145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   NOISE WHILST DRIVING   S015   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

CHECKS IN THE FRONT AREA OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check whether the noise could be caused by:

- Objects housed in the dashboard or in the front doors

- Incorrect fastening of the front seat belts

 

Move on to Step 2

 

1. Noise due to objects in the various compartments

2. Seat belts incorrectly fastened

 

1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise

2. Restore the correct fastening

 Op. 7065A12 FRONT SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT, WITH PRETENSIONER ON REEL - R.R.

 

2

 

CHECKS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check whether the noise could be caused by:

- Objects housed in the luggage compartment

- Spare wheel or tools (jack, etc.) incorrectly fastened

- Incorrect fastening of the rear parcel shelf

- Incorrect fastening of the tailgate

 

Move on to Step 3

 

1. Noise due to objects in the luggage compartment

2. Spare wheel or tools incorrectly fastened

3. Incorrect fastening of rear parcel shelf

4. Incorrect fastening of tailgate

 

1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise

2. Restore the correct fastening

3. Restore the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf

4. Restore the correct fastening of the tailgate

 Op. 7210E56 R.R. TAILGATE

 

3

 

CHECKS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check whether the noise could be caused by:

- Incorrect fastening of the rear seat belts

- Incorrect fastening of the rear seat

 

Move on to Step 4

 

1. Noise due to objects in the various compartments

2. Side seat belts incorrectly fastened

3. Middle seat belt incorrectly fastened

4. Incorrect fastening of rear seat

 

1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise

2. Restore the correct fastening of the belts

 Op. 7065B10 REAR SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

3. Renew the correct fastening of the belt

 Op. 7065B18 CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT - R.R.

4. Restore the correct fastening of the seat

 

4

 

ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISE

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Road test the vehicle to check the type of noise

 See Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITION

 

End of diagnosis

 

1. The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes-steering)

2. The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard components

3. The noise is due to the sun roof

4. The noise has not been isolated

 

1. Search for the causes by carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis

2. Restore the correct fastening of the loose component

3. Search for the causes by carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis

4. Move on to Step 5

 

5

 

UNDER-BODY CHECKS

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check whether the noise could be caused by:

- Incorrect fastening of the front liners or engine guards

- Incorrect fastening of the rear liners or other exterior trim elements

 

End of diagnosis

 

Incorrect fastening of bodywork elements

 

Restore correct fastening of problem elements

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is an unspecific noise.

This noise could be due to the engine assembly, the clutch-gearbox-differential unit or the braking system. In these cases the noise could also occur on even road surfaces or only in certain gears or certain conditions (gear engagement/release, braking, etc.)