Symptom Chart - Noise, Air Leaks or Water Leaks

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SYMPTOM CHART - NOISE, AIR LEAKS OR WATER LEAKS

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Wind noise, air or water leaks	Body	REFER to BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Front end noise while driving vehicle	Front suspension Drive axle or differential Brake system Steering linkage or gear Transmission/transaxle Engine Exhaust system Body	REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) . REFER to appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure. REFER to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to EXHAUST SYSTEM . REFER to BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Rear end noise while driving vehicle	Rear suspension Drive axle or differential Brake system Transmission/transaxle Exhaust system Body	REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure. REFER to EXHAUST SYSTEM . REFER to BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Noise with vehicle stopped	Engine Transmission/transaxle Exhaust system Power steering pump Generator A/C compressor Body	REFER to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . REFER to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure. REFER to EXHAUST SYSTEM . REFER to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) . REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM . REFER to HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS . REFER to BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .