Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins

• How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
• Recalls
  • Generals
    • Campaign - Rear Window Water Leaks & Wind Noise
  • Safety
    • Recall - Overheating of Backup Light Switch
      • Overview
      • Vehicles Affected By This Recall
      • Recall Schedule and Revised Recall Schedule
      • Parts
      • Revised Procedures
        • Overview
        • Recall Modification Procedure 1
        • Recall Modification Procedure 2
        • Recall Modification Procedure 3
        • Recall Modification Procedure 4
        • Campaign Modification Plate Marking
        • Claim Procedure
      • Owner Letter
      • Second Owner Letter (Follow-Up)
      • Third Owner Letter (Follow-Up)
    • Recall 90V001000: Revision to Combination Switch
    • Recall - Backup Lamp Switch/Third Notification
• Customer Interest
  • A/C System - Bad Odor
  • Engine - Long Cranking Time On Restart
  • A/C - False ISAT Error Code 33222
  • Electronic Display Unit - `Error Message'
  • Instruments - (EDU) Low Fuel Consumption Reading
  • Timing Chain - Rattles/Chatters
  • Exhaust - Sulfur Smell
  • Air Mixing Damper - Lever Breakage
  • Front Windows - Binding or Slow During Operation
  • Rear Seat Cushion - Difficult To Latch
  • Power Seats - Play/Noise
  • Door Seal Section - Damaged Along the Sill Area
  • Door Seals - Re-attaching
  • Roof Seal - Squeaks
  • Doors/Roof Seals - Squeaking Noises
  • Sunroof - Popping/Gurgle Noise at 35 MPH or Higher
  • Clutch Master Cylinder - Multiple Clutch Problems
  • Clutch Master Cylinder - Leakage
  • Fuel System - Poor Driveability Upon Start Up
  • Fuel Damper - Noise In the Interior at Idle
  • Fuel System - Engine Driveability Problems
  • Exhaust - Sulfur/Rotten Egg Smell
  • MIL (Check Engine Lamp) ON - Driveability (Bad Ground)
  • Radio - Poor AM/FM Reception
    • Overview
    • Procedure
      • A. Antenna Ground Connection Unsatisfactory
      • B. Play In the Antenna Rod
      • C. Antenna Connection to Radio
  • Cruise Control - Set Function Inoperative
  • Cruise Control - Inoperative
  • Cooling Fan - Continuous Running/Dead Battery
  • Front Body Structure - Unusual Noises
    • Overview
    • Symptom A: Squeaking Sounds In the A-Pillar Area
    • Symptom B: Noise In the Area of the A-Pillar and Door Frame
    • Symptom C: Sharp Snapping Noise From the Front End
  • Windshield - Whistling Noise
  • Upper Center Windshield - Whistling Noise
  • A/T - ZF 4HP18 Upshift Squak or Moan Noise
  • A/T - Noise On 2nd to 3rd Gear Shift
    • Overview
    • Replacement of Intermediate Shaft
    • To Fit Intermediate Shaft
    • Warranty Information
  • Engine Mount Bushing - Noise/Vibration
  • Trunk Lid - Wiring Harness Chafing
  • Fuel System - Pressure Pulsating Noise
  • Fuel System - Tapping/Knocking Noise
  • Engine - Poor Starting/Driveability Concerns
  • A/T - Poor Shifting Performance
  • Center Air Vent - Closes By Itself
  • Body - Stain/Film On Inside Perimeter Of Windshield
• Factory Modifications
  • Fuel Damper - Noise In the Interior at Idle
  • Fuel System - Pressure Pulsating Noise
• Labor/Parts Updates
  • Doors/Roof Seals - Squeaking Noises
• Recommended Repairs
  • Upper Center Windshield - Whistling Noise
• Safety
  • Recall - Overheating of Backup Light Switch
    • Overview
    • Vehicles Affected By This Recall
    • Recall Schedule and Revised Recall Schedule
    • Parts
    • Revised Procedures
      • Overview
      • Recall Modification Procedure 1
