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00 General, Technical Data: Systems: Checklist

Protocol for Locating Noises
Vehicle data: (filled out together with the vehicle user)
Item no.:   Brand:   Production date:  
Date:   Status:   Dealer:  
Engine type:   Mileage:   Retrofittings:
Transmission type:   Service technician:                
Was a vehicle inspection performed? Was the customer complaint confirmed?   YES YES _ _    NO NO _ _ 
Since when does the noise occur? In stepsArea affected by the procedure or the collision: _____km_    AlwaysAfter a collision _ _  RecentlyAfter a procedure _ _ 
Possible damage: (associated with existing faults)
Black smoke Battery charge Vibrations Indicator light turned on Oil loss _ _ _ _ _  Reduction in performance Play in the suspension Jerking Hard steering Suspension rebound _ _ _ _ _  Transmission malfunction Coolant loss Poor starting behavior Fuel loss _ _ _ _ 

Locating Noises in the Vehicle: 

Fig 1: Locating Noises in the Vehicle
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Noise level: Decibel (dB) __________ High _  Medium _  Low _ 
Noise tone         High _  Medium _  Low _ 
Noise duration:         Long _  Short _  Continuous _ 
Noise regularity:         Intermittent or periodic _  Isolated _ 
Noise type descriptions:
Flapping Howling Vibrating Rattling Clicking _ _ _ _ _  Explosion Yowling Tapping Chirping Humming _ _ _ _ _  Grinding Buzzing Rubbing Roaring Whistling _ _ _ _ _  Unusual Boom boom Bubbling Bzzzz Ringing _ _ _ _  Bellowing Moaning Screeching Whip lash Knock knock _ _ _ _ _ 
Squeaking Snapping Clapping Sizzling Creaking _ _ _ _ _  Mooing Hissing Crackling Scratching Scraping _ _ _ _ _  Sirens Rattle Bells Clatter Whirring _ _ _ _ _  Murmur Click Clack Clip Clip Clucking Tuning fork _ _ _ _ _  Pop Pop Whistle Lisp Tap Tap Ticking _ _ _ _ _ 
Noise nuance Resonance (echo) _  Metal sound _  Plastic-like noise _ 
Under what circumstances does the noise occur?
AlwaysEngine switched offIdleDuring full-throttle acceleration _ _ _ _  OftenWhen ignition is switched onEngine switched onWhen decelerating _ _ _ _  RarelyWhen ignition is switched offSlow accelerationVehicle is stationary _ _ _ _  Very rarelyWhen starting the engineAverage/medium accelerationWhile driving _ _ _ _ 
When brakingWhen turning the steering wheelDriving downhillA/C system switched off _ _ _ _  When releasing the clutchUnder loadDriving uphillVehicle interior recirculating air mode _ _ _ _  When pressing the clutchWithout loadOn right-hand curvesHeat switched on _ _ _ _  Changing gearsWhen driving over potholesOn left-hand curvesParking heater switched on _ _ _ _ 
Interior fan low Step _  Interior fan middle setting _  Interior fan high setting _  Other circumstances _ 
Which? _____________________________________________________________
In which gear(s):
Manual transmission Automatic transmission _ _  1. P _ _  2. N _ _  3. D _ _  4. R _ _  5. _  6. _  R _ 
Vehicle speed range: 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 km/h
Engine speed range: 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 
Engine condition:       Cold _  Lukewarm _  Warm _ 
Weather condition:                              
Rainy _  Dry _  Windy _  Hot _  Ice or Snow _ 
Ambient temperature: -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 
Road condition:
Flat _  Rough _  With potholes _  Not paved _  Bumpy _   
At which seat is the noise the loudest?                        
Right front Left rear _ _  Left front Same at all _ _  Rear right _ 
Can the source of the noise be located?
Right front sectionRight front doorLeft rear doorBumper _ _ _ _  Left front sectionRight rear sectionRight rear doorRoof _ _ _ _  Center front sectionLeft rear areaRear lidSolar roof _ _ _ _  Left front doorCenter rear sectionMirrorBody _ _ _ _ 
Vehicle interiorEngineDifferentialA/C compressor _ _ _ _  SeatsDrivetrainIntake manifoldExhaust system _ _ _ _  Interior trim panelsTransmissionTurbochargerWheel _ _ _ _  Instrument panelClutchCoolant pumpGenerator _ _ _ _ 
Fuel pumpBelt pulley _ _  Fuel filterBearing _ _  UnderbodyBelt _ _  SuspensionOthers••• _ _ 
Which? ______________________________________________________________________
Notes: (1)
 
(1) Note any loose objects in the glove compartment, door storage compartments or the luggage compartment, such as the vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit and the spare tire.
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