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Fiat Stilo Factory Service Manual (2001-2007)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

RUMOROSITA in condizioni di marcia

Make
Fiat
Model
Stilo Factory Service Manual
Year
2001–2007
Section
Noisy / vibrations › RUMOROSITA in condizioni di marcia
Fault diagnosisRUMOROSITA in condizioni di marcia

RUMOROSITA in condizioni di marcia

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is a noise that is not clearly defined.

This noise could also be due to the engine unit, the clutch-gearbox-differential assembly or to the braking system. In these cases the noise could also occur on good road surfaces or only in certain gears or in certain conditions (gear engagement/release, braking, etc.)

Results of the tests
1CHECKS IN FRONT AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

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 front door compartments
  • Incorrect fastening of front seat belts
Continue to Step 2Noise due to objects in the various compartmentFasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or cloth in order to get rid of the noise
Seat belts incorrectly fastenedRestore the correct fixing
2CHECKS IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check that the noise is not caused by:

  • Objects housed in the luggage compartment
  • Spare wheel or tools (jack, etc.) not correctly fastened
  • Rear parcel shelf not correctly fastened
  • Tailgate not correctly fastened
Continue to Step 3Noise due to objects in the luggage compartmentFasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or cloth in order to get rid of the noise
Spare wheel or tools not correctly fastenedRestore the correct fixing Op. 7095A18
Rear parcel shelf not correctly fastenedRestore the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf
Tailgate not correctly fastenedRestore the correct fastening of the tailgate
3CHECKS IN REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check whether the noise may be caused by:

  • The incorrect fastening of the rear seat belts
  • The incorrect fastening of the rear seat
  • Objects housed in the rear door compartments (for 5-door vehicles)
Continue to Step 4Noise due to objects in the various compartmentsSecure the objects better or wrap them in foam or cloth to get rid of the noise
Seat belts incorrectly fastenedRestore the correct fastening of the seat belts
Rear seat incorrectly fastenedRestore the correct fastening of the seat
4ROAD TEST TO DETERMINE THE NOISEAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a road test to check the type of noise present See Test 70B Prova su strada per riconoscimento rumorositàEnd of diagnosisThe noise is due to different suspension systems (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes)Search for the causes by following the relevant fault diagnoses
The noise is due to creaking dashboard componentsRestore the correct fastening of the loose component
The noise is due to the sun roofSearch for the causes by following the relevant fault diagnoses
The noise is due to the sun roof

Continue as instructed

See table S16

The noise is due to the sun roof

Continue as instructed

See table S17

The noise is due to the sun roof

Continue as instructed

See table S18

The noise is due to the sun roof

Continue as instructed

See table S26

The noise is due to the sun roof

Continue as instructed

See table S27

The noise is due to the sun roof

Continue as instructed

See table S28

The noise is due to the sun roofContinue to Step 5
5UNDERBODY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check that the noise is not caused by:

  • The incorrect fastening of the front wheel arch liners or engine guards
  • The incorrect fastening of the rear wheel arch liners or other exterior fitting elements
End of diagnosisThe incorrect fastening of bodywork elementsRefit the irregular elements correctly

Parts & tools for this job For 2001 Fiat Stilo

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