Vehicle report

1996 DODGE CARAVAN

Service bulletins

136 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

08-049-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

31-003-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

31-006-19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

3100319

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

3100519

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

3100619

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

R2118796A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

23-014-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.

0500106A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB

0500305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

0500204

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT

1900303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT

2304402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COSMETIC CORROSION OR PERFORATION AT UPPER STRUT TOWER/S USUALLY BETWEEN THE STRUT AND UPPER LOAD PATH BEAM INNER PANEL (INNER FENDER). *TT

0500102A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *YD THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 05-001-02 DATED MARCH 4, 2002. *TT

0801102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY OR CONSTANTLY. *TT

1802002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

2301502

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC

1900801

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A POP/TICK SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TT

0700601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE HOSE CLAMP SERVICE. *TT

0900801

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT

2302701

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

0200401

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A SQUAWK / CREAK / GROAN SOUND FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH / BUMPY ROADS. *TT

0801001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

1801201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

0500101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH DEEP OR BLOWING SNOW / WATER, THE SNOW / WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS CAUSING RUST TO DEVELOP ON THE REAR BRAKE DRUM AND SHOE FRICTION SURFACES. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO TEMPORARY FREEZING OF THE REAR BRAKE LININGS TO THE DRUMS. *TT

0800600REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2303400A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

2601200

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB

2300800B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

2304200

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A CHATTER SOUND COMING FROM THE SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK ACTUATOR(S) WHEN THE POWER LOCK FEATURE IS REPEATEDLY ACTIVATED. *TT

082700

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

231100A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE ROOF PANEL SURFACE EXHIBITS WAVINESS OR DEPRESSION(S) NEAR THE FRONT OF THE CHARACTER FEATURES OR SKID STRIP FOR ROOF RACK EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT

231100

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCECURES TO REMOVE WAVINESS OR DEPRESSIONS FROM THE ROOF PANEL SURFACE. *TT

230800

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

080600

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

190999

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION WHERE A CLICK / RATTLE SOUND MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TT

180200

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE PCV VALVE FREEZING UNDER EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *TT

051099

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW / WATER ENTERING THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS. *TT

084599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT

083799

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

233599REVA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

8251

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EMISSIONS RECALL STATING THAT THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY MAY NOT TURN ON THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS. *TT

190699

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING SERVICE. *TT

210599A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT

233599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

082799

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH SPEED CONTROL WHICH DOES NOT MAINTAIN SET SPEED WHILE CLIMBING A GRADE. *TT

181299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT

230199A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING TICK TYPE NOISE AT TOP OF LEFT B-PILLAR. *TT

070299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPING OFF IDLER PULLEY. *TT

220399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SMOOTH ROAD HIGH-SPEED VIBRATION OR SHAKE CONDITION. *TT

220299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF LOW SPEED TIRE WOBBLE. *TT

210699

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT

210599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT

210499

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT

180199

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING SAGS / HESITATION / STUMBLE / START & STALL. *TT

230399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH FRONT AND / OR SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK MOTORS MAKING A WHIRLING NOISE. *TT

230199

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A TICKING TYPE NOISE AT TOP OF LEFT B-PILLAR. *TT

081798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC

090798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK. *YC

235998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WINDNOISE AROUND FRON DOOR GLASS, ESPECIALLY AT TOP OF THE B PILLAR. *AK

183498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) RESETS WHILE THE CUSTOMERS IS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK

090598

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A NEW MULTI-LAYER STEEL ( MLS ) HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS BEING IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES. *YC

183298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

081798 REV B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC

020998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD BUMPS. *AK

190598

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A "HONK" OR SQUEAL NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *YC

9843

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING A MOANING AND GROANING SOUND ACCOCIATED WITH A/C COMPRESSOR OPERATION. *YC

083198

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS SELF-ACTIVATE WHILE DRIVING OR WILL NOT TURN OFF. *YC

241198

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING A/C SUCTION AND / OR DISCHARGE LINE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT DUE TO CRACKING AT OR NEAR COMPRESSOR. *AK

210298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSAXLE THAT INCORPORATES A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) ONLY. REDUCES A SHUDDER CONDITION THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 1-2 UPSHIFT. *AK

980424231498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SYMPTOMS WITH ROOF RACK RATTLES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YC

9830

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON LABOR OPERATION TIME CHANGE FOR DOMESTIC 2.OL DOHC AND 2.4L HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YC

9827

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACEMENT. *YC

210798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK

220298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

*DURING LOW SPEED VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SIDE TO SIDE OSCILLATION/WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-45MPH. *AK

081698

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

182098

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP FEELING DURING A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT. *YC

1812098

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON TIP-IN SAGS/HESITATIONS OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER A HOT SOAK RESTART. *YC

