184000580 - S15 NOISE IN RIDE CONDITIONS

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is an unspecific noise.
This noise could be due to the engine assembly, the clutch-gearbox-differential unit or the braking system. In these cases the noise could also occur on even road surfaces or only in certain gears or certain conditions (gear engagement/release, braking, etc.)
Results of the tests
1CHECKS IN FRONT AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by

  • Objects housed in the dashboard or in the front doors
  • Incorrect fastening of the front seat belts
Move on to Step 2Noise due to objects in the various compartmentsFasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
Seat belts incorrectly fastenedRenew the correct fastening
2CHECKS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by

  • Objects housed in the luggage compartment
  • Incorrect fastening of the tyre repair kit
  • Incorrect fastening of the rear parcel shelf
  • Incorrect fastening of the tailgate
Move on to Step 3Noise due to objects in the luggage compartmentFasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
Incorrect fastening of tyre repair kitRenew the correct fastening
Incorrect fastening of rear parcel shelfRenew the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf
Incorrect fastening of tailgateRestore correct fastening of the tailgate
3CHECKS IN REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by

  • Incorrect fastening of the rear seat belts
  • Incorrect fastening of the rear seat
Move on to Step 4Rear seat belts incorrectly fastenedRestore the correct fastening of the rear seat belts
Incorrect fastening of rear seatRestore the correct fastening of the rear seat
4ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Road test the vehicle to check the type of noise    See Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITIONEnd of diagnosisThe noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes-steering)Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis
The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard componentsRestore the correct fastening of the loose componente
The noise is due to the sun roofSearch for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis
The noise is creaking in the front areaContinue as instructed in the    See table S16 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK)
The noise is whistling in the front areaContinue as instructed in the See table S17 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLE/HUM)
The noise is knocking in the front areaContinue as instructed in the    See table S18 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCK)
The noise is a transverse vibration in the front areaContinue as instructed in the    See table
The noise is creaking in the rear areaContinue as instructed in the    See table S26 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK/TICKING)
The noise is whistling in the rear areaContinue as instructed in the    See table S27 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLE/HUM)
The noise is knocking in the rear areaContinue as instructed in the    See table S28 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCK)
The noise has not been isolatedMove on to Step 5
5CHECKS UNDER THE BODYAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by

  • Incorrect fastening of the front liners or engine guards
  • Incorrect fastening of the rear liners or other exterior trim elements
End of diagnosisIncorrect fastening of bodywork elementsRestore correct fastening of problem elements