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2023 PROTERRA ZX5

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Service bulletins

24 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.

SC-25-015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin outlining an EEPROM adjustment to reduce regeneration cycles, resulting in lower cabin noise and reduced operating temperatures.

SC-24-013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Transit bus software update to support bugs and enhancement for the fleet. As well as fault updates.

SC-24-014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Heavy duty transit bus software update to support bugs and enhancements for the ZX5 fleet.

SC-23-007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HVAC Software update to increase the threshold voltage from 740v to 785v to overcome with the HV fault at 100% SOC.

SC-23-160

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Transit bus vehicle controller software update to fix bugs and improve driver experience.

SC-23-176

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMS software update to the latest version. It improves current sensors performance and adjusts the isolation fault threshold value.

SC-23-177

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This procedure updates the BMS software to the latest version.

SC-23-042

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Transit bus harness RW to add diode inline for proper can communication.

FC-23-140

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin fleet check for the transit buses due to potential missing split blocks on DuoPower Vehicles.

SC-23-154

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The procedure describes the process of updating the PCM to latest Software to reduce improper faults.

IB-23-124

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin for Transit Vehicles to reduce the gearboxes PMI interval due to failing filters.

SC-23-128

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The procedure describes the process of rerouting the rooftop coolant lines so the expansion tank is downstream of the HVAC chiller and lowers the pressure drop between expansion tank and pump inlet.

SC-23-090

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Service Bulletin covers the procedure for replacing the Power Electronic Coolant Loop quick connect fittings with more durable brass fittings on 35ft ZX5.A0 buses.

SC-23-091

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Service Bulletin covers the procedure for replacing the Power Electronic Coolant Loop quick connect fittings with more durable brass fittings for 40ft ZX5.A0 buses.

SC-23-109

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The procedure describes the process of updating the vehicles software along with a hardware change to improve the vehicles experience and diagnostics on ZX5.A02 buses.

SC-22-044

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin instructions for rotating the ambient temp sensor 180deg on transit buses to reduce road debris from accumulating on the temp sensor.

SC-23-115

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The procedure describes the process of updating the vehicles software to 3.8.13 to improve the vehicles experience and diagnostics.

SC-23-055

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Relocation of the air compressors intake as well as adding a preliminary filter at the top of the air intake..

SC-23-085

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The procedure describes the process of updating the gearboxes from a dual turn to a single turn snap ring on Duopower buses.

SC-23-044

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The procedure describes the process of removing the previous used parking brake tank support bracket, and reinstalling a more secured bracket.

SC-23-041

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Retrofitting the passenger stop request buttons to properly illuminate the sign by the driver to allow other passengers and driver that a customer would like to exit the vehicle.

SC-23-030

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Software update to the HVAC controller due to a supplier change in isolator materials. The solution RPM changed to reduce the resonance heard in the cabin.

FC-23-006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair instructions for the telemetry system on the heavy duty transit buses if the system is not reporting.

IB-23-032

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin for an alternative coolant temp sensor for transit buses as the original sensor installed is challenging to purchase due to supply constraints.

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