Lumbar adjustment noise
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Noise / vibrations › Lumbar adjustment noise
Fault diagnosisLumbar adjustment noise
LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT NOISE
Noise during operation
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CHECK ON BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After partly removing the backrest upholstery, check whether the noise (creaking) is coming from the adjustment assembly worm screw | Move on to Step 2 | The noise is coming from the worm screw (motor) | Replace the adjustment assembly | |
| 2 | CHECK ON POSITIONING/ATTACHMENT OF LUMBAR PLATE | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the lumbar plate and/or adjustment cables are correctly positioned/attached | Move on to Step 3 | Positioning/attachment not correct | Reposition the lumbar plate and/or adjustment cables correctly | |
| 3 | CHECK ON LUMBAR PLATE CONDITION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for breaks in the lumbar plate | End of diagnosis | Presence of breaks in the lumbar plate | Replace the adjustment assembly | |
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