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Streetka 2003.5 (01.2003-07.2005)

Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Streetka 2003.5 (01/2003-07/2005)
Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical
Air cleaner intake pipe
Air cleaner outlet pipe
Air cleaner
Air cleaner element
Intake air resonator
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
Excessive intake air noise
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Detached air cleaner intake pipe.
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Detached air cleaner outlet pipe.
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CHECK the pipe(s) for security and leaks to atmosphere. INSTALL new intake air system components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
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Air leak in the intake air system.
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INSTALL new intake air system components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
Oil in the air cleaner
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Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve.
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PCV separator.
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REFER to Section  303-08 Engine Emission Control.
Water in the air cleaner
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Detached air cleaner intake pipe.
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CHECK the air cleaner intake pipe for security. INSTALL new intake air system components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
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Blocked air cleaner drain.
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CLEAN the air cleaner drain. TEST the system for normal operation.

Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation > < Engine Emission Control