Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Operating Condition - Vehicle Is Not Moving

1. Static operation

^ Noise occurs during part/system functioning.
GO to Symptom Chart - Squeak and Rattle.

2. While cranking

1. Grinding or whine, differential ring gear or starter motor pinion noise. GO to Symptom Chart - Engine Noise/Vibration.

2. Rattle. Exhaust hanger, exhaust heat shield or A/C line noise. GO to Symptom Chart - Squeak and Rattle.

3. Vibration. Acceptable condition.

3. At idle

^ Idle noise. GO to Symptom Chart - Idle
Noise/Vibration.

^ Idle vibration or shake. GO to Symptom
Chart - Idle Noise/Vibration.

4. During Gear Selection

1. Vehicle parked on a steep incline. Acceptable
noise.

2. Vehicle parked on a flat surface. GO to Symptom Chart - Driveline Noise/Vibration.

3. Vehicle with a manual transmission. GO to Symptom Chart - Transmission (Manual) and Transfer Case Noise/Vibration.