1997 Buick Regal TSBs
102 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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Engine
15 bulletinsSOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.
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SUBJECT REGARDING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSTIC...
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TROUBLE CODES SEAT, ENGINE WILL NOT START. *SLC
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
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OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND...
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/ OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *TT
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.
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ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) ...
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN HVAC BLOWER MOTOR RUN-ON CONDITION AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.
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COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATES OVER FULL (REPLACE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE ASSEMBLY).
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AIR TEMPERATURE FROM HVAC OUTLETS DOES NOT CHANGE OR BLOWS COLD (REPLACE TEMPERATURE VALVE DOOR).
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WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES PARK AT INCORRECT LOCATION (REPLACE WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY; APPLY SEALANT TO CRANK ARM COVER).
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INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY).
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L67 ENGINE OIL SMELL OR ODOR, LEAK AT LEFT OR FRONT VALVE COVER (REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, GROMMENTS AND SPARK PLUG...
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WIRE RETAINERS FOR CYLINDERS 1-3-5). *NJ UPDATED 7/25/2008 *PE
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS.
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1F136536 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP / SERVICE...
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ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATION; ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION; STALL / NO START CONDITION; VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES; AND / OR VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
Other
14 bulletinsCONCERNS WHERE THE CARPET PULLS OUT FROM UNDER THE SILL PLATE ON THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR FOOT WELL AREA.
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INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE.
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*YH
INFORMATION REGARDING A CLUNK OR POP NOISE IN THE LEFT FRONT FOOT WELL AREA.
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*YH
A CONDITION MAY EXIST OF A HIGH AMOUNT OF EFFORT REQUIRED TO SOUND THE HORN.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING...
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NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
CONDITIONS WITH GENERAL WIND NOISE / WINDRUSH.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SHAKING SENSATION WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED BETWEEN 35-55 MPH (55-90 KM/H) ON SMOOTH ROADS WITH CURVES OR DIPS.
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SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION.
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*YC
SOME MAY COMMENT ON THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM HAVING INADEQUATE RANGE OR THE SYSTEM IS...
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INTERMITTENT/INOPERATIVE IN HOT AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES. *YC
DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP).
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) RANGE IS SHORTER THAN EXPECTED.
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COLD START RATTLE NOISE.
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CUP HOLDER MAY NOT RETAIN CUPS.
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SUN VISORS MAY NOT STAY IN INTENDED POSITION.
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Body & Paint
13 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING CARPET PULLING OUT FROM UNDER FROM THE REAR DOOR SILL PLATE, LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE TIME IT TAKES THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR GLASS TO DEFOG.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CARPETING IS SEPARATING FROM, OR COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE REAR DOOR OPENING SILL PLATE MOLDING.
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INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING WIND NOISE FROM THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR AREA.
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CAMPAIGN INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM WILL BE SENDING OUT AN ADDITIONAL OWNER NOTIFICATION ON CAMPAIGN 99091 REGARDING...
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INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND INCORRECT PARK. *SLC
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.
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*YC
CONDITION WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES PARK AT INCORRECT LOCATION.
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*YC
COMMENT ON A LOOSE GLOVE BOX LIGHT SWITCH WITH A BROKEN MOUNTING AREA ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
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*YC
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
INSUFFICIENT INTERFERENCE DUE TO DOOR LOCATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
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NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.
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REGAL LOWER ROCKER MOLDING AT QUARTER PANEL AVAILABILITY.
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SERVICE VME. *TT
THE RIGHT PIECE OF BRIGHT TRIM ATTACHED TO THE LOWER ROCKER MOLDING IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEEN A FREQUENT FAILURE.
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Infotainment
10 bulletinsSUBJECT PERTAINING TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESETS WHEN ON-BOARD HAM RADIO IS KEYED.
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CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE).
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with...
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Theftlock.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.
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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE.
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POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE.
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Fuel System
9 bulletinsA CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY.
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2) LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. 3) FUEL GAUGE MAY FLUCTUATE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. *TT
CONDITIONS WITH INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE / FLUCTUATES, PREMATURE LOW FUEL CHIME.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, AND THE LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY.
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This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...
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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
HVAC & Climate
8 bulletinsVEHICLES WITH THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING AND WITHOUT THE U20 CLUSTER WHICH IS THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND...
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THE CJ2 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER DISPLAYS THE CELSIUS AND NOT FAHRENHEIT. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING HVAC TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE SIDE TO SIDE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B0361, B0441 SET.
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SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF HVAC DTC'S B0361, B0363, B0365 AND B0367.
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NLM
EXPERIENCING A LACK OF EXPECTED PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN HOT HUMID WEATHER.
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INFORMATION ON MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR.
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SUBJECT ON HVAC MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR FIRST PHASE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING.
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INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AREA.
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN ON HVAC MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
7 bulletinsCOLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE).
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Vehicle Recalls
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
MANUAL DUAL ZONE FAN AND MODE KNOB REPLACEMENT.
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SERVICE VME. *TT
CENTER CONSOLE AND/OR ARMREST STORAGE LID WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DUE TO A BROKEN LATCH.
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BOTH LATCHES ARE SERVICE SEPARATELY AND AVAILABLE THROUGH GM SERVICE PARTS. *TT
Brakes
6 bulletinsTHIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET...
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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET.
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INFORMATION ON ABS LIGHT ON CAUSED BY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS INSULATION.
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COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY.
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CONCERNS WITH SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES.
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ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED.
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*NJ
Lighting
6 bulletinsSUBJECT ON HEADLAMP AIMING OWNER MANUAL INFORMATION.
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*YC
INFORMATION ON CHECK OIL LEVEL LIGHT COMING ON DRIVING UP HILL.
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*YC
INFORMATION ON LEFT TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE.
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INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
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INOPERATIVE LEFT OR RIGHT FOG LAMP.
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*EH
LEFT AND/ OR RIGHT FOG LAMP MAY BE INOPERATIVE.
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*MJ
Transmission
5 bulletinsSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS A HOLE IN THE SHIFTER BOOT IN VEHICLES WITH FLOOR SHIFTS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION.
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INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans...
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breather vent.
POWER STEERING GEAR LOWER PINION BEARING, SAFETY RECALL 03062.
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Electrical
3 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING CLUSTERS - REPLACE CIRCUIT BOARD.
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INFORMATION ON THE BASE AND GAGE CLUSTERS - CIRCUIT BOARD UPDATE.
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Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Suspension
2 bulletinsThis informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...
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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...
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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Steering
2 bulletinsREVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED.
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RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE.
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Tires & Wheels
1 bulletinINFORMATION ON REFINISHING ALUMINUM WHEELS.
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Software & Calibration
1 bulletinBROKEN CONSOLE OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID LATCH.
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*TT UPDATED *EH