Noise/Malfunction Repair Procedures

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(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