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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Noise whilst driving

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Noise / vibrations › Noise whilst driving
Fault diagnosisNoise 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
1CHECKS IN FRONT AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 21.Noise due to objects in the various compartments1.Fasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
2.Seat belts incorrectly fastened

2.Renew the correct fastening

Op. 7065A10 FRONT SEAT BELT (ONE) LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

2CHECKS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 rear boot
Move on to Step 31.Noise due to objects in the luggage compartment1.Fasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
2.Spare wheel or tools incorrectly fastened2.Renew the correct fastening
3.Incorrect fastening of rear parcel shelf

3.Renew the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf

Op. 7040H80 REAR PARCEL SHELF - R.R.

4.Incorrect fastening of rear boot

4.Restore the correct fastening of the rear boot

Op. 7210E56 R.R. TAILGATE

3CHECKS IN REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 41.Noise due to objects in the various compartments1.Fasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
2.Side seat belts incorrectly fastened

2.Renew the correct fastening of the belts

Op. 7065B08 REAR SEAT BELT (ONE) WITH PRETENSIONER ON REEL, LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

3.Middle seat belt incorrectly fastened

3.Renew the correct fastening of the belt

Op. 7065B18 CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT - R.R.

4.Incorrect fastening of rear seat

4.Restore the correct fastening of the seat

Op. 7050A13 SPLIT REAR SEAT LEFT BACKREST - R.R.

Op. 7050A15 SPLIT REAR SEAT RIGHT BACKREST - R.R.

4ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Road test the vehicle to check the type of noise

See Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITION

End of diagnosis1.The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes-steering)1.Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis
2.The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard components2.Restore the correct fastening of the loose component
3.The noise is due to the sun roof3.Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis
4.The noise has not been isolated4.Move on to step 5
5CHECKS UNDER THE BODYAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 diagnosisIncorrect fastening of bodywork elementsRestore correct fastening of problem elements

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma

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