      • Recall Modification Procedure 2
      • Recall Modification Procedure 3
      • Recall Modification Procedure 4
      • Campaign Modification Plate Marking
      • Claim Procedure
    • Owner Letter
    • Second Owner Letter (Follow-Up)
    • Third Owner Letter (Follow-Up)
• Seals, Gaskets
  • Roof Seal - Squeaks
• Tools, Equipment
  • ISAT Scan Tool - Repair Procedure
• Superceded Bulletins
  • 05-06-04-022C - 12/01/06
  • 05-06-04-022A - 01/01/06
  • 05-06-04-022 - 12/30/05
  • 890-18073 - 09/01/99
  • 11900063 - 11/1/90
  • 11900059 - 11/01/90
  • 11891185 - 03/01/90
  • 09929252 - 09/01/92
  • 08900017 - 08/01/90
  • 03901227 - 04/01/90
  • 01940429 - 01/01/94
  • Recall - Backup Light Switch Replacement
  • Roof Seal - Squeaking Noise
  • Paint - Color Codes/Cross References
  • Extended Length Seat Belt - Availability
  • A/C - R134a Compressors for Converted Systems
  • Air Mixing Damper - Installation
  • ABS and TC/ABS - Diode Diagnosis & Repair
  • Fuel System - Top Tier Gasoline Usage (Canada)
  • Fuel System - TOP-TIER Gasoline Usage (Canada)
  • Accelerator Pedal - Raising Kit
  • Radiator Fan Time-Delay Relay - May Not Shut Off
  • Spark Plug - Reference
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Fender Flares - Part Information
  • TSB 0178291 Dated 01/01/78 is No Longer Available
  • Expander Rivet Extraction Tool
  • Tool - Revised Tip for Connector Pin & Socket Removal
  • Tool - Electrical Connector Pin Removal
  • Tools - Required Special Tools
  • Tools - New Required Special Tools
  • Superceding Part number Listing
  • Tow Line - Availability
  • Warranty - Manual Updates
  • Listing of Parts Supersessions
  • A/C - R12 to R134a Refrigerant Retrofit
    • Overview
    • Vehicles Equipped With Sanden Compressor
    • 900 Models With Seiko-Seiki (Vane-Type) Compressor
  • A/C System - R12 to R134a Conversion/Retrofit
    • Overview
    • Vehicles Equipped With Sanden Compressor
    • 900 Models W/Seiko-Seiki (Vane-Type) Compressor
    • Warranty/Time Information
  • A/C System - Bad Odor
  • Steering/Suspension - Service Manual Revisions
  • M/T - New Preload Adjustment Method
  • M/T - Adjustment of Output Shaft Bearing Tension
  • Recall - Overheating of Backup Light Switch
    • Overview
    • Vehicles Affected By This Recall
    • Recall Schedule and Revised Recall Schedule
    • Parts
    • Revised Procedures
      • Overview
      • Recall Modification Procedure 1
      • Recall Modification Procedure 2
      • Recall Modification Procedure 3
      • Recall Modification Procedure 4
      • Campaign Modification Plate Marking
      • Claim Procedure
    • Owner Letter
    • Second Owner Letter (Follow-Up)
    • Third Owner Letter (Follow-Up)
  • Tool - For Relieving Strain on Engine
  • Engine, Tires - Revisions to Service Manual
  • Engine - Long Cranking Time On Restart
  • Rear Brake Pad - New Design
  • Brake Pad - Revised Recommendations
  • Brake Pads - Approved Designs/Applications
  • Brakes - Brake Pad Information
  • A/C - False ISAT Error Code 33222
  • Electronic Display Unit - `Error Message'
  • Instruments - (EDU) Low Fuel Consumption Reading
  • Spark Plug - Application Reference
  • A/C System - R134 Conversion Compressors
  • Crankshaft Pulley Bolt - Socket
  • Timing Chain - Rattles/Chatters
  • Engine Block - Pitting Correction
  • Engine Block - Deck Surface Pitting
  • Exhaust - Sulfur Smell
  • Air Mixing Damper - Lever Breakage
  • Snow Tire Program and Winter Accessories
  • Rims/Tires - Vibration Diagnosis
