Pinpoint Test E: Non-Axle Noise
- E1 INSPECT THE VEHICLE TRIM
- Check the radiator grille and trim panels to see if they are the source of the noise.
- Are the vehicle trim components causing the noise?
- Yes
: INSTALL new trim components or REPAIR as necessary.
- No
: GO to 2.
- E2 CHECK THE HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR NOISE
- Key in START position.
- Key in ON position.
- Check the heating and ventilation system components for noise by turning the heating and ventilation system ON and OFF.
- Is the heating and ventilation system causing the noise?
- Yes
: DIAGNOSE the heating and ventilation system.
- No
: GO to 3.
- E3 CHECK THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FOR NOISE
- Check the A/C system components for noise by turning the A/C system ON and OFF.
- Is the A/C system causing the noise?
- Yes
: DIAGNOSE the A/C system.
- No
: GO to 4.
- E4 CHECK NON-FACTORY ACCESSORIES
- Check any accessories for being the source of the noise. Example: grounding body-to-frame, antennas, visors, deflectors and fog lights.
- Are the accessories the cause of the noise?
- Yes
: ADJUST, REPAIR or INSTALL new accessories or fasteners as required.
- No
: VERIFY the customer concern.