090997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM

191497

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INTERMITTENT POPPING ON FRONT END. *NLM

191197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH "HONK" NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *NLM

230197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CREAK SOUND HEARD UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION- SOUND SEEMS TO COME FROM FLOORPAN/DASH AREA. *JD

23097 A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TEST

083897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES TRANSAXLE KICKDOWN, LINKAGE WEARS THE WIRING HARNESS. *NLM

140897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM

020997A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THUMPING NOISE AT REAR OF VEHICLE DURING COLD OPERATION. *NLM

181997A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING A PERIODIC BUMP IN POWER TRAIN WHEN THE A/C IS OPERATING

190197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING WHEN TURNING CORNERS WITH THE A/C OR DEFROSTER

234397A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERN WITH WATER LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC HOUSING. *NLM

970912234397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER LEAKS ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FROM THE HVAC HOUSING. *YC

241197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM

081597A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT PARK PROPERLY AND/OR WIPE IN THE INTERMITTENT MODE PROPERLY. *TW

210897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES TRANSMISSION FLUID AUXILIARY COOLER. *NLM

220197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM

241097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A/C SUCTION AND/OR DISCHARGE LINE SERVICE. *TW

181997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING A PERIODIC ''BUMP'' IN POWER TRAIN WHEN THE A/C IS OPERATING. *YC

240697

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT HVAC BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CONNECTOR SERVICE. *TW

210997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM

070397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

190797

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH "HONK" NOISE DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *NLM

232897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH HIGH EFFORT REQUIRED TO U NLATCH REAR BENCH SEATS FROM THE FLOOR. *NLM

090297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2.4L CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT TIMING. *TW

070297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF OR OUTBOARD RIBS OF BELT ARE FRAYED. *NLM

97041807029A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITION WITH UNDERHOOD NOISE DUE TO SERPENTINE BELT OUTBOARD RIBS FRAYING OR SPLITTING FROM THE MAIN PORTION OF THE BELT AND COTACTING OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. *YC

081597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT PARK PROPERLY AND/OR WIPE IN THE INTERMITTENT MODE PROPERLY. *TW

190497

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

35 MPH CYCLIC VIBRATION. *TW

240297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLANT SEEPAGE AT UNDERBODY AUXILLARY REAR HEATER LINE HOSE CONNECTION. *TW

210597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM

970314210597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC

180997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW

050197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR BRAKE MOAN/HOWL NOISE. *TW

050297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR BRAKE CYCLIC RUBBING NOISE. *TW

180597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW

230397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW

190197A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DURING HIGH HUMIDITY CLIMATE CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING WHEN TURNING CORNERS WITH THE A/C OR DEFROST

CSN713

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINES BUILT FROM MARCH 8, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 13, 1996- THE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT TENSIONER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND/OR THE IDLER PULLEY ON THE VEHICLES MAY CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO FAIL. *JD

140895

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO NOV. 1, 1995 (MDH 1101XX). ONLY 12-13 GALLONS OF FUEL ARE ABLE TO BE ADDED WHEN THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT COMES 'ON' (NORMAL IS 16-17) OR 15-16 GALLONS OF FUEL ARE ABLE TO BE ADDED WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE READS 'E' (NORMAL IS 18-20). BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING A REVISED FUEL TANK.

051695

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO DEC. 5, 1995 (MDH 1205XX). A MOANING NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT STOPS OR REAR BRAKE SHOES REQUIRE REPLACMENT. BULLETIN INVOLVES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR BRAKE SHOES, BRAKE DRUMS AND THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BRAKE SHOE SPRINGS.

083695REVA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 08-36-95, DATED AUG. 25, 1995. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON WHILE THE SWITCH IS IN THE 'OFF' POSITION WHILE DRIVING, OR WHEN TURN SIGNALS AND/OR HEADLAMP BEAM SELECT IS ACTUATED. WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF W/ IGNITION SWITCH 'ON' OR 'OFF' AND TRANSAXLE MAY GO INTO LIMP-IN MODE WHEN WIPERS TURNED 'ON'. WIPERS STOP IMMEDIATELY (INSTEAD OF PARKING FULLY DOWN). WHEN THE SWITCH TURNED 'OFF' OR CONTINUE TO WIPE FOR APPROX. 10 SECS AFTER BEING TURNED 'OFF' AND THEN STOP WHEREVER THEY ARE EITHER BY USING THE WIPER SWITCH OR THE IGNITION SWITCH. BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH W/ A BUILD DATE CODE AFTER 2565 AND/OR GROUND WIRE CORRECTION AND/OR A PDC AND/OR A WIPER MOTOR.

