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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

T05 Bonnet wind noise

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Wind noise › T05 Bonnet wind noise
Fault diagnosisT05 Bonnet wind noise

T05 Bonnet wind noise

With the vehicle moving, there is noise coming from the front of the passenger compartment.

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Preliminarily check that the bonnet is properly closed

Check that the noise is actually coming from the bonnet lid by carrying out the test for locating the noise See Test 70A Rustle detection (preliminary detection)

OK

Move onto step 1

The wind noise comes from another area
  • Check the diagnostic table corresponding to the area located.

End of diagnosis

1CHECK LOCATION OF NOISE FROM BONNET LID

Carry out the detailed test for locating noise from the bonnet lid See Test 7025A Engine bonnet rustle detection and identify the area where the noise is coming from.

OK

No wind noise is locatedMove onto step 2

The noise is coming from the side of the bonnet
  • Check the foam blocks at the point where the bonnet and wings fit together at the rear
  • Check the condition of the wind seal and make sure it is properly fitted Op. 7025A62

End of diagnosis

The wind noise is coming from the area of the shield
  • Check for the presence of a seal between bonnet and radiator shield Op. 7055A40

End of diagnosis

The noise is coming from the front of the bonnet
  • Check the condition of the front wind seal and make sure it is properly fitted Op. 7025A62

End of diagnosis

2FLAME DAMPER CHECK

Check the flame damper partition. In particular, ascertain:

  • the plugs are fitted
  • the plugs are correctly fitted
  • the rubber cable covers are fitted correctly
  • the sealing is efficient
  • correct assembly
OK

Move onto step 3

Flame damper partition faulty
  • Renew the flame damper partition

End of diagnosis

3CHECK 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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