2000 Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Neon Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) are provided to dealers from the manufacturer. They provide methods and information for dealing with specific issues related to the vehicle. Although they can detail recalls, the existence of a TSB does not mean the dealer must fix the issue for free. It does mean the issue should be promptly dealt with under warranty. The TSBs are presented here for reference to help diagnose issues and get proper and prompt service.

SUSPENSION
STABILIZER BAR LINK BOLT SERVICE INFORMATION
SNAPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA
CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN
SAFETY RECALL -- LOWER CONTROL ARMS
Front Hub/Half Shaft Click/Pop Sound
DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE
DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL INFORMATION
DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL INFORMATION
Front Hub/Half Shaft Click/Pop Sound
BRAKES
SAFETY RECALL -- BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE
ELECTRICAL
ANTENNA MAST INSTALLATION
HORN INOPERATIVE OR SOUND IS WEAK OR MUTED
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE POINTERS ON WRONG SIDE OF POINTER STOPS
RECORDABLE COMPACT DISC USED IN AUTOMOTIVE CD PLAYERS
INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER
CD CHANGER MECHANISM SHIPPING PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT
VEHICLE START AND STALL OR NO-START
HARSH A/C INITIAL ENGAGEMENT - CLUNK NOISE
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER SERVICE
INSTRUMENT PANEL CREAK
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER NOT PROPERLY SEATED AT OUTBOARD EDGES
DECKLID DOES NOT OPEN WITH FIRST CYCLE OF KEY FOB
CLUNK TYPE SOUND AT INITIAL ENGINE STARTUP
SAFETY RECALL -- PCV SYSTEM MAKE-UP AIR TUBE
EMISSIONS RECALL (FEDERAL) -- REPROGRAM PCM - EXCESS HYDROCARBONS
EMISSIONS RECALL (CALIFORNIA) -- REPROGRAM PCM - EXCESS HYDROCARBONS
SAFETY RECALL -- PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE
Powertrain Control Module Initialization
AIRBAG/CLOCK SPRING SERVICE
Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII�
Moisture In Headlamps
Inadvertent Siren Activation
Seat Belt Cinch Bar Service
Air Bag Light "ON"/Erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) "STORED ENERGY FAULT"
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Programming Procedures
Engine Idle Undershoot/Performance
Airbag On-Off Switches
Wire Splice Repairs
Non-Deployed Airbag Handling Procedures
ENGINE
CHANGES TO TIMING BELT TENSIONER COMPONENTS
MULTI-LAYER STEEL HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
SHAKE IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR SEAT AT IDLE
CLUNK TYPE SOUND AT INITIAL ENGINE STARTUP
FRAMES & BUMPERS
SNAPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA
FUEL SYSTEM
MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DTC P1494/P0442/P0455/P0456
VIBRATION OR NOISE FROM HVAC BLOWER MOTOR
SAFETY RECALL -- PCV SYSTEM MAKE-UP AIR TUBE
VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
VEHICLE START AND STALL OR NO-START
SHAKE IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR SEAT AT IDLE
MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DTC P1494/P0442/P0455/P0456
HARSH A/C INITIAL ENGAGEMENT - CLUNK NOISE
Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII�
Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage
Engine Idle Undershoot/Performance
Driveability Improvements
STEERING
LOW SPEED POWER STEERING MOAN
POWER STEERING MOAN NOISE
CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER SERVICE
Revised Power Steering System Bleeding Procedures
Steering Column Click Sound
Power Steering Fluid Usage
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
31TH DELAYED ENGAGEMENT
NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE
REUSEABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET
Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage ATF+4 (Type MS9602)
Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure
TIRES/WHEELS
Chrome Wheel Care
Chrome Wheel Care
Chrome Wheel Care
Wheel Cover Rattle - 15" Steel Wheels
Wheel Cover Rattle - 14" Steel Wheels
BODY
PAINT FOGGING/WHITENING
WATER LEAK FROM TOP EDGE OF RIGHT FRONT DOOR
INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE
B-PILLAR APPLIQUE ON DOORS HAS A BROWN OR APPEARS DISCOLORED
INSTRUMENT PANEL CREAK
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER NOT PROPERLY SEATED AT OUTBOARD EDGES
DECK LID RATTLE, TRUNK WATER/DUST LEAK
HIGH EFFORT REQUIRED TO ADJUST SEATS FORWARD
FOAM BLOCKS, BUMPER FASCIA MOUNTED
SMOKER'S PACKAGE (AWS) DELETED
REAR DOOR GLASS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN ALL THE WAY
DECKLID DOES NOT OPEN WITH FIRST CYCLE OF KEY FOB
HIGH WINDOW CRANKING EFFORTS OR SLOW POWER WINDOW OPERATION
VIBRATION OR NOISE FROM HVAC BLOWER MOTOR
Windshield Wiper Blade/Element Maintenance
Sunroof Vents But Will Not Open/Close
Seat Belt Cinch Bar Service
Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement
Child Seat Tether Anchors
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
HARSH A/C INITIAL ENGAGEMENT - CLUNK NOISE
CLUNK TYPE SOUND AT INITIAL ENGINE STARTUP
REVISED AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION LINE AND UNIFIED LINE INSTALLATION
VIBRATION OR NOISE FROM HVAC BLOWER MOTOR
A/C COMPRESSOR LOCK-UP AT LOW MILEAGE
A/C AND HEATER PERFORMANCE
A/C Cooling Coil Odor
A/C System Additives
A/C System Leak Detection
A/C System Noise
EMISSIONS CONTROL
MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DTC P1494/P0442/P0455/P0456
SAFETY RECALL -- PCV SYSTEM MAKE-UP AIR TUBE
EMISSIONS RECALL (FEDERAL) -- REPROGRAM PCM - EXCESS HYDROCARBONS
EMISSIONS RECALL (CALIFORNIA) -- REPROGRAM PCM - EXCESS HYDROCARBONS
Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII�
Evaporative Systems Service
Engine Idle Undershoot/Performance
RECALLS
SAFETY RECALL -- BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE
SAFETY RECALL -- OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM
SAFETY RECALL -- PCV SYSTEM MAKE-UP AIR TUBE
EMISSIONS RECALL (FEDERAL) -- REPROGRAM PCM - EXCESS HYDROCARBONS
EMISSIONS RECALL (CALIFORNIA) -- REPROGRAM PCM - EXCESS HYDROCARBONS
SAFETY RECALL -- LOWER CONTROL ARMS
SAFETY RECALL -- PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE
GLOBAL RECALLS
SAFETY RECALL # 886, PVC SYSTEM MAKE-UP AIR TUBE
SAFETY RECALL #983 BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE

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