Vehicle Cold Soak Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
To carry out this procedure, proceed as follows:
- Test preparations include matching customer conditions (if known). If not known, document the test conditions: gear selection and engine RPM. Monitor the vibration/noise duration with a watch for up to 3 minutes.
- Park the vehicle where testing will occur. The vehicle must remain at or below the symptom temperature (if known) for 6-8 hours.
- Before starting the engine, conduct a visual inspection under the hood.
- Turn the key on, but do not start the engine. Listen for the fuel pump, ABS and air suspension system noises.
- Start the engine.
- Isolate the vibration/noise by carefully listening. Move around the vehicle while listening to find the general location of the vibration/noise. Then, search for a more precise location by using a stethoscope or EngineEAR.
- If the source of the symptom has been identified as a result of this test, proceed to the appropriate article for further diagnosis and repair. If the source has not been identified, continue with the road test.