Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Recall - HC, CO, and NOx Emissions
- Recall Description
- Parts Information
- Service Procedure
- A. Install Spark Plugs
- B. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- C. Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim
- D. Clean SUB-EGR Valve
- E. Clean EGR Valve and Passages
- F. Reinstall Carburetor
- G. Replace Front Catalyst & Inspect/Replace Exhaust Manifold
- H. Adjust Idle Speed & Basic Timing & Test Feedback System
- I. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- J. Replace CARB. Only For High CO Level After Idle & MIX. Adj
- K. Adjust Trans. Throttle Control Cable A/T Vehicles Only
- L. Install Intermediate Harness
- M. & N. Reset Radio Presets & Recall Label Installation
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Mixture Sol, O2S, and Recall # 478 Verification
- Description
- Parts
- Service Procedure
- A. Remove and Clean Carburetor
- B. Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim (If Necessary)
- C. Clean the SUB - EGR Valve
- D. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- E. Inspect the Enrichment Solenoid Jet
- F. Clean EGR Valve
- G. Reinstall Carburetor
- H. Replace Oxygen Sensor
- I. Check Vacuum Hose Harness Installation
- J. Vacuum Hose Harness Installation
- K. Install Hose Routing Label
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Recall - HC, CO and NOx Emissions
- Recall Description
- Parts
- Service Procedure
- A. Inspect EGR Valve & Passages & Clean (If Necessary)
- B. Verify Choke Shim Presence
- C. Check Operation of SUB-EGR Valve
- D. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- E. Replace Front Catalyst & Inspect/Replace Exhaust Manifold
- F. Check Idle & Basic Timing & Test CARB. Feedback System
- G. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- H. Replace CARB Only For High CO Level After Idle & MIX. Adj.
- I. Check Adj. of Trans. Throttle Control Cable (A/T Only)
- J. Install Intermediate Harness (If Necessary)
- K. Reset Radio Presets & Installing Campaign Label
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Excessive HC, CO Emissions and Exhaust Manifold
- Overview
- Parts
- Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
- Service Procedure
- A.Install Spark Plugs and Clean Carburetor
- B.Carburetor Feedback System Testing
- C.Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim
- D.Clean the SUB-EGR Valve
- E.Clean the EGR Valve and Passages
- F.Reinstall Carburetor
- G.Inspection and Replacement of the Exhaust Manifold
- H.Adjust Idle Speed and Basic Timing
- Adjust Throttle Control Cable
- J.Install Intermediate Harness
- K.Install Recall Completion Label
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Important Dealer Instructions
- Recall - Excessive HC and CO Emissions
- Recall - High HC CO and Nox Emissions, 2WD Vehicles
- Recall - HC, CO, and NOx Emissions
- Safety
- Emissions
- Customer Interest
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Tires/Wheels - Vibration/Steering Wheel Oscillation
- A/T - Warm Surge At Steady Speeds
- Clutch - Growl When Pedal is Depressed
- Ignition Switch - `Power Loss' Lamp ON/DTC 13 Set
- Fuel System - Engine Sags/Poor Performance
- Front Sway Bar - Squeak/Squawk Noises
- Windshield Washer System - Inoperative
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- M/T - Noise and/or Shifting Problems
- Rear Window - Fogging Aroung High Mount Stoplamp
- Superceded Bulletins
- 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
- Vehicle and Component Identification
- Overview
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Vehicle Identification Number 1986 Passenger Car
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Defined 1986 Truck, Van, Wagon, Mpv
- General Information
- Body Code Plate
- Engine Identification Numbers
- Transmission Identification
- Vehicle Identification Number Colt
- Vehicle Identification Conquest
- Vehicle Identification Ram 50 - Power Ram 50
- Vehicle Identification Colt Vista
- Engine Control Systems - Manual Corrections
- Flooded Engine - Service Precautions
- Recall - HC, CO, and NOx Emissions
- Recall Description
- Parts Information
- Service Procedure
- A. Install Spark Plugs
- B. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- C. Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim
- D. Clean SUB-EGR Valve
- E. Clean EGR Valve and Passages
- F. Reinstall Carburetor
- G. Replace Front Catalyst & Inspect/Replace Exhaust Manifold
- H. Adjust Idle Speed & Basic Timing & Test Feedback System
- I. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- J. Replace CARB. Only For High CO Level After Idle & MIX. Adj
- K. Adjust Trans. Throttle Control Cable A/T Vehicles Only
- L. Install Intermediate Harness
- M. & N. Reset Radio Presets & Recall Label Installation
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Mixture Sol, O2S, and Recall # 478 Verification
- Description
- Parts
- Service Procedure
- A. Remove and Clean Carburetor
- B. Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim (If Necessary)
- C. Clean the SUB - EGR Valve
- D. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- E. Inspect the Enrichment Solenoid Jet
- F. Clean EGR Valve
- G. Reinstall Carburetor
- H. Replace Oxygen Sensor
- I. Check Vacuum Hose Harness Installation
- J. Vacuum Hose Harness Installation
- K. Install Hose Routing Label
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Recall - HC, CO and NOx Emissions
- Recall Description
- Parts
- Service Procedure
- A. Inspect EGR Valve & Passages & Clean (If Necessary)
- B. Verify Choke Shim Presence
- C. Check Operation of SUB-EGR Valve
- D. Install Jet Mixture Solenoid
- E. Replace Front Catalyst & Inspect/Replace Exhaust Manifold
- F. Check Idle & Basic Timing & Test CARB. Feedback System
- G. Adjust Idle Speed & Mixture Screw (If Necessary)
- H. Replace CARB Only For High CO Level After Idle & MIX. Adj.
