventory List
- Special Tools - Vacuum/Pressure Tester
- 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 - Prevent Drive Belt Slippage with Splash Guard
- A/C - System Information/Charts
- A/C - Warning Against Refrigerant Alaskankool R176
- A/C - Updated Leak Detector for R12 and R134a
- A/C - R12 to R134a Conversion
- A/C System - Performance Test
- A/C System - Service Equipment
- A/C System - Recycling Machine
- Climate Control operates on Full Heat Only
- A/C - Tempmatic Climate Control Program Ends
- A/C - Tempmatic Climate Control Diagnostic Tips
- A/C - Socket Box Tester ACC/TCC
- Tools - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Drivetrain - Troubleshooting Noise and Vibration
- Engine - Warning About Carbon Cleaning
- Engine - Break-In Oil New and Rebuilt
- Engine - Updated Components
- External Oil Leaks
- Blue Smoke and Increased Oil Consumption
- Engine Overrev Damage in Vehicles with Auto. Trans.
- Engine - Pinging During Acceleration Under Load
- Noises at Low Engine Speeds, Coasting and Reverse
- A/T - Torque Converter Damaged By Engine Over-Revving
- Engine - Caution Prior to Degreasing
- Engine - Technical Data Book Availability
- Cooling - High Coolant Temperatures
- Cooling System - Maintenance
- Fuel Pump Relay - Production Changes
- Fuel Pump Does Not Run
- Engine - Hesitates/Cuts Out/Quits/Difficult to Start
- A/T - No 2-3 Upshift at Full Throttle/At Engine Cutout
- A/T - No 2-3 Upshift at Full Throttle/Engine Cutout
- Fuel Pump Does Not Operate
- Engine - Long Crank Time Before Start/Misfire/Runs Rough
- Idle Speed at Times Too High or Low
- Idle Speed is Uneven
- Power Steering Pump - Leak Checking
- Power Steering Fluid Level Indicator - Modified
- Power Steering Pump - Leak Checks
- Fuel Pump - Modified Mounting Brackets
- Fuel Pump Noisy
- Noisy Fuel Pump
- Fuel - Test Sheet, Volume
- Brakes - Parts List of Calipers, Pads, & Wear Indicators
- Brake Pads - Tool to Measure Thickness/Replacement Pins
- Squealing of Rear Brakes When Backing Up
- Brake Pad - Replacement Tools
- Brake Pads/Linings - Non Asbestos Lining
- Engine - Hard Starting, Cuts Out, No Power, Vibrates
- Engine - Overrev Damage
- Ignition - Updated Heat Ranges for Spark Plugs
- Spark Plug Wrench - Application and Update
- Ignition - Caution about Spark Plug Wrenches
- A/C - Reducing Compressor Noise
- A/C - Improved Compressor
- A/C - Replacement Compressor
- A/C - Remanufactured Compressors/Clutches Availability
- Rattling Noises at Idle in Neutral, A/C ON
- A/C - Blower Motor Warranty Returns
- A/C - Evaporator Temperature Sensor Modified
- Whirring Noise at Approximately 3000rpm
- Steering Gear - Inspection After An Accident
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Intake Manifold Popping
- Connecting Rod Bolt - Pretightening Torque Revision
- Whistling or Knocking Noise, Difficult Shifting
- Timing Chain - Updated Replacement Parts
- Engine - No Start, Hard Start, No Power, Runs Rough
- Timing Chain - Riveted Connecting Link
- Valve Guides - Special Tools for Checking & Replacement
- Timing Cover - Sealing At Cylinder Head
- Ticking and Knocking Noise from Hydraulic Tappets
- Engine - Oil Filter Housing O-Ring Inspection
- Piston - Ordering and Matching with Cylinder Bore
- Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment
- Water Pump - Drainage Pipe Retrofitting Procedure
- Water Pump - Fitting Plug Installation Procedure
- Water Pump - Replacement Justification
- Radiator Cap - Update My Prevent Coolant Loss
- A/T - Harsh Shifts into D & R/Chattering out of D & R
- Automatic Transmission Fluid in Cooling System
- Radiator Mounting Console - Update
- Drive Belt Tensioner - Modification/Installation
- A/C Condenser - Applications/Updates
- Outside Temperature Display Intermittently Inoperative
- Campaign - Blower Switch Failures/Replacement
- MIL ON ON/OFF Ratio Unadjustable After Repair Work
- Front Lower Ball Joint - Checking Procedures
- Suspension - Tool Updated Universal Spring Compressor
