Vehicle report

1996 PLYMOUTH NEON

Service bulletins

46 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.

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

2300800B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

082700

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

050300

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON PROPORTIONING VALVE BRAKE PRESSURE ADAPTER TOOL REVISION. *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

230200

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT

083799

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

234999

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH SUNROOF MAKING A RATCHETING TYPE NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. *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

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

090598

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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

081798 REV B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC

020698

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE OVER BUMPS WITH WHEELS STRAIGHT OR WHEN TURNING. *YC

232298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITION PACKAGE ( SALES CODE ACR ) FRONT FASCIA. *YC

9830

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

110298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE/VIBRATION DURING/AFTER UNDERBODY CONTACT WITH MOISTURE. *YC

190198

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITION WITH CLUNKING OR RATTLING IN STEERING/WHEEL COLUMN. *YC

020297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POPPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING. *TW

0832097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

070497

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN - DEEP PUDDLES. *TW

232497

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CENTER CONSOLE LATCH BROKEN. *TW

070397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

070197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND/OR A/C INOPERATIVE WITH NO MIL ILLUMINATION. *TW

081197

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION/STATIC. *TW

181097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE AND/OR MIL ILLUMINATED. *TW

230597

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PAINTED SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE THAT ARE COVERED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME WITH FRONT END COVERS OR MAGNETIC SIGNS MAY APPEAR TO HAVE A WHITE "MILKY" OR "FOGGED" DISCOLORATION. *AK

230397

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

190496

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHISTLE AND/OR HISS NOISE FROM STEERING GEAR WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. *JD

183595

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN APPLIES TO 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ A 2.0L ENGINE (AVENGER/ SEBRING/TALON BUILT PRIOR TO NOV. 10, 1995 MDH (11-10-XX)) (NEON BUILT PRIOR TO NOV. 14, 1995 MDH (11-14-XX)). INTERMITTENT REAR O2 SENSOR FAULT, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) #129 W/ MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION. REPAIR INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) W/ NEW SOFTWARE (CALIBRATIONS CHANGES).

212395

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ A 31TH TRANSAXLE. TRANSAXLE SLIPS MOMENTARILY (ENGINE RPM INCREASES/FLARES) DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 2-3 UPSHIFTS.

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.

236295

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 8, 1995 (MDH 09-08-XX) AT BELVEDERE ASSEMBLY. WATER MAY ENTER AIR CLEANER HOUSING FROM THE VEHICLE COWL TO COWL COVER SEAM. IF EXCESSIVE WATER ENTERS THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING, IT CAN BE INJESTED INTO THE ENGINE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. REPAIR INVOLVES SEALING THE COWL SEAL AND ADDING A HOLE IN SIDE OF THE AIR CLEANER BOX.

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