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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 8/29/2003
Power Steering Fluid Usage

Released 5/23/2003
A/C System Additives

TSB Description

Released 4/25/2003
Seat Belt Cinch Bar Service

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 9/3/1999
Reusable Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket

Released 3/6/1998
Cold Start Power Steering Noise

Released 11/21/1997
Poor Driveability With High DI (Driveability Index) Fuel

Released 5/9/1997
Engine Coolant Usage

Released 3/14/1997
41TE/42LE Transaxle Shudder During an EMCC Shift

Released 11/15/1996
Gearshift Service/Battery Disconnect

Released 8/9/1996
Shudder During 1-2 Upshifts - 41TE And 42LE Transaxles With No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) Present

Released 3/1/1996
2.0L/2.4L Engine Oil Filter Application

Released 2/23/1996
2.4L Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plug Leaks

Released 12/8/1995
2.5L/3.0L MMC Engine Crankshaft Identification

Released 12/8/1995
Interior Window Film Build Up

Released 4/23/2015
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation

Released 1/31/2013
Blending Clearcoat During The Refinish Process

TSB Description

Released 8/14/2012
Welded Sheet Metal Repairs and Replacements

Released 7/26/2012
Front Fascia Repair When License Plate Bracket Has Been Removed

Released 10/24/2008
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation

Released 6/1/2004
Floor Shifter Ignition/Park Interlock

Released 4/25/2003
Seat Belt Cinch Bar Service

Released 4/1/2002
Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement

Released 5/25/2001
Generic Scan Tool (GST)

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 7/7/2000
Child Seat Tether Anchors

Released 2/4/2000
Internal Emergency Trunk Release

Released 2/4/2000
Internal Emergency Trunk Release

Released 8/6/1999
Rear Cup Holder Slide Clip Missing

Released 5/16/1997
Garage Door Opener

Released 11/15/1996
Seat Track Adjuster Linkage Clips Broken

Released 8/30/1996
Cowl Screen Whistle Noise

Released 3/8/1996
Door Glass Inoperable

Released 2/2/1996
Water Leaking into Passenger Compartment From Behind Door Trim Panel

Released 1/26/1996
Deck Lid Remote Release/Valet Lockout Service

Released 12/22/1995
Cowl/Plenum Water Leaks

Released 12/22/1995
Speed Control Cutout/OBD II Protocol

Released 12/8/1995
Interior Window Film Build Up

Released 8/3/2012
Do Not Apply Corrosion Protection On SMC (Plastic) Panels

Released 4/10/1998
Excessive Cold Crank Time, Start Die Out Or Weak Run-Up, Sags/Stumble/Hesitation After A Cold Start

TSB Description

Released 10/4/1996
Brake Noise

Released 1/26/1996
Premature Front Brake Lining Wear

Released 11/23/2001
Airbag On-Off Switches

Released 5/25/2001
Airbag/Clock Spring Service

TSB Description

Released 12/29/2000
Wire Splice Repairs

Released 9/29/2000
Non-Deployed Airbag Handling Procedures

Released 3/24/2000
Recordable Compact Discs Used in Automotive CD players

Released 2/4/2000
Internal Emergency Trunk Release

Released 11/12/1999
Airbag On-Off Switches

Released 4/2/1999
Intermittent Loss of Speed Control

Released 9/19/1997
NHTSA Authorized Airbag Deactivation For Medical Necessity

Released 11/15/1996
Gearshift Service/Battery Disconnect

Released 6/14/1996
Headlamp Pattern Improvement

Released 10/6/1995
Speed Control Overshoot/Undershoot During Initial Set Speed Selection

Released 8/18/1995
Programmable Electronic Features

Released 10/20/2005
Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII®

Released 11/22/2004
Evaporative Systems Service

TSB Description

Released 8/17/2001
Rough Idle, Hard Start, Start & Stall

Released 5/25/2001
Generic Scan Tool (GST)

Released 2/16/2001
OBDII Readiness Code Retention

Released 2/26/1999
Service And Parts Information On 1999 Running Changes To Transmission Range Sensor (TRS)

Released 10/23/1998
I/M (Inspection Maintenance)Testing - OBD II "CARB"Readiness Monitor Information

Released 6/26/1998
Diagnostic/Driveability Improvements, Transaxle Desensitization To Intermittent Faults, **1-2 Shudder Fix**

Released 4/24/1998
Delayed Transaxle Engagement

Released 4/10/1998
Excessive Cold Crank Time, Start Die Out Or Weak Run-Up, Sags/Stumble/Hesitation After A Cold Start

Released 11/21/1997
Poor Driveability With High DI (Driveability Index) Fuel

Released 5/2/1997
Erroneous MIL Illumination With Hex Codes $6A, Erroneous PCM Resets, Shift Cycling, Cold Engine Starts