- Suspension - Tips for Universal Spring Compressor
- Suspension - Enhancement for Universal Spring Compressor
- 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
- Wheels/Steering/Brakes - Vibrations and Chatter
- Wheels - Light Alloy Rim Production Change
- Tires - Damage Caused By Pressure Washer
- Wheels - Converting from 14 to 15 inch, Check Brake Hose
- Wheels - 15 Inch Steel, New Covers
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters & Flange Plate
- Wheel - Balancer Adapters and Flange Plate
- Wheels - Lug Bolt Locks for Alloys
- Wheels - When Changing Size, Check Brake Hose
- Tires/Wheels - Approved Replacements
- Wheels - Changing to Wider Rims and Tires
- Tires - Factory Approved Summer Tires
- Tires - Factory Approved Winter Tires
- Tires/Snow Chains - Factory Approved Specifications
- Tires - Approved for Summer and Winter Replacements
- Wheel Fastener - New Socket for Wheel Bolts
- Frame/Chassis- Special Alignment Tool
- Frame - Chassis Alignment Tool
- Doors - Handle/Lock Cylinder, Production Changes
- Locks - Troubleshooting Before Replacement
- Knocking Noise in Door Lock
- Electrostatic Charge on Seats
- Noises From Front Seats
- Drive/Propeller Shaft - Alignment/Tool Set
- Thumping Noise During Load Change
- A/T - Humming Noise When Shifting to Reverse
- A/T - Updated Oil Hose Fittings on Oil Cooler
- Noises in Stop and Go Traffic Between 12 and 30 MPH
- Oil Leak at One of the Torque Converter Drive Flanges
- No Down Shifting From 4-3 or 3-2 at Times
- Early Kickdown Shifts/Delayed or No Downshifts
- Clutch Pedal Sticks Occasionally
- Squealing Noise When Depressing the Clutch Pedal
- 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
- Engine is Difficult to Start, Cold or Warm
- Engine Does Not Start
- Engine - Difficult to Start Cold and Warm
- Engine Surges in Idle at Operating Temperature
- Steering - Specs For Idler Arm Mount Rubber Bearing
- ABS - Front Speed Sensors Modified, Resistance
- ABS - Rear Axle Speed Sensor, Production Change
- ABS - Modified Rear Axle Speed Sensor
- ABS - Speed Sensor (Front) Wire Kinked
- ABS - Hydraulic Unit/Relays Modified
- Battery - Jump Starting and Charging Procedures
- Battery - Handling and Care Procedures
- Battery - Jump Starting/Charging and Labels
- Battery - Jump Starting, Electrical Component Damage
- After Extended Inoperation Battery Discharges
- Battery Discharges at Low Temperatures
- Battery Discharged/Electronic Damage - After Jump Start
- Battery - Care & Handling Procedures
- Policy - Unnecessary Replacement of Alternators
- Alternator Fan & Pulley - Installation
- Alternator Pulley & Fan - Installation
- Fuel Distributor - Lower Chamber Pressure Test
- Emissions - Catalytic Converter EPA Replacement Warning
- A/T Intermittent Downshift on Manual Selection
- No Second to Third Gear Shift at Full Throttle
- Sunroof - Modifed Drive Unit and Relay
- Vehicle Surges While Holding Cruise Control in Decel
- Cruise Control Inoperative After Amplifier Replacement
- Cruise Control Amplifier - Application Guide
- Radio - (Grand Prix) New Features
- Radio - Modified Anti-Theft Protection
- Radio - Updated Diagnostic Chart
- Radio Inoperative, Multiple Error Codes/No Display
- 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
- Air Bag - Upddated Removal and Installation
- Recall 87V073000: Air Bag Connector May Unplug
- Campaign - Non USA Vechicles, New Service Life Sticker
- Engine - Oil Filter Precaution For O-Ring/Gasket
- Oil Filter - Modified Wrench
- Brake Rotors - Machining Recommendations/Tools
- Brake Discs - Coating Removed During Thorough Test Drive
- M/T - (Tool) Checking Preload of Tapered Roller Bearing
- Main Bearings - Cross Reference
- Horn (Fanfare) - Repair by Turning Adjustment Screw
- Instruments - Oil Pressure Gauge Reads With Engine OFF
- Speedometer Needle Vibreates or Jumps
- Speedometer Needle Vibrates or Jumps
- Lighting - Equipment For Headlamp Aiming
- Head Lamps Dim, Mil ON When Bulbs are Operating
