Noise whilst driving
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Noise / vibrations › Noise whilst driving
NOISE WHILST DRIVING
Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is an unspecific noise.
This noise could be due to the engine assembly, the clutch-gearbox-differential unit or the braking system. In these cases the noise could also occur on even road surfaces or only in certain gears or certain conditions (gear engagement/release, braking, etc.)
| TEST RESULTS | ||||
| 1 | FRONT AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by: - Objects housed in the dashboard or in the front doors - Incorrect fastening of the front seat belts | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Noise due to objects in the various compartments 2. Seat belts incorrectly fastened | 1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise 2. Restore the correct fastening | |
| 2 | LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by: - Objects housed in the luggage compartment - Spare wheel or tools (jack, etc.) incorrectly fastened - Incorrect fastening of the rear parcel shelf - Incorrect fastening of the tailgate | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Noise due to objects in the luggage compartment 2. Spare wheel or tools incorrectly fastened 3. Incorrect fastening of rear parcel shelf 4. Incorrect fastening of tailgate | 1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise 2. Restore the correct fastening 3. Renew the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf 4. Restore the correct fastening of the tailgate | |
| 3 | REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by: - Incorrect fastening of the rear seat belts - Incorrect fastening of the rear seat - Objects contained in the rear door compartments | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Noise due to objects in the various compartments 2. Seat belts incorrectly fastened 3. Incorrect fastening of rear seat | 1. Secure the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise 2. Renew the correct fastening of the belts 3. Restore the correct fastening of the seat | |
| 4 | ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISE | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Road test the vehicle to check the type of noise See Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITION | End of diagnosis | 1. The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes-steering) 2. The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard components 3. The noise is due to the sun roof 4. The noise is creaking in the front area 5. The noise is whistling in the front area 6. The noise is knocking in the front area 7. The noise is creaking in the rear area 8. The noise is whistling in the rear area 9. The noise is knocking in the rear area 10. The noise has not been isolated | 1. Search for the causes by carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis 2. Restore the correct fastening of the loose component 3. Search for the causes by carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis 4. Continue as indicated See table S016 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAKING/SQUEAKING) 5. Continue as indicated See table S017 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLING/HUMMING) 6. Continue as indicated See table S018 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCKING) 7. Continue as indicated See table S026 REAR NOISE (CREAKING/SQUEAKING/TICKING) 8. Continue as indicated See table S027 REAR NOISE (WHISTLING/HUMMING) 9. Continue as indicated See table S028 REAR NOISE (KNOCKING) 10. Move on to Step 5 | |
| 5 | UNDER-BODY CHECKS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise could be caused by: - Incorrect fastening of the front liners or engine guards - Incorrect fastening of the rear liners or other exterior trim elements | End of diagnosis | Incorrect fastening of bodywork elements | Restore correct fastening of problem elements | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat Bravo
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
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- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat Bravo
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