Pinpoint Test A: Excessive Driveline Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, and 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A1: CHECK NOISE FROM VEHICLE ON ROAD TEST
- Road test vehicle to determine load and speed conditions when noise occurs.
- Assess the noise with different gears selected.
Does the noise occur in different gears at the same vehicle speed?
- Yes
: INSTALL a new rear drive axle/differential assembly.
Refer to: DIFFERENTIAL CASE - VEHICLES WITH: 9HP48 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - AWD
RE-TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : Refer to: ENGINEDIAGNOSTICS - VEHICLES WITH: 9HP48 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - AWD
- Yes
: INSTALL a new rear drive axle/differential assembly.