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Operating Condition - Vehicle is Not Moving

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  1. Static operation
  2. While cranking
    1. Grinding or whine. Differential ring gear or starter motor pinion noise. GO to SYMPTOM TABLE - ENGINE NOISE/VIBRATION .
    2. Rattle. Exhaust hanger, exhaust heat shield or A/C line noise. GO to SYMPTOM TABLE - SQUEAK AND RATTLE .
    3. Vibration. Acceptable condition.
  3. At idle
  4. During Gear Selection
    1. Vehicle parked on a steep incline. Acceptable noise.
    2. Vehicle parked on a flat surface. GO to SYMPTOM TABLE - DRIVELINE NOISE/VIBRATION .