  • Radial Tire - Repair
  • Window Regulator - Mounting Bushings Changed
  • Front Windows - Binding or Slow During Operation
  • Rear Seat Cushion - Difficult To Latch
  • Front Seats - Odering Replacement Parts
  • Power Seats - Play/Noise
  • Door Seal Section - Damaged Along the Sill Area
  • Door Seals - Re-attaching
  • Roof Seal - Squeaks
  • Doors/Roof Seals - Squeaking Noises
  • Sunroof - Popping/Gurgle Noise at 35 MPH or Higher
  • Special Tools - Transmission and Headliner Repair
  • Outboard Drive Shaft CV Joint - Normal Noise
  • A/T - ATF Filtering Kit
  • Speedometer - Gear Application
    • Overview
    • Identification of Gears
    • Check of Speedometer Gears On Replacement Gearbox
    • Transducer Inspection Procedure
    • Speedometer Gears Inspection Procedure
  • Clutch Master Cylinder - Multiple Clutch Problems
  • Clutch Master Cylinder - Leakage
  • Accelerator Pedal - Raising Kit.
  • Fuel System - Poor Driveability Upon Start Up
  • Fiche Correction - Cable Terminal for Trionic ECM
  • Lambda Sensor - Using ISAT to Check Pulse Ratio
  • CV Joint - New Boot Clamps
  • Tool - For Installing CV Joint Boot Clamps
  • ABS/TCS/ASR/ETS - Exchange Components
  • Special Tool - Battery Tester 311
  • Alternator - Exchange Component Part Numbers
  • Recall 90V001000: Revision to Combination Switch
  • Knock Sensor - Part Number Not Listed on Fiche
  • Direct Ignition (DI) Coils - Diagnostic Procedure
  • Ignition Discharge Module - Special Tool
  • Pre-Replacement Check of Ignition Discharge Module
    • Overview
    • Procedure
  • Fuel Damper - Noise In the Interior at Idle
  • Fuel System - Engine Driveability Problems
  • Exhaust - Sulfur/Rotten Egg Smell
  • MIL (Check Engine Lamp) ON - Driveability (Bad Ground)
  • Radio - Poor AM/FM Reception
    • Overview
    • Procedure
      • A. Antenna Ground Connection Unsatisfactory
      • B. Play In the Antenna Rod
      • C. Antenna Connection to Radio
  • Window Switch Assembly - Microfiche Discrepancy
  • Radio - Interference When Tuned to Weak Stations
  • Alarm - Electronic Control Supercedes Older Models
  • Cruise Control - Set Function Inoperative
  • Cruise Control - Inoperative
  • Mobile Telephones - Factory Connectors
  • Mobile Telephones - Dash Connector
  • Seat Belt Button - Replacing
  • Extended Length Safety Belt - Availability
  • Front Airbag Front Sensor - Captive Nut Replacement
  • Engine Oil Filters/Drain Plug Gaskets - Part Numbers
  • Brake Rotor - Measuring Fixture
  • Block Heater - Availability
  • Main Bearing Caps - Torque Revision
  • EZK Ignition System - Tester Modification
  • Starter - Exchange Component Part numbers
  • Recall - Backup Lamp Switch/Third Notification
  • Cooling Fan - Continuous Running/Dead Battery
  • Cylinder Head Gasket - Revised
  • ABS System - Diagnostic Procedures
    • Overview
    • Storage of Fault Codes
    • Fault Code Retrieval Procedure
    • Fault Remedies
    • Warranty Information:
  • ABS & TC/ABS System - Diode Locator and Fault Diagnosis
    • Overview
    • Fault Diagnosis
    • Diode Replacement
    • Checking Diode Connections
  • Steering Wheel - Adjustment
  • Body & Frame - Bodywork Repairs Manual Correction
  • Front Body Structure - Unusual Noises
    • Overview
    • Symptom A: Squeaking Sounds In the A-Pillar Area
    • Symptom B: Noise In the Area of the A-Pillar and Door Frame
    • Symptom C: Sharp Snapping Noise From the Front End
  • Rear Wheel Housing - Cracks
  • SRS - Wiring Harness Installation
