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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EI-7 C D E F G H J K L M A B EI 2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher 3. Wiring harnesses tapping 4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate Trunk Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner. 1. Trunk lid bumpers out of adjustment 2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment 3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together 4. A loose license plate or bracket Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing, or insulating the items(s) or components(s) Sunroof and Headliner Noises in the sunroof and headliner area can often be traced to one of the following: Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise 2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder 3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these Seats When isolating seat noises it's important to note the position the seat in and the load placed on the seat when 1. Headrest rods and holders 2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame 3. The rear seat back lock and bracket These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con- Underhood Some interior noises may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then 1. Any components mounted to the engine wall 2. Components that pass through the engine wall 3. Engine wall mounts and connectors 4. Loose radiator mounting pins 5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment 6. Hood striker out of adjustment These noises can be difficult to isolate since they can not be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best |