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Mazda oxygen sensor

This bulletin applies to 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 and Mazda speed 3 and 2006-2007 Mazda speed 6 models. Some vehicles may experience a hesitation or surge when accelerating after engine warm-up.

20.03.2015

Honda 02 MIS-read

This bulletin applies to all 2005-2007 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with the L4 engine. The MIL may illuminate along with DTC P0139 stored (secondary heated oxygen sensor slow response).

17.03.2015

This bulletin applies to all 2008-2013 VW models equipped with the 2.0L engine. Rattling noises after engine startup or engine no-start may be exhibited. This may be due to a slipped timing chain due to a faulty tensioner.

10.03.2015

VW glow plug guidance

This TSB applies to 2009 VW Jetta models, equipped with the CBEA common rail TDI diesel engine. If glow plug testing becomes necessary, do not jump power or ground directly to the glow plugs. The plugs receive pulse width modulated signals from the ECM.

04.03.2015

Lexus shaft bearing spacers

Some 2007-2011 4WD Lexus GS350 vehicles may exhibit a whine noise around 60 mph on deceleration or when cruising. Production changes have been made to eliminate the noise. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

24.02.2015

Nissan engine-off DTC

This TSB applies to DTC P0456 found in 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, Maxima, Quest, Frontier and Xterra models, and all 2009 models.

12.02.2015

Leaky Mercedes

This TSB applies to 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 vehicles and other models equipped with the 272 or 273 engine. According to Mercedes-Benz, in isolated cases, engine oil loss can occur at any of the three rear camshaft cover caps.

27.01.2015

Audi: No place for spacer

This bulletin applies to 2007 Audi Cabriolet A4, S4 and RS4 vehicles. A multiple misfire condition may be experienced, with the MIL on and one or more of the following DTCs:

22.01.2015

Subaru trans learn

This TSB applies to a number of Subaru models, including 2004 and later Forester with 4AT and turbo, 2005 and later Forester 4AT naturally aspirated, 2005 and later Impreza 4AT naturally aspirated, 2006 and later Impreza 4AT turbo, 2005 and later Legacy 4AT 2.5L naturally aspirated, 2008 and later Legacy 5AT 3.0L, 2008 and later Legacy 5AT turbo, and 2008 and later Tribeca 5AT 3.6L models.

19.01.2015

Air sucking Audi

This bulletin applies to Audi A8 vehicles, where DTC P0491 (secondary air system bank 1, insufficient flow) and/or P0492 (secondary air system bank 2, insufficient flow) is detected. Because of an insufficient vacuum during the catalyst heating phase, the secondary air valves may close prematurely.