Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins

Mitchell 1
Technical Service Bulletins

Inspecting Chevy Equinox Rear Harness

This bulletin applies to 2018 Chevy Equinox vehicles. The MIL may be on. “Service AWD” or “Keyless Start” messages may be displayed. The rear BEC fuse may be open.
General Motors
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Revising Cadillac EPS Software

Some owners of 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade vehicles may comment on a temporary loss of electric power steering assist (EPS) followed by a sudden return of EPS assist, particularly...
Chrysler
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Fixing Ram Trailer Brake Condition

This bulletin applies to 2015-2016 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 trucks, built on or before April 13, 2016, and equipped with Trailer Brake Control.
Mitchell 1
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Installing Mazda Room Fuse

Some 2013-2021 Mazda CX-5, 2014-2021 Mazda6 and 2014-2018 Mazda3 vehicles may experience a MIL on with DTC P2610 (instrument cluster internal engine off timer performance problem...
Mitchell 1
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Operating Subaru Long-Range Remote

There have been reports of inoperative remote engine start (RES) fobs in 2017 and later Subaru Impreza vehicles. The blue LED does not illuminate when pressing the start button...

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Mitchell 1
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Installing New Oil Pump Seal in Lincoln

Some 2018-2019 Lincoln Continental and 2018 MKS vehicles built on or before Aug. 1, 2019, and equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak...
Mitchell 1
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Shifting Mitsubishi Out of Park

This bulletin applies to 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/RVR vehicles. The CVT may not be able to shift out of the Park position. Remove the RH console side panel.
Nissan
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Mending Nissan EVAP Leak

This bulletin applies to all 2008 and later Nissan vehicles except LEAF and Titan XD V8 diesel vehicles. The MIL may be on, accompanied by DTC P0456 (EVAP very small leak).
BMW
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Updating BMW to Fix Phone Issue

Some BMW owners may not be able to have their Apple iPhone calls routed through the vehicle head unit.
Toyota
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Fixing Toyota Spark Knock

Some 2012-2014 Toyota Tacoma trucks equipped with 1GR-FE engines may exhibit a spark knock (detonation) under light acceleration and/or up-hill operation in hot weather of 80 ...
Mitchell 1
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Stopping Mazda Cold-Shakes

Some 2017-2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles built before Sept. 11, 2018, may exhibit excessive body vibration/unusual noise when idling or driving after parking in extremely cold temperatures...
Mitchell 1
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Inspecting Ram Rear Axle Fluid

This bulletin applies to 2018-2019 Ram 1500 trucks built on or after April 3, 2018, and on or before Aug. 8, 2018.
General Motors
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Replacing GMC Wheel Sensor

This bulletin applies to 2017 GMC Terrain vehicles built from Dec. 2016 to June 5, 2017.
Ford
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Updating Ford Super Duty

Some 2018-2019 Ford F-Super Duty trucks equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a MIL on with DTCs P2459, P245A and/or P259F stored in the PCM. This may be due to the PCM...
Mitchell 1
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Reprogramming Buick Power Steering

This bulletin applies to 2013-2016 Buick LaCrosse and 2014-2016 Regal vehicles equipped with belt drive electronic power steering.
Mitchell 1
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Stopping Chevy Unwanted Braking

Some owners of 2019 Chevy Blazer vehicles may comment on the brakes applying unwanted.
Mitchell 1
Cam sensor locations (see red rectangles). An arrow indicates the vehicle front.
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Repairing Toyota Cam Sensor Leak

This bulletin applies to 2018 Toyota Camry, 2017-2018 Highlander and Sienna, and 2016-2018 Tacoma vehicles. Some vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit an engine ...
BMW
Operate the engine in the 3000 to 5500 rpm range. Let off the throttle and then immediately step back onto the accelerator. Perform these test steps in Comfort, Sport and Spor Plus modes.
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Confirming BMW Axle Noise

This bulletin applies to BMW M3, M4 and M2 vehicles built up to July 31, 2018. A hard-knocking noise may be heard from the rear axle during load reversals
Jaguar
Torque the clamp bolt to 6Nm. Using SDD (symptom-driven diagnostics), reset the BMS. Carry out a battery test using the EXP-1080, following the on-screen instructions. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
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Positioning Jaguar BMS Clamp

This bulletin applies to Jaguar F-_ACE, F-TYPE, XE, XF and XJ vehicles. The owner may report that a low battery warning message is displayed on the instrument cluster and that...
Mazda
Verify the complaint. Reboot the IDS to clear memory before reprogramming. Using IDS software 89.03 or later, reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration following the module reprogramming procedure.
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Reprogramming Mazda to Fix Issues

This bulletin is for the 2012-2014 Mazda3, 2013-2015 CX-5 and 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles (all equipped with SKYACTIV-G).
Mitchell 1
Example of the negative terminal without a battery sensor.
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Tips for Installing Kia Battery Sensor

This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with a battery sensor. Do not install an additional ground cable to the battery on any vehicle equipped...
Chrysler
The bulletin notes a labor time of 0.7 hour for non-PHEV/FWD; one hour for PHEV; and 2.9 hours for non-PHEV AWD.
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Chrysler Extends Crankshaft Position Sensor Warranty

This bulletin applies to 2017-2022 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles built on or before April 20, 2022, equipped with a 3.6L V6 VVT engine.
Mitchell 1
The foam is to be adhered to the inner door panel. This photo merely shows the position of the foam relative to the window motor.
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Installing Foam for Chevy Memory Loss Fix

This bulletin applies to 2018-2021 Chevy Equinox vehicles. Some owners may comment about a message on the instrument cluster “Open Then Close Driver Window."
Mitchell 1
Lightly coat both sides of the anti-ting ring.
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Quieting Ford Clunking Noise

Some 2018-2020 Ford Expedition 2WD vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveshaft area when shifting from reverse to drive or from drive to reverse, and/or during coast...
Mitchell 1
Select 'detected state' and select DLC terminal 1.
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Confirming Cadillac Communication

This bulletin applies to 2017-2021 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. A message may appear of “Service Front Camera” or “Service Driver Assist."
Jeep
Customers may experience a MIL on and the vehicle may go into limp mode due to an inaccurate barometric pressure sensor reading. The technician may find DTC P2226 (baro pressure sensor) set.
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Correcting Jeep Barometric Pressure Sensor Reading

This bulletin applies to 2018 Jeep Renegade, Cherokee and Compass vehicles.
Toyota
The ECM logic has been modified to reduce this possibility. For programming, use only the Techstream Lite TSLITEPDLR01 or Techstream Lite (green cable) TSLP2DLR01.
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Checking Toyota Software Updates

Some 2017-2018 Toyota Highlander and Sienna and 2018 Camry vehicles equipped with the 8AT transmission and with or without the start-stop feature may exhibit a MIL on with DTCs...
Acura
Update the PGM-FI software and confirm the 9AT software. Use i-HDS software version 1.004.005 or later. PC application version 1.1.0.2 or later.
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Updating Acura PCM Software

This bulletin applies to 2017 Acura MDX and 2014-2016 MDX (except Sport Hybrid); 2015-2018 TLX V6; 2014-2017 RLX, and 2014-2017 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles.
Fiat
Note add and full marks on the dipstick.
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Testing Fiat Oil Consumption

Owners of 2016-2018 Fiat 500X vehicles may comment that the engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals, with no visible signs of oil leakage....