| TEST RESULTS |
| 1 | FRONT AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
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| 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 2 | 1. Noise due to objects in the various compartments2. Seat belts incorrectly fastened | 1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise2. Restore the correct fastening |
| 2 | LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
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| 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- Spare wheel or tools (jack, etc.) incorrectly fastened- Incorrect fastening of the rear parcel shelf- Incorrect fastening of the tailgate | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Noise due to objects in the luggage compartment2. Spare wheel or tools incorrectly fastened3. Incorrect fastening of rear parcel shelf4. Incorrect fastening of tailgate | 1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise2. Restore the correct fastening3. Renew the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf4. Restore the correct fastening of the tailgate |
| 3 | REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
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| 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- Objects contained in the rear door compartments | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Noise due to objects in the various compartments2. Seat belts incorrectly fastened3. Incorrect fastening of rear seat | 1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise2. Renew the correct fastening of the belts3. Restore the correct fastening of the seat |
| 4 | ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISE | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
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| Road test the vehicle to check the type of noiseSee Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITION | End of diagnosis | 1. The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes-steering)2. The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard components3. The noise is due to the sun roof4. The noise is creaking in the front area5. The noise is whistling in the front area6. The noise is knocking in the front area7. The noise is creaking in the rear area8. The noise is whistling in the rear area9. The noise is knocking in the rear area10. The noise has not been isolated | 1. Search for the causes by carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis2. Restore the correct fastening of the loose component3. Search for the causes by carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis4. Continue as indicated See table S016 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAKING/SQUEAKING) 5. Continue as indicated See table S017 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLING/HUMMING) 6. Continue as indicated See table S018 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCKING) 7. Continue as indicated See table S026 REAR NOISE (CREAKING/SQUEAKING/TICKING) 8. Continue as indicated See table S027 REAR NOISE (WHISTLING/HUMMING) 9. Continue as indicated See table S028 REAR NOISE (KNOCKING) 10. Move on to Step 5 |
| 5 | UNDER-BODY CHECKS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
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| 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 diagnosis | Incorrect fastening of bodywork elements | Restore correct fastening of problem elements |
