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No. 21 Engine Noise: Notes

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SYMPTOM CHART (ENGINE NOISE)

21  ENGINE NOISE 
DESCRIPTION 
  • Engine noise from under hood.
POSSIBLE CAUSE  Squeal, click or chirp noise:
  • Improper engine oil level
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Auto tensioner bearing malfunction
  • Generator installation
  • Improper installation of purge solenoid valve
  • Splash shield or under cover looseness (splashed water to drive belts)

Rattle sound noise:
  • Loose parts

Hiss sound noise:
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Loose spark plug
  • Air leakage from intake air system

Rumble or grind noise:
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Loose parts
  • Fluid level low or air in power steering fluid

Rap or roar noise:
  • Dynamic dumper looseness
  • Exhaust system looseness
  • Intake air system looseness
  • Variable valve timing actuator malfunction
  • Variable tumble control system malfunction
  • Improper balancer unit backlash

Other noise:
  • Tappet noise
  • Timing chain noise