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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Bonnet wind noise

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Wind noise › Bonnet wind noise
Fault diagnosisBonnet wind noise

BONNET WIND NOISE

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

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First of all check that the bonnet is correctly shut.

Check that the wind noise is actually coming from the bonnet.

Move on to Step 1The wind noise is coming from the front doors.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T001 WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT DOORS

The wind noise is coming from the rear doors.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T002 WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR DOORS

The wind noise is coming from the windscreen.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T006 WINDSCREEN WIND NOISE

The wind noise is coming from the lower part of the passenger compartment.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T010 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WIND NOISE, LOWER AREA (UNDERBODY)

The wind noise is coming from the sun roof.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T020 WIND NOISE FROM THE SUN ROOF

The wind noise is coming from the rear area.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T025 WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR AREA

1CHECK ON LOCATION OF WIND NOISE FROM BONNETAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the test to locate the wind noise from the bonnet accurately

See Test 7025OA BONNET NOISE LOCALISATION

locate the area where the wind noise is coming from

Move on to Step 2The wind noise is coming from the side area of the bonnet

Check the foam buffers where the bonnet and the wings are matched at the rear. Also check the condition of wind seals and make sure they are fitted correctly (see

Op. 7025A62 BONNET LID WEATHERSTRIP - R+R

The wind noise is coming from the area of the grille

Check for the seal between the bonnet and the radiator grille

Op. 7055A40 RADIATOR SHIELD - R R

The wind noise is coming from the front area of the bonnet.

Check the condition of the front wind seal and make sure it is fitted correctly

Op. 7025A62 BONNET LID WEATHERSTRIP - R+R

2FLAME PARTITION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the flame partition. In particular, check:

- the plugs are present;

- the plugs are correctly fitted;

- the bulkhead coupling rubber fittings are installed correctly;

- sealant properly applied;

- correct installation.

End of diagnosisFireproof bulklhead faulty

Renew fireproof bulkhead

Op. 7095E20 SOUNDPROOFING PANEL ON PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FRONT BULKHEAD - R.R WITH HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVED

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159

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