- Windshield Wiper Arm/Motor/Harness - Updated
- Electrical Center - Modified and Polarity Change
- Power Distribution - New Electrical Center/Temp Switch
- A/C - Modified Hose/Pressure Switch
- A/C Hose Assembly - Replacement
- Timing Chain Cover Gasket - Precautions
- Timing Chain Cover Gasket - Precaution
- Crankshaft Radial Seal Ring - Installation Tool
- Crankshaft Radial Seal Ring - New Installation Tool
- ABS & Cruise Control - Diagnostic Tip
- ABS - Basic Specifications and Testing
- Overvoltage Protection Relay - Modified For ABS
- SRS/ABS - Replacement of Safety Related Harness
- Electronic Components - Warning Against Repair
- Steering Lock - Installation Notes
- Suspension - Measuring Ride Height, Modification
- Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products
- Body - Applying PVC Undercoating and Seam Sealer
- Body and Frame - Spot Weld Cutter
- Airbag - Testing Emergency Tensioning Retractor & Airbag
- Alarm - Tester to Determine the Cause of False Actuation
- Antitheft System Comes on When Driving
- Policy - Vehicle Emission System Tampering
- I/M Emission Testing on Dynamometer
- Engine Hesitates, Cuts Out, Hard Start
- Stalling and/or Cutting Out Complaints
- Engine - Stalls Then Restarts/Cuts Out During Coasting
- Scan Tool (Impulse Counter ) - Failure, Improper Hook-Up
- Policy - HHT Warranty & Precautions
- Hand-Held Tester (HHT) - Updated Modules
- Campaign - Install Base Plate Below Striker Eye
- Leaky Exhaust Mainifold Gasket
- Door Panels - Door Assembly Replacement Required
- Knocking Noise in Door Check Strap
- Wind Noise at Doors
- Doors - Wind Noise at Rear/Front Doors
- Doors - Wind Noise At Front/Rear Doors
- Trunk is Lid Difficult to Close When Cold
- Hood Hinge - Inspection Procedure
- Seat Belts - Precautions for Retractrors
- Seat - Tether Strap to Secure Child Restraints
- Tilting/Sliding Roof Squeaks When Operating
- Windshield - Change of Adhesive For Installation
- Glass - Repair Recommendation
- Windshield Washer Nozzle - Fuse Burns Through
- Policy - Outside Rear View Mirror Warranty Returns
- Water Enters at Tail Lamp Unit
- Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure Revised
- Oils & Fluids - Factory Approved Products
- Coolant Expansion Tank - Cap Modification
- Valve - Tool Modification
- Valve Spring Compressor - Modifications
- Valve Springs - Tool Kit for Removing/Installing
- Engine - Universal Valve Spring Remover/Installer
- Ticking Noise From Valve Train up to 2000 rpm
- Excessive Heat in R.F. Footwell Area
- Transmission Fluid Dark or Black Does Not Smell Burned
- Slippage 3-4 Shift or No 4th Gear Engagement
- A/T - Modifications and Innovations
- A/T - Delayed/Harsh Engagement D toR
- A/T - (722.4) Updated Lower Cover & Intermediate Plate
- A/T - Circumstances for Modulating Pressure Test
- A/T - Vacuum Modulator Adjustment
- A/T & Wheel Alignment - Test Sheets
- A/T - Revised Test Sheet
- A/T - Test Sheet
- A/T - Standardized Design Control Pressure Cable
- Unusual Shift Characteristics After A/T Replacement
- Vehicle Rolls Back on Hill While in Gear
- Intermittent Buzzing, Light Load, 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - Sudden, Harsh Engagement in Reverse
- A/T - Sudden Harsh Engagement in Reverse
- 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 - Rough Reverse Release
- A/T - Valve Body Identification
- A/T - Harsh Shifts or Erratic Shift Quality
- A/T - Slipping or Soft Shifts
- A/T - Reverse Clutches Burned
- 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
- Drive/Propeller Shaft - Vibration Damper Update
- M/T - Front Cover Update & Torque Specification Change
- CD Changer - Installation
- Engine Mounts - Modified Hydraulic
- Engine Mounts - Part Modification
- Engine - Drive Belt Maintenance
- A/T - Double Engagement When Shifted Into Drive
- A/C - ACC Pushbutton Control Panel, Check Date
- Head Lamp Wipers - ON When Switch is OFF
- Headlamp Wiper - New Relay Fixes Parking Problem
- Surging when Coasting or Driving Downhill