- I. Check Adj. of Trans. Throttle Control Cable (A/T Only)
- J. Install Intermediate Harness (If Necessary)
- K. Reset Radio Presets & Installing Campaign Label
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Excessive HC, CO Emissions and Exhaust Manifold
- Overview
- Parts
- Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
- Service Procedure
- A.Install Spark Plugs and Clean Carburetor
- B.Carburetor Feedback System Testing
- C.Install Carburetor Choke Adjustment Shim
- D.Clean the SUB-EGR Valve
- E.Clean the EGR Valve and Passages
- F.Reinstall Carburetor
- G.Inspection and Replacement of the Exhaust Manifold
- H.Adjust Idle Speed and Basic Timing
- Adjust Throttle Control Cable
- J.Install Intermediate Harness
- K.Install Recall Completion Label
- Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
- Owner Letter
- Important Dealer Instructions
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Repeat Failures
- Engine - Timing Belt Whine
- Oil Filter Bracket and Oil Pump - Modification
- Wheels/Tires - Vibration and Road Shake At 45-65 Mph
- Tires/Wheels - Vibration/Steering Wheel Oscillation
- Upholstery - Cleaning Procedure
- A/T - Warm Surge At Steady Speeds
- Clutch - Growl When Pedal is Depressed
- Idle Speed Control Servo - Service Manual Revision
- Battery - Checking Procedure Revision
- Ignition Switch - `Power Loss' Lamp ON/DTC 13 Set
- Distributor - Assembly/Disassembly Revisions
- Fuel System - Engine Sags/Poor Performance
- Recall - Excessive HC and CO Emissions
- Recall - High HC CO and Nox Emissions, 2WD Vehicles
- ECI Driveability Tester - Usage
- Front Sway Bar - Squeak/Squawk Noises
- Body - Rustproofing Application
- Propane Idle Mixture - Adjustment Procedure
- Windshield Washer System - Inoperative
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
- Engine - Oil Application
- Engine Oil - New `SG' Level Oil
- Engine Coolant - Recycling Recommendations
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - KM170 Deciphering the Serial Number
- A/T - KM Series Pump Drive Gear Seal Identification
- A/T - No Forward Movement 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 - Failure To Move In Any Gear
- 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 - Noise and/or Shifting Problems
- Wiring - Repair Instruction Sheets
- Rear Window - Fogging Aroung High Mount Stoplamp
- Paint - Codes/Applications/Cross References
- Automatic Transaxle Breather - Relocation
- R-12 to R-134A A/C Adaptation Procedure
- Overview
- Procedure
- R-134A Adaption Component Chart (1 of 4)
- R-134A Adaption Component Chart (2 of 4)
- R-134A Adaption Component Chart (3 of 4)
- R-134A Adaption Component Chart (4 of 4)
- O-Ring Location Chart
- Compressor Identification Chart (1 of 2)
- Compressor Identification Chart (2 of 2)
- R-134A Performance Chart (1 of 2)
- R-134A Performance Chart (2 of 2)
- R-134A Adaption Label (P/N 4762869)
- Recall 95V103003: Seat Belt Buckle Release Button Defect
- Head Restraint Guide - Replacement
- Seat Belt Extender - Types/Identification
- Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
- Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process