1999 Dodge Ram 3500
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 Ram 3500 are official communications between Dodge & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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TSB #190499
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM FEELS HEAVY OR THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CENTERED WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. *TT Read More »
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TSB #190399
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SLOW TO RETURN TO CENTER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0200101
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB Read More »
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TSB #020699A
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050499
UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, MOST VEHICLES WILL MOVE TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT UNCONTROLLED BY THE DRIVER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020898
A KNOCKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ROTATED TO THE FULL LEFT OR RIGHT STEERING POSITIONS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #020699
SUBJECT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020699
ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY INCORRECTLY BE DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY DUE TO THE EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030200
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO 9.25 AXLE GEAR MARKING COMPOUND CAUSING A MILKY-LIFE APPEARANCE TO THE AXLE FLUID. *TT Read More »
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TSB #020400
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #021399
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050799
BRIEF INFORMATION ON THE USE OF ASBESTOS FIBER BRAKE LININGS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050699
INFORMATION REGARDING ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #050498
VEHICLES LISTED ON THIS BULLETIN ARE EQIPPED WITH REAR HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE THAT ADJUST BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES BASED UPON DISTANCE BETWEEN FRAME AND REAR AXLE. *AK Read More »
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TSB #1803003A
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1803003
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0900802
ENGINE KNOCK OR RATTLE SOUND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG GRADE AND TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0900601
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.*SLC Read More »
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TSB #090500
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #180100
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9923
CONDITIONS MAY EXIST WHERE OIL SEEPAGE PAST THE ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER PLATE GASKET. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1800602C
SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: SURGE (BEAMING), LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #0900202
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKCASE BREATHER OVERFLOW. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #1800402
SUBJECT REGARDING 1999 MY ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1801901
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE COLD IDLE ENGINE WARMING *SLC Read More »
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TSB #1801401
SUBJECT REGARDING PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS, HARD STARTING AND / OR IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATIONS FOR SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENVIRONMENTS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0900401
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0900201
VEHICLES THAT ARE USED FOR EXTENDED HEAVY TRAILER HAULING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT TORQUE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1801500A
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE. OR, THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HARD OR NO-START CONDITION, WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES, WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD ... Read More »
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TSB #180600C
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT Read More »
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TSB #180600B
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT Read More »
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TSB #082400
ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #181500
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE AND / OR A NO START HOT ENGINE RESTART CONDITION WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD QUALITY DIESEL FUEL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #180600A
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT Read More »
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TSB #180600
SUBJECT REGARDING 1999 MODEL YEAR ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #090200
A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HEAVY OIL OR FUEL-LIKE ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #182599
INFORMATION ON ERRONEOUS ENGINE MISS WHILE PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL (DRB III). *TT Read More »
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TSB #090699
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #250199
EXPERIENCING A KNOCKING OR TAPPING LIKE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #182199
SUBJECT REGARDING 5.9L - 24V CUMMINS DIESEL LOW POWER OR POOR PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC. *TT Read More »
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TSB #181199
EXPERIENCING SLOW ACCELERATION OR LACK OF POWER WHILE TOWING OR HAULING A HEAVY LOAD. *TT Read More »
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TSB #183898
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT POOR DRIVEABILITY DURING STEADY STATE HIGHWAY DRIVING. *YC Read More »
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TSB #183798
SOME CONSUMERS THAT INADVERTENTLY FLOOD THEIR ENGINES DURING STARTING MAY TRY TO PERFORM A CLEAR FLOOD PROCEDURE TO HELP START THEIR VEHICLES. *AK Read More »
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TSB #090498
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE ACCESORY DRIVE BELT BECOMES DAMAGED ON THE INBOARD EDGE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9906
SERVICE ACTION REGARDING ETHYLENE GLYCOL CONCENTRATION TOO LOW IN ENGINE COOLANT MIXTURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #070898
CONDITIONS WITH DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATING. *YC Read More »
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TSB #070998
SUBJECT ON VISCOUS FAN DRIVE SERVICE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #1100605
ILLUMINATED MIL AS THE RESULT OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY, OR MAY HAVE FAILED A CALIFORNIA SMOG OR STATE I/M TEST BUT WITHOUT AN ILLUMINATED MIL, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. Read More »
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TSB #2500401
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #250298
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC Read More »
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TSB #1400202A
INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1400202
INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #140300
SUBJECT REGARDING MAINTENANCE TO THE WATER-IN-FUEL SENSOR PROBES DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL CONTAMINATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #090700
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR FILTER SERVICE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #084299
A CONDITION WITH THE FUEL GAUGE READING FULL FOR AN EXCESSIVE PERIOD OF TIME. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1803001
SUBJECT REGARDING 46RE SHIFT QUALITY AND DURABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #210399
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT / GRINDS WHILE SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR AND/OR POPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #2100202
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #2100601
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ Read More »
