Road test to identify noise
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- General › Road test to identify noise
ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISE
| STEP | CHECK TO BE PERFORMED | REMEDIAL ACTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before proceeding with the test, check that the vehicle tyre inflation pressure is correct | Restore the correct tyre inflation pressure. |
| 2 | Check that the wheels are correctly balanced | Carry out rebalancing |
| 3 | Steer, with the vehicle stationary, to the left and the right, checking that there are no unusual noises and that there are no unusual noises with the gearbox in neutral. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 4 | Set off from stationary to check that there is no metallic noise or roughness. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 5 | Again from a standing start, check that there are no transverse vibrations. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 6 | Carry out a road test on an unsurfaced road, engaging the various gears. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 7 | Carry out a road test on a surfaced road, engaging the various gears when cornering. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 8 | With the help of a colleague, check that the noise is not due to one of the dashboard components not being properly fastened (when your hand is placed on top of it the noise either lessens or disappears). | The noise is due to creaking of interior/exterior dashboard components. The test can be considered complete |
| 9 | Brake in safe conditions to check whether the noise is only present during braking as a result of the brake discs. | The noise is caused by the brake discs or rear drums The test can be considered complete |
| 10 | Pull the handbrake lever gently, whilst driving in a straight line, to check whether the noise disappears. | Adjust the handbrake travel |
| 11 | During the previous check, make sure that there are no transverse vibrations during the pull and release stages. Increase the speed and check that there is no metallic noise, possibly accompanied by transverse vibrations which vary according to the vehicle speed or engine revs. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 12 | Carry out a road test on an unmade road (cobblestones) to define the type of noise, checking that there is no creaking from the front area. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 13 | Carry out a road test on an unmade road (transverse tracks, cobblestones) to define the type of noise, checking that there is no whistling from the front area. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 14 | Carry out a road test on an unmade road (transverse tracks, cobblestones) to define the type of noise, checking that there is no knocking from the front area. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 15 | Carry out a road test on an unmade road (transverse tracks, cobblestones) to define the type of noise, checking that there is no creaking from the rear area. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 16 | Carry out a road test on an unmade road (transverse tracks, cobblestones) to define the type of noise, checking that there is no whistling from the rear area. | Continue as instructed in the |
| 17 | Carry out a road test on an unmade road (transverse tracks, cobblestones) to define the type of noise, checking that there is no knocking from the rear area. | Continue as instructed in the |
When performing Steps 12 to 17, carry out steering in safe conditions to determine whether the noise is present, especially when steering and whether it is more noticeable on one or other of the sides.
If so, subsequent checks should be carried out more carefully on the side in question.
Also check that there are no transverse vibrations accompanied by noise. If there are, continue as indicated in the
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