23 · Diagnostics

Vehicle running noise

Make: Fiat
Model: Panda Factory Service Manual
Year: 2003–2012
Section: Noisy'' / vibrations › Vehicle running noise

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Fault diagnosisVehicle running noise

VEHICLE RUNNING NOISE

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is an unspecific noise.

1.2 8v · 4X4

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is an unspecific noise.

All versions

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.)

1.2 8v · 4X4

All versions

1	CHECKS IN FRONT AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	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	Noise due to objects in the various compartments Seat belts incorrectly fastened	Fasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise Renew the correct fastening
2	CHECKS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	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	Noise due to objects in the luggage compartment Spare wheel or tools incorrectly fastened Incorrect fastening of rear parcel shelf Incorrect fastening of tailgate	Fasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise Renew the correct fastening Renew the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf Restore correct fastening of the tailgate
3	CHECKS IN REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	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	Rear seat belts incorrectly fastened Incorrect fastening of rear seat Noise due to objects in the various rear compartments	Restore the correct fastening of the rear seat belts Restore the correct fastening of the rear seat Fasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
4	ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISE	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Road test the vehicle to check the type of noise See Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITION	End of diagnosis	The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes-steering) The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard components The noise is due to the sun roof The noise is creaking in the front area The noise is whistling in the front area The noise is knocking in the front area The noise is a transverse vibration in the front area The noise is creaking in the rear area The noise is whistling in the rear area The noise is knocking in the rear area The noise has not been isolated	Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis Restore the correct fastening of the loose componente Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis Continue as instructed in the See table S16 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK) Continue as instructed in the See table S17 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLE/HUM) Continue as instructed in the See table S18 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCK) Continue as instructed in the See table S19 FORECARRIAGE TRANSVERSE VIBRATIONS Continue as instructed in the See table S26 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK/TICKING) Continue as instructed in the See table S27 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLE/HUM) Continue as instructed in the See table S28 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCK) Move on to Step 5
5	CHECKS UNDER THE BODY	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	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.

1.2 8v · 4X4

3	CHECKS IN REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	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	Rear seat belts incorrectly fastened Incorrect fastening of rear seat. Noise due to objects in the various rear compartments	Restore the correct fastening of the rear seat belts. Restore the correct fastening of the rear seat. Fasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise.
4	ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISE	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Road test the vehicle to check the type of noise See Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITION	End of diagnosis	The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-propeller shaft-brakes-steering) The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard components The noise is due to the sun roof The noise is creaking in the front area The noise is whistling in the front area The noise is knocking in the front area The noise is creaking in the rear area The noise is whistling in the rear area The noise is knocking in the rear area The noise has not been isolated	Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis Restore the correct fastening of the loose componente Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis Continue as instructed in the See table S16 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK) Continue as instructed in the See table S17 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLE/HUM) Continue as instructed in the See table S18 FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCK) Continue as instructed in the See table S26 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK/TICKING) Continue as instructed in the See table S27 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (WHISTLE/HUM) Continue as instructed in the See table S28 REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (KNOCK) Move on to Step 5
5	CHECKS UNDER THE BODY	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	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.

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