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TSB #210200
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISSION MAY SEEN TO HAVE A DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT, WHILE MODERATELY ACCELERATING FROM 30 TO 50 MPH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #210100
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO INTERMITTENT HARSH ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE GEAR ON CERTAIN RE MODEL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #210899
VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #211598
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHAT LOOKS TO BE A TRANSMISSION FRONT PUMP SEAL LEAK DUE TO WETNESS AROUND THE LOWER EDGE OF THE BELL HOUSINGS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #211698
REVISED FRONT BAND ADJUSTMENT FOR 42RE TRANSMISSIONS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #211098
CONDITIONS WITH LOSS OF FIFTH GEAR. *YC Read More »
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TSB #181299
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0601
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARRANTY COVERAGE CUSTOMER REMINDER LETTER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #210800
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT (LOCK-UP). THIS CONDITION MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1740 - TCC OR O/D SOLENOID PERFORMANCE. Read More »
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TSB #180299
SUBJECT REGARDING ERRATIC TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) OPERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #184998
DRIVELINE INDUCED VEHICLE SURGE / VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS. *AK Read More »
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TSB #030800
;SUBJECT REGARDING RTV USE ON CORPORATE AXLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030699
SUBJECT ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCING LOW SPEED SQUEAK-LIKE SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE, VEHICLE'S EQUIPPED WITH A 216 FBI (DANA M44) FRONT AXLE AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #0800702
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #0801301
SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO CONNECTOR REPAIR KIT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0800600REV
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB Read More »
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TSB #082300
SUBJECT REGARDING PLASTIC BOOT TO PROTECT THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS B+ END TERMINAL AT THE GENERATOR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #084399
SUBJECT REGARDING CENTRAL TIMER MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN A WIPER MODULE IS REPLACED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #080699A
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE TO / FROM TWO WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #083299
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE RADIO INTERFERENCE TO/FROM TWO-WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #180999
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COMMON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN OPEN FUSE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #080699
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT POOR RECEPTION ON TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Read More »
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TSB ##9865
SUBJECT ON COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER MAY DISPLAY INACCURATE DISTANC TO EMPTY READINGS AFTER THE COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER IS REPLACED. *YC Read More »
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TSB #085498
CONDITIONS WITH STATIC IN SIDE SPEAKERS AND / OR SIDE SPEAKER CUTS ON WHEN POWER OUTSIDE MIRROR OPERATES. *YC Read More »
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TSB #085198
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER INDICATES ERRONEOUS AVERAGE MILES PER GALLON, DISTANCE TO EMPTY, AND/ OR TRIP ODOMETER. *YC Read More »
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TSB ##9844
CONCERNS ABOUT INOPERATIVE GENERATORS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9844
APPROXIMATELY 3800 1999 DODGE TRUCK RAMS BUILT IN MEXICO MAY HAVE A GENERATOR WITH A SUSPECT SOLDER CONNECTION IN THE BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY. IF SOLDER CONNECTION OPENS, GENERATOR FIELD CIRCUIT OPENS, CAUSING GENERATOR TO MALFUNCTION. Read More »
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TSB #080600
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #184898
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK Read More »
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TSB #183598
EXHIBITING MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC $ 12 (P0443) - EVAPORATIVE PURGE SOLENOID CIRCUIT FAILURE, CAN BE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL NOISE GENERATED THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK Read More »
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TSB #233400
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #2303400A
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #2301502
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #2302701
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #233599REVA
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #235898
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE A WINDNOISE WHISTLE OCCURS FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #130298
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES WITH ADJUSTABLE FRONT FASCIA. *YC Read More »
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TSB #183298
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC Read More »
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TSB #233798
SUBJECT ON CARGO NET ELIMINATED FROM PRODUCTION. *YC Read More »
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TSB #233598
WHEN REMOVING DOOR TRIM PANEL FROM THE DOOR, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP IS SEPARATED FROM DOOR BY USING ATRIM PANEL REMOVAL TOO, SUCH AS SNAP ON TOOL A161B/DOOR PANELS SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED BY ... Read More »
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TSB #180899
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THEIR VEHICLE SPEED COTNROL SYSTEM MAY BE TOO BUSY OR DRIFT MORE THAN 2 MPH BELOW OR ABOVE THE INITIAL VEHICLE SET SPEED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #183698
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IDLE UNDERSHOOT OR DIE OUT DURING ENGINE STARTING AND MAY BE CAUSED BY IAC LOST STEPS. *AK Read More »
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TSB #2300800B
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #233599
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1801201
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. Read More »
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TSB #081799
INFORMATION REGARDING COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTERS WHICH NO LONGER NEED CALIBRATION DURING NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #081600
CONCERNS WITH A BUZZ NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER(S). *TT Read More »
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TSB #084499
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OPERATION / STATIC IN ANY OR ALL SPEAKERS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #081698
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK Read More »
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TSB #1801902A
REVISION OF FLASH PROCESS FOR NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FROM CUMMINS. *SLC THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-019-02 DATED JUNE 17, 2002. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #2600401
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #080800
CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #081699A
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #081699
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #180799
EXHIBITING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $A8 (P1763) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #230899
EXHIBITING CREAKS OR SQUEAKS NEAR THE LEFT AND / OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #234598
APPROVAL OF USING OF IN- TRANSIT PROTECTIVE FILM. ON ALL VEHICLES AT ALL ASSEMBLY PLANTS. *AK Read More »