INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Droning Noise: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the oil pump or oil pump bracket installation.
Q: Is the oil pump or oil pump bracket installation correct?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair it. Then go to Step 3.
- STEP 2. Check the oil pump for damage. NOTE: If a slight "beat noise" is produced by the oil pump when the steering wheel is turned fully and held in that position, this is not a malfunction.
Q: Is there damage?
YES : Replace the oil pump. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES : Repeat to Step 1.
NO: Diagnosis is complete.