Released 2/28/1997
Sag/Hesitation on Acceleration, or Engine Miss

Released 2/28/1997
Intermittent Single Cylinder Misfire And/Or MIL Illuminated

Released 12/27/1996
Reduced Transaxle Limp-In Default Sensitivity

Released 7/12/1996
Erroneous "EGR System Monitor" or "No EATX CCD Messages

Released 3/29/1996
Erroneous MIL Illumination/Cold Engine Sag/Rough Idle

Released 2/16/1996
Erratic Idle And MIL Illuminated

Released 12/22/1995
Speed Control Cutout/OBD II Protocol

Released 10/22/1999
Clunking Or Rattle In Steering Wheel/Steering Column

Released 2/28/1997
Intermittent Single Cylinder Misfire And/Or MIL Illuminated

TSB Description

Released 2/16/1996
Erratic Idle And MIL Illuminated

Released 10/13/1995
Air Filter Element Seal Tearing

Released 5/23/2003
A/C System Additives

Released 10/28/2002
A/C System Leak Detection

TSB Description

Released 4/17/1998
A/C System Performance

Released 7/11/1997
A/C Evaporator Odor

Released 5/30/1997
"Bump" Feel During A/C Compressor Engagement

Released 11/22/1996
A/C Performance

Released 9/27/1996
A/C Evaporator Odor And/Or Incomplete Defrost In "Recirc" Mode

Released 6/14/1996
A/C Performance/Compressor Failure

Released 9/17/2008
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

Released 2/9/2007
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

TSB Description

Released 6/30/2005
Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage

Released 6/1/2004
Safety Recall C45 Floor Shifter Ignition/Park Interlock

Released 6/1/2004
Floor Shifter Ignition/Park Interlock

Released 1/12/2001
Front Cam Seal Retention

Released 9/17/1999
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Head Gasket Installation Procedures

Released 9/17/1999
2.5L V-6 Head Gasket Application

Released 9/3/1999
Reusable Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket

Released 4/2/1999
Intermittent Loss of Speed Control

Released 2/26/1999
Service And Parts Information On 1999 Running Changes To Transmission Range Sensor (TRS)

Released 4/24/1998
Delayed Transaxle Engagement

Released 4/17/1998
A/C System Performance

Released 12/19/1997
Gasket Surface Preparation On Aluminum Engine Components

Released 4/25/1997
2.4L Crankshaft/Camshaft Timing

Released 3/14/1997
41TE/42LE Transaxle Shudder During an EMCC Shift

Released 2/28/1997
Vehicle Shudder During Torque Convertor EMCC (Lock-up) Operation/Diagnostic Trouble Code 38

Released 12/27/1996
Reduced Transaxle Limp-In Default Sensitivity

Released 11/15/1996
Gearshift Service/Battery Disconnect

Released 8/9/1996
Shudder During 1-2 Upshifts - 41TE And 42LE Transaxles With No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) Present

Released 7/5/1996
Ratcheting Sound During Garage Shifts and When Coming to A Stop

Released 5/24/1996
Intermittent 2nd Gear And Reverse Only Operation After Initial Startup

Released 3/29/1996
Tensioner Pivot Bracket Assembly Service

Released 3/1/1996
2.0L/2.4L Engine Oil Filter Application

Released 2/23/1996
2.4L Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plug Leaks

Released 12/8/1995
2.5L/3.0L MMC Engine Crankshaft Identification

Released 10/13/1995
Air Filter Element Seal Tearing

Released 9/15/1995
Intermittent Transaxle Control Module Diagnostic Trouble Code 36, 52

Released 9/8/1995
41TE/42LE Transaxle Downshifting/Upshifting While Speed Control is

Released 6/1/2004
Safety Recall C45 Floor Shifter Ignition/Park Interlock

Released 6/1/2004
Floor Shifter Ignition/Park Interlock

TSB Description

Released 4/1/1999
Emissions Recall No.7921 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

Released 4/1/1999
Emissions Recall No.7921 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

Released 5/1/1998
Emissions Recalls #7581 and #7582 -- Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

Released 5/1/1998
Emissions Recalls #7581 and #7582 -- Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

Released 9/1/1996
California Emissions Recall #678-- Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

Released 7/1/1996
Safety Recall #686 -- ABS Master Cylinder Piston and HCU Grease

Released 6/1/1996
Safety Recall #687 -- Master Cylinder Primary Piston

Released 4/1/1996
Safety Recall #671 -- Engine Oil Galley Plugs

Released 4/15/2014
Tire Flat Spotting Identification, Prevention and Resolution

Released 2/19/2014
Steering Wheel Vibration at Highway Speeds

TSB Description

Released 8/29/2003
Power Steering Fluid Usage

Released 10/22/1999
Clunking Or Rattle In Steering Wheel/Steering Column

Released 3/6/1998
Cold Start Power Steering Noise

Released 2/28/1997
Vehicle Shudder During Torque Convertor EMCC (Lock-up) Operation/Diagnostic Trouble Code 38

Released 1/10/1997
Steering Noise When Turning Right

Released 12/6/1996
Power Steering Pump Noise

Released 10/27/1995
Vehicle Drift/Lead At Highway Speeds

Released 1/31/2013
Blending Clearcoat During The Refinish Process

Released 9/17/2008
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

TSB Description

Released 2/9/2007
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure

Released 10/20/2005
Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII®

Released 6/30/2005
Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage

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