2017 Opel Ampera

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10190339Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
• 10190338Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
• 10190337Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
• 10190320IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
• 10190314Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P1AE6 Set Important: Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt programming. Install the EL-49642 SPS Programming Support Tool to maintain system voltage. If not available, connect a fully charged 12 V jumper or booster pack disconnected from the AC voltage supply. DO NOTconnect a battery charger. Refer to Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 Programming and Setup in SI.
• 10184105This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10175852This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10173415This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10123255This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles EV range is less than expected, or the estimated EV range on the display is greater than the actual range achieved. Dealer should walk the customer though using the energy screen. The energy screen will help the customer understand were there battery energy is being used.
• 10114836This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles EV range is less than expected, or the estimated EV range on the display is greater than the actual range achieved. Dealer should walk the customer though using the energy screen. The energy screen will help the customer understand were there battery energy is being used.
• 10083513This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician IS provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.
• 10083512This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10083509This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. The vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
• 10083482This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. The vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
• 10083325This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, display, and media disc players are placed on restriction through the general motors technical assistance center. Dealer will need to contact general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10083241This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The j-35616-64b IS the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (j-38125-620h) located in lear tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number IS 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal general motors customer care and aftersales parts channel
• 10083131This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10082869This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
• 10082865This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082861This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082860This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of clipping to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a clipped vehicle repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082823This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082822This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what IS needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082820This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10082814This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082513This informational bulletin provides information to the technician to allow the vehicle to cool down before performing a trans range control module learing procedure.

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