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If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the vehicle body. K Feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the noise. Placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
If the cause is insufficient clearance between components: – Separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible. Operate the vehicle under the same conditions as when the noise originally occurred. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will not be able to recheck the repair.
These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component J or applying urethane tape to the contact area. Underhood Some interior noises may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall.
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