T01 Front door wind noise
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Wind noise › T01 Front door wind noise
T01 Front door wind noise
With the vehicle moving, there is noise coming from one of the front doors.
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS Firstly check the moving window glass is properly closed. Check that the noise is actually coming from one of the front doors by carrying out the preliminary check for locating noises See Test 70A Rustle detection (preliminary detection) | OK | |
| The wind noise comes from another area |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 1 | CHECK THE DUST SEALING STRIP ON THE DOOR Check the wind/dust seal is properly fitted | OK | |
| Faulty fitting of seal |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | FRONT DOOR WIND NOISE LOCATION CHECK Carry out the detailed check for locating wind noise from the front doors See Test 7005A Location of front door wind noises and identify the area where the noise is coming from. | OK | |
| The noise persists with the entire door taped |
End of diagnosis | ||
| The wind noise is coming from the area between the pillar and the windscreen |
End of diagnosis | ||
| The wind noise is coming from the area between the door and the windscreen |
End of diagnosis | ||
| The wind noise is coming from the area between the door and the windscreen |
End of diagnosis | ||
| The wind noise is coming from the area between the door and the wing |
End of diagnosis | ||
| The wind noise comes from the glass scraper area |
End of diagnosis | ||
| The wind noise is coming from the mirror |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | End of diagnosis |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
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