085195

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN APPLIES TO NS VEHICLES BUILT AT ST. LOUIS PRIOR TO NOV. 17, 1995 (MDH 1117XX), AND VEHICLES BUILT AT WINDSOR PRIOR TO NOV. 21, 1995 (MDH 1121XX). BODY BUILD VARIATIONS AND THERMAL EXPANSION/CONTRACTION OF THE HOOD, MAY CAUSE THE UNDER HOOD LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE AND IF EQUIPPED WITH VTSS/ VTA, UNEXPLAINED ALARM ACTIVATION. ALSO, THE BATTERY MAY RUN DOWN W/ NO CHARGING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. THE SYMPTOM CAN BE INTERMITTENT. BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPERLY INSTALLING A NEW LONG STROKE SWITCH FOR UNDERHOOD LAMP.

212195

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ 2.4L ENGINE AND 41TE TRANSAXLE BUILT BEFORE NOV. 10, 1995 (MDH 1110XX). TRANSAXLE EXHIBITS ERRATIC SHIFTING OR GOES INTO 2ND GEAR LIMP-IN AND/OR WILL HAVE TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE (TCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) (DTC'S) SET.

236595REVA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 23-65-95, DATED NOV. 3, 1995. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POWER VENT WINDOW ACTUATOR SEPARATE AT THE BALL AND SOCKET JOINT. BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE POWER VENT WINDOW ACTUATOR SOCKET ON THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ASSEMBLY.

241695

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A/C BLOWS HOT AIR. AIR BLOWS THROUGH DEFROST OR PANEL OUTLETS ONLY. FLASHING HVAC INDICATOR LIGHTS/LED'S ARE INTERMITTENT W/O EXPLANATION. HVAC CONTROL IS LOCKED, CANNOT ABORT. HVAC CONTROL SUDDENLY GOES DEAD. HVAC CONTROL HAS BLINKING LED'S THAT DO NOT CORRESPOND TO FAULT CODE. CHECK FOR HVAC CONTROL LED MATCH AND PERFORM TESTS AS INDICATED. IF NO DEFECT FOUND, IT IS POSSIBLE A WIRE MAY BE SHORTED TO GND OR HAS AN INTERMITTENT CONNECTION. IF HVAC CONTROL SYMPTOM IS THAT IT SUDDENLY GOES/WENT DEAD, CHECK FOR A LOOSE/UNSEATED 21-WAY CONNECTOR BEHIND THE HVAC CONTROL.

260995

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS TSB CONTAINS REVISED SERVICE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES. PUBLICATION # 81-370-6106.

081695REVA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPERATION), THE VEHICLE MAY ACCELERATE AND EXCEED THE DESIRED SET SPEED BY UP TO 5 MPH (8 KM/H) AND THEN DECELERATE TO LESS THAN THE DESIRED SET SPEED BEFORE FINALLY ACHIEVING THE DESIRED SET SPEED.

084695

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM/VEHICLE THEFT ALARM (VTSS/VTA) MUST HAVE HAD THE ENGINE STARTED AND ALLOWED TO RUN FOR 6 SECONDS OR LONGER, 20 TIMES BEFORE THE VTSS/VTA SYSTEM IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

183095

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A RARE SINGLE ENGINE MISS, TYPICALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY A CAM SENSOR UNSYNC EVENT AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(DTC) WILL NOT SET.BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING (FLASHING) THE PCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE (CALIBRATIONS).

235495REVA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-54-95, DATED AUG. 18, 1995. A RATTLE NOISE CAN BE HEARD IN THE 'B'-POST AREA(S) WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING ALL SLIDING DOOR STABILIZER SOCKETS WITH REVISED PARTS.

236195

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE COWL COVER END(S) ARE UNSNAPPED AT THE FRONT FENDERS(S). THE RETAINER CLIP(S) ON THE FENDER(S) MAY BE MISLOCATED OR A RETAINING TOOTH/ TEETH ON THE COWL COVER MAY BE BROKEN. IF THE RETAINER CLIP(S) CANNOT BE REPOSITIONED TO PROVIDE PROPER RETENTION OR A RETAINING TOOTH IS BROKEN OFF OF THE COWL COVER. BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLING A REVISED COWL COVER.

27073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM VEHICLE THEFT ALARM (VTSS/VTA) ALARM ACTIVATION OR DEAD BATTERY WITH NO CHARGING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AT ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO JULY 24, 1995 OR AT WINDSOR ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO AUGUST 15, 1995.

9550

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ACTION APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AT WINDSOR PRIOR TO SEPT. 25, 1995 (MDH 0925XX) WITH SUNSREEN GLASS(SALES CODE GAE) AND WITHOUT ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER(SALES CODE GFA). REPLACED THE HVAC CONTROL WITH REVISED HVAC CONTROL P/N 4677381.

CH210695

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNKNOWN

CH181995

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UNKNOWN

CH51695

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UNKNOWN

CH9521

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UNKNOWN

CH081695

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW

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