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Noise/Malfunction Repair Procedures: Notes

(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