- ASR II - New Version Charging Pump
- Ignition System - Wires with Crimp-On terminals
- Difficult Start, Vibration, Poor Power and Acceleration
- Idle Speed - Installing Harness and Resistor
- Recall 87V104000: Brake Lamp/Cruise Control Malfunction
- Component Compartment - Water Intrusion
- Component Compartment Cover - Water Leaks
- Instrument Cluster - Removal Caution
- Cruise Control - Adding a Relay
- Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment
- Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging
- Power and Ground - Electrical Connection Kit
- 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
- Deceleration Delay When Lifting Foot
- Cruise Control - P-Tempomat Amplifier Install
- Cruise Control - Inop After Installing Amplifier
- Wheel Alignment - Tool (Pull-Fixture) Instructions
- Wheel - Adhesive Balance Weights Removal Tool
- Wheels - Removal of Adhesive Wheel Balance Weights
- Antenna - (Automatic) Description/Specifications
- Seat Belt - Periodic Inspection
- Body - Amaretta Interior Cleaning
- Central Locking System Inop. From Passenger Door
- Deceleration Delay When Lifting Foot From Accelerator
- Paint - Warranty and Updated Supplier Information
- Paint - Clear Coated Solid Colors
- Paint - Metal Dust Remover
- Brakes - General System Precautions
- Interior - Floor Covering Incorrect & Reduced Foot Room
- Dome Lamp Flashes When Door is Locked With Key
- Engine - Caution When Installing Head Bolts
- Head Bolts - Revised Torque Values
- Door Lock Cylinder - Hard to Turn
- Doors - Lock Cylinders Difficult to Turn
- Overvoltage Relay/Harness - Update
- Heated Seats Inoperative, Switch LED Blinking
- Antitheft - Anti-Towing Sensor Deletion
- A/T - (722.4) Valve Body Replacement Part Kit
- Slipping During 2-3 Shift When A/T is Cold
- A/T - Hard 2-1 Downshift When Starting Off
- A/T - Delayed Engagement Into Reverse
- A/T - Shift Complaints After Changing Large Plate Gasket
- A/T - Transmission Does Not Shift Out of 1st Gear
- No Speed Signal Momentarily
- Distorted Bass or Bass Too Weak
- Howling Noise from Timing Chain up to 1800 rpm
- Recall - Replacement of Parking Brake Grip
- Recall 91V137000: Park Brake Lever Grip Replacement
- Engine Surges at Idle at Operating Temp.
- Emissions - Measurement Adapter Kit/Tool
- Harsh 1-2 Shift After Cold Start
- A/T - Output Flange/Band Piston Modification
- No Engagement in Any Forward Gear
- A/T - Brake Band Piston Modification
- Instruments - (Oil Level Indicator) Testing & Function
- Illumination of Shift Gate Is Too Dim
- Spreading Lock for Parking Brake Rattles
- Noise From Manual Seat Adjuster on Winding Roads
- Noise From Manual Seat Height Adjustment
- Axle Shaft - Decreased Tightening Torque
- Engine is Difficult to Start When Warm
- A/C - Bear R12/R134a Leak Detector Modified
- Transmission Fluid is Thrown Out of Vent
- Exterior Trim - License Plate Frame Installation
- Power Steering - New Fluid Availability
- Temperature Sensor (Outside) - Testing
- Locks - Modifications to Central Locking System
- Maintenance - Value Commitment Program
- Maintenance Schedule - Revisions
- Ticking Noise/Ign. Timing Does Not Maintain Adjustment
- Fuel System - (CIS-E & CIS) Pressure Tester
- Fuel - CIS/CIS-E Fuel Pressure Tester
- Poor Idle or Hesitation During Acceleration
- Engine - Special Tool, Compression Recorder
- Engine - Compression Recorder Tool
- Sliding Roof Headliner - Modified Attachment
- Campaign - Modified Restrictor For Fuel Filler Neck
- Seat Cover Fluting Slipped Out of Position
- Front Seat Cushion Padding Worn
- Seat Heght Adjuster Trim Loose/Falls Off
- Dye transfer From Seat Leather to Clothing
- Front Seat Cushion Too Soft/Bottoms Out
- Rear Seat Cushion Too Soft or Bottoms Out
- Windshield Washer Fluid - New Concentrate
- Windshield Washer Solution - Mixing
- 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
- Suspension - Shock/Strut Replace Guidelines
- 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