1999 Pontiac Firebird TSBs
87 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories
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Engine
24 bulletinsSOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS...
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ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING...
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ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED...
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES...
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NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS OF DETONATION OR SPARK KNOCK.
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INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET.
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INFORMATION REGARDING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDOW MOTOR IS NOISY GOING UP OR DOWN.
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SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
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SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT.
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INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW MOTOR NOISE.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRIP ODOMETER RESETS TO ZERO WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE.
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EXHIBITING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR ACCESSORY DRIVE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come...
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with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
4L60E, 4L65E REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY GASKETS DOES NOT SEEM TO FIT.
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P0300 DUE TO 2-4 CYLINDERS MISFIRING ON THE SAME BANK OF THE ENGINE.
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THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN PERFORMING A P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH THE TECH 2 SCAN TOOL OR WHEN COMMANDING THE...
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENABLE SOLENOID ON APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST LISTED. 4L60E OR 4L65E TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS.
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ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT
THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE...
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TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT
Transmission
13 bulletinsDIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.
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*TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING BREAKS OR SCRAPING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL APPLIED (REPLACE CLUTCH PEDAL...
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RETURN SPRING) *JG
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE...
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PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR.
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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR.
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THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS.
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A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in...
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forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch oil feed passages for leakage between circuits. Technician should apply regulated compressed air to the 3-4 clutch feed hole and the forward clutch feed hole one at a time with the input housing. Technician will need to replace the input housing if there is an air leak 3-4 clutches.
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT.
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6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH.
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HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE.
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4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE.
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4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION.
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Infotainment
9 bulletinsSOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A BUZZ OR RATTLE SOUND FROM THE DOOR PANEL OR REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM SPEAKER LOCATIONS.
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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.
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
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REVISED AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS.
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Other
9 bulletinsCUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF SMOKE IN LENS, WATER IN LENS, CRACKS IN THE LENS, FOG OR MOISTURE IN THE LENS.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR HATCH IS OPENED, WATER RUNS OUT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CORNERS.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK / CHIRP NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT ON VEHICLES BUILT...
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PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2107225. *TT
A CONCERN WITH THE VEHICLE CONTENT THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN ARMING OR IS TOO SENSITIVE.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS HARD TO CLOSE ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS X2127190 AND X2222615.
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DRIVESHAFT PING TING CLANG SNAP OR CLICK NOISE.
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AXLE CLICK NOISE - LOUDER ON TURNS.
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REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0230.
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NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN.
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Body & Paint
8 bulletinsSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR FLOOR OR THE TRUNK IS WET.
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THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WINDNOISE / WATER LEAK CONDITIONS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL PULLS AWAY AND WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE DUAL LOCK.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR QUARTER TRIM GAPS TO THE B-PILLAR.
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.
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BUBBLES IN THE PAINT AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE ROOF.
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Fuel System
7 bulletinsSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL CAP TETHER IS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE.
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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.
MUFFLER PAINT PEELING SUPPLEMENT TO TSB 33-17-01A.
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Electrical
6 bulletinsExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a...
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
WHEN USING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 9374997 DEALERS MAY ENCOUNTER PCM CODE P066 OR P1518, A CRANK NO START...
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CONDITION, OR THE INABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY PROGRAM THE REPLACEMENT PCM. *TT
INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT
ORIGINAL OR SERVICE REPLACEMENT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL NOT PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY.
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THIS IS A DEALER VME AND GMSPO HAS RECENTLY LEARNED OF A POSSIBLE QUALITY ISSUE WITH THE REPLACEMENT POWERTRAIN CONTROL...
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MODULE (PCM) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
5 bulletinsVehicle 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 information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Brakes
2 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2102472 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT...
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BRAKES DURING A LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLY. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE GROAN / CHIRP NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN Y2111896.
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Lighting
2 bulletinsINTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
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SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER.
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Software & Calibration
1 bulletinTHIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...
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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
Suspension
1 bulletinREAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE.
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