  • Vehicle - Technical Tip Bulletin
    • Overview
    • Technical PSI Bulletins Issued In October
    • Publication News
    • Service Tips
  • SRS System - 10 Year Inspection
  • Restraints - Pyrotechnic Device Component Usage
  • Technical Tips - PSI Bulletins
    • Overview
    • Electric Antenna Malfunction In Cold Weather
    • Lack of Bass Response In Rear Speakers
    • Passive Belt System Power Circuit
    • Running Change:Expanding Rivet In Lower Dash Panel
    • Saab Car Computer (SCC)
    • Heater Fan Speed Control - 9000
    • Alarm System - 9000
  • Evaporative System - Leak/Pressure Testing
  • ISAT Scan Tool Diagnostics Set - Changes
  • Tools - ISAT TECH 2
  • ISAT Scan Tool - Repair Procedure
  • Tool - For the Striker Plate Adjustment
  • Tailgate Hinge - Sealing Procedure
  • Rear Decor Panel - Availability
  • Windshield - Whistling Noise
  • Upper Center Windshield - Whistling Noise
  • Wiper Blades - Care/Maintennance
  • Leather Front Center Armrest - Availability
  • A/T - ZF 4HP18 Upshift Squak or Moan Noise
  • A/T - Noise On 2nd to 3rd Gear Shift
    • Overview
    • Replacement of Intermediate Shaft
    • To Fit Intermediate Shaft
    • Warranty Information
  • A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
  • A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
  • A/T - ZF4HP18 Bind In Low/2nd Gear Starts After Rebuild
  • A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
  • A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
  • A/T - Front Bushing Wear
  • A/T - Math Formulas Part I
    • Overview
    • Shift Speed and Pressure
    • Speedometer Ratios
  • A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
  • A/T - Math Part II
  • A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
  • Tool - For Changing the Output Shaft Bearing
  • M/T - Recommended Gearbox Oil
  • Engine Mount Bushing - Noise/Vibration
  • ACC Electronic Control Module - Installation
  • Engine Oil Drain Plug - New Style Washer
  • Fuse Box Distribution Terminal - Securing
  • Tool - New Test Cables for Breakout Box
  • Wiring - Terminal Repair Kit Contents
  • Trunk Lid - Wiring Harness Chafing
  • Rear Window Louver - Availability
  • Campaign - Rear Window Water Leaks & Wind Noise
  • Interior Trim - Upholstery Footnotes
  • Floor MAT - Rubber & Thermoplastic Sets
  • Windows/Glass - New Installation Sealant
  • Paint - Codes
  • Paint Codes - Applications and Cross Reference
  • Inner Wheel Housings & Door Frames - Replacement
  • Mud Flaps - Mid Length
  • Carpeted Floor Mat Sets - Availability
  • Fuel System - Pressure Pulsating Noise
  • Fuel System - Tapping/Knocking Noise
  • Engine - Poor Starting/Driveability Concerns
  • A/T - Poor Shifting Performance
  • Wooden Dash Insert - Availability
  • Wood Dash - Installation
  • Seat Temperature Control Switch - Bulb Repair Kit
  • Fuel Line Non-Return Valve - Dimension Change
    • Overview
    • Procedure
  • Center Air Vent - Closes By Itself
  • Seat Height - Adjustment
  • Manual Gearbox - New Oil
    • Overview
    • Procedure -M93
    • Procedure -M94
    • Warranty Conditions
  • Scheduled Maintenance - Labor Times
  • Specialized Fluids, Lubricants and Supplies
  • CD Changer - Manual Magazine Release
  • Child Tether Anchorage - Availability
  • A/C - Compressor Oil Recommendations
  • Fuel System - TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline
  • Body - Stain/Film On Inside Perimeter Of Windshield
  • Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion