7:th-Jul-2014, 08:48:50
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Hope this might help some of you.
Symptoms - Squeaks and Rattles
Rattle Coming From the Side Rail
| Rattle Coming From The Side Rail |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check the brake lines.[/TD] [TD] Tap lightly on the brake lines and listen for a rattle. Install plastic tie straps to secure the brake lines tightly together. [/TD] [/TR] |
Rattle Under Vehicle at Higher RPM
| Rattle Under Vehicle @ Higher RPM |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check for heat shield contact with the underbody.[/TD] [TD]Raise the vehicle and perform a visual inspection. Bend the heat shield slightly to gain clearance from the underbody. [/TD] [/TR] |
Thump From Rear of Vehicle on Bumps
| Thump From Rear of Vehicle on Bumps |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Aciton[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check for a properly secured spare tyre or tyre repair kit in the rear compartment.[/TD] [TD]Open the rear compartment and perform a visual inspection of the spare tyre or the tyre repair kit and the tools. Tightly secure the spare tyre or the tyre repair kit and all tools. Perform a road test to verify that the noise is eliminated. [/TD] [/TR] |
Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driving Over Bumps
| Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driving Over Bumps |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check for an out-of-adjustment hatchback catch.[/TD] [TD]Test drive the vehicle in order to verify this condition. Loosen the catch nuts and adjust the catch downward. [/TD] [/TR] |
Rattle Coming From Door
| Rattle Coming From Door |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check for rattling electrical connectors inside the door trim panel.[/TD] [TD]Tap on the trim panel and listen for a rattle. Remove the trim panel and wrap foam padding around the connectors as required. [/TD] [/TR] |
Squeak When Operating Doors
| Squeak When Operating Doors |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check for a lack of lubrication of the door hinge pins.[/TD] [TD]Operate the doors and listen for squeaks. Lubricate the door hinge pins with light oil and coat with lithium grease. [/TD] [/TR] |
Squeak Coming From Console When Shifting Manual Gearbox Condition Occurs In Cold Weather with a Cold Engine
| Squeak Coming From Console When Shifting Manual Gearbox Condition Occurs In Cold Weather with a Cold Engine |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check the manual transaxle control lever lower boot.[/TD] [TD]Move the control lever between gears and listen for squeaks. Remove the floor console and replace the lower shift boot or apply talcum powder to the lower shift boot. [/TD] [/TR] |
Buzz From the Left Side of Instrument Panel
| Buzz From the Left Side of Instrument Panel |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check for vibration of the fuse box cover against the instrument panel side trim.[/TD] [TD]Tap on the cover with a finger and listen for a buzz. Apply felt pads to the side trim where the cover makes contact. [/TD] [/TR] |
Squeak Coming From Instrument Cluster Trim Plate
| Squeak Coming From Instrument Cluster Trim Plate |
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[TR] [TD]Checks[/TD] [TD]Action[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Check for rubbing the cluster trim plate on the instrument panel.[/TD] [TD]Test drive the vehicle in order to verify this condition. Remove the instrument cluster trim plate and install felt tape to the edges. [/TD] [/TR] |