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Noise/Malfunction Repair Procedures: Notes

  1. (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.
  2. (4) Cautions to be taken while servicing