Noise/Malfunction Repair Procedures: Notes

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(3) Noise/Malfunction Inspection

Symptom	Fault description and inspection method	Countermeasure
Noise/rattle	1. Noise generated near the MDPS column & housing. Remove the surrounding parts and check whether the same noise occurs.	Replace the partial component of the column and housing Replace the motor if the noise occurs
Noise/rattle	1. Check the handle and surrounding fastening parts. Check DAB wiring arrangement, DAB, clock spring, multi-function switch, etc.	Check the noise of the relevant part Perform a separate inspection.
	2. Check where the C-MDPS is installed. Loosen the cowl fastening bolt and reassemble. (including the through bolt fixing the lower part of the C-MDPS)	Check the installation of the cowl
	3. Check the fastening area of the universal joint bolt. Completely remove the universal joint and check whether the noise occurs after the reinstallation.	Fasten with a new bolt if the universal joint bolt is worn
	4. Check free playing area of the column when steering while the vehicle is stopped. Check the main wiring connected to the MDPS and column/interference around the shroud/friction	Keep spaces between the surrounding parts Check freeplay around the wiring and column and inspect interference.

(4) Cautions To Be Taken While Servicing