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No. 21 Engine Noise: Notes

NO. 21 ENGINE NOISE (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

21 ENGINE NOISE
DESCRIPTION
  • Engine noise from under hood.
POSSIBLE CAUSE Buzzing sound is heard from exhaust pipe during cold engine start:
NOTE:
  • During a cold engine start, sound occurs for up to approx. 30 s with fast idle up for a drive-by-wire control and the warm-up promotion spark retard correction for ignition timing control.
  • Sound occurs from drive-by-wire control, ignition control (vehicle is normal)
  • Dynamic damper loose
  • Exhaust system installation condition
  • Intake system installation condition Squeal, click, or chirp noise:
  • Improper engine oil level
  • Loose installation of solenoid valves
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Generator installation
  • Auto tensioner bearing malfunction
  • Splash shield or under cover loose (splash water to drive belt) Thumping/rattling or creaking sound noise:
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Loose parts
  • Loose fitting heater hoses vibrating the heater hose bracket protector Hissing sound noise:
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Loose spark plug
  • Air leakage from the intake-air system Clattering noise:
  • Loose parts

    Lightly tapping or rumbling noise:

  • Dynamic damper loose
  • Exhaust system loose
  • Intake-air system loose

    Excessive noise from turbocharger:

  • Foreign objects or material in the compressor inlet to the intake manifold ducting or the compressor housing
  • Carbon built-up in the turbine housing
  • Turbocharger routing assembly banding or dragging
  • Loose intake or exhaust ducting systems Other noise:
  • Electric variable valve timing actuator malfunction
  • Hydraulic variable valve timing actuator malfunction
  • Timing chain noise
  • Hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA) noise
    WARNING:
    • The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
      • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage.

        Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

      • Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure" to prevent the fuel from spraying. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  • Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
    • If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
    CAUTION:
    • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.