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1996 DODGE DAKOTA

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Service bulletins

54 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.

9002849

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.

2401305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

1300303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRAME CRACKING. *TT

2100202

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

1802002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

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

977

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT A STATEMENT IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNERS MANUAL. THIS STATEMENT INDICATES THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS INCORRECT.

2100601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

0800600REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

082700

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *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

090500

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *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

090699

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT

233599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

210899

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT

050399

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING TO STEERING KNUCKLE THREAD REPAIR. *TT

081798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC

184898

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK

110798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK

250298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC

183298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

08!798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DISCUSSION ON AIRBAG ON- OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES *AK

182498

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT SPARK KNOCK WITH A WARM ENGINE UNDER LOAD. *YC

140398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE. *YC

081698

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

181998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. *YC

210697A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES, BYPASS KIT INSTALLATION, INHIBITOR PROGRAMMING. *NLM

140897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0832097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM

970919083297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC

211197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A BUZZ SOUND WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. *YC

211197A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REVERSE BUZZ (46RE) *NLM

241197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM

090797

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW

220197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM

082197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHEN VEHICLES IN THE START POSITION, ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OVER. *YC

070397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC

210697

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC

210797

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM

230397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

080197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES. *JD

180397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION/DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS- DOWNSTREAM 02 SENSOR HEATER FAILURE- COLD ENGINE WARM UP SAG/HESITATION- DRIVEAWAY SAG/HESITATION- SURGE AT CONSTANT SPEEDS WITH CRUISE CONTROL- SPARK KNOCK DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD AND/OR DEEP THROTTLE ACCELERATION- COLD TRANSMISSION DELAYED- MAP SENSOR VOLTAGE TOO LOW. *JD

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.

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