Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Dust and water leaks	Body sealer missing. Opening in welding or body joints. Components not fully installed. Components missing. Components damaged.	REMOVE trim. CHECK for leaks and SEAL with appropriate sealer. ROAD TEST or WATER TEST for leaks. RECHECK trim for leaks; USE light under vehicle with trim removed. CHECK interior of body at joints and weld lines.
Dust/water leaks at floor pan and grommets	Missing or damaged plugs and/or grommets.	CHECK plugs for correct installation. INSTALL new plugs if necessary.
Door drain holes collecting water	Holes clogged with mud or road tar.	CLEAN drain holes of dirt and foreign material with a punch or screwdriver. CHECK drain holes regularly.
Wind noise	Lower corner of window.	REMOVE door trim. RESEAT inner belt to corner. SEAL leaks with sealant.
	Moonroof.	SET front edge 1/2 mm below roof sheet metal and rear edge 1/2 mm above roof sheet metal.
	Loose or misaligned weatherstrip.	REATTACH weatherstrip. INSTALL new pin-type retainers if damaged. USE weatherstrip adhesive as necessary.
	Poor door fit.	ADJUST the striker or hinges as necessary. For hinge adjustment, REFER to DOOR ALIGNMENT or STRIKER ADJUSTMENT . CHECK for acceptable door efforts after repair.
	Side mirror whistle.	INSTALL a mirror skull cap.
	Door handle whistle.	REMOVE door handle and REINSTALL per the correct installation procedure. If the whistle persists, INSTALL a new door handle.
Rattles	Loose wires/cables in doors.	MAKE SURE all wires/cables are correctly routed and inserted in correct clips.
	Loose objects in door wells, pillars and quarter panels.	CHECK doors by carefully striking underside of door with a rubber mallet. LISTEN for loose objects in door. REPAIR. TIGHTEN body bolts and screws.
	Buzz from components of instrument panel.	IDENTIFY which components of the instrument panel are buzzing. ADD a dampening material between two surfaces to eliminate buzz.