NO.15 ENGINE NOISE [MZ-CD 1.6]


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Engine noise

DESCRIPTION
•  Engine noise from under hood.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Intake-air system:
•  Detached air cleaner pipe(s).
•  Detached turbocharger pipe(s)
•  Detached charge air cooler hose(s)
Accessory drive system:
•  Accessory drive system
•  Drive belt incorrectly installed.
•  Pulley(s).
•  Lubricant or other contamination.
Noisy running:
•  Engine auxiliary components are loose or damaged.
Noisy running or valve train noise:
•  Valve clearance too large due to faulty valve tappets or worn valve train components.
•  Timing belt damaged
•  Drive belt incorrectly tensioned.
―  Drive belt chirp (Chirp is defined as a twittering noise, often intermittent)
•  Pulley misalignment (usually evident at idle).
―  Drive belt rattle (Rattle is defined as a metallic knocking noise)
•  Drive belt tensioner hitting the end stops.
•  Loose components or hardware.
―  Drive belt squeal (Squeal is defined as a continuous shriek, most noticeable when the engine is being accelerated or with electrical load.)
•  Drive belt tensioner worn, damaged or contaminated with oil.
―  Drive belt whine (Whine is defined as a continuous noise at the same frequency, generally associated with plastic pulleys.)
•  Poor surface finish on drive belt idler pulley flat surface(s).
•  Drive belt idler pulley bearing failure.
Noisy running or engine noise:
•  Engine components
―  Pistons
―  Piston rings
―  Connecting rod big end, main bearing or thrust bearing journals
―  Connecting rods bent or damaged

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
VISUALLY INSPECT RELATED PART CONDITION
•  Visually inspect the following:
Mechanical:
―  Air cleaner element
―  Air cleaner intake pipe
―  Air cleaner outlet pipe
―  Vacuum line(s)/vacuum connections
―  Charge air cooler
―  Charge air cooler intake hose
―  Charge air cooler outlet hose
―  Damaged or contaminated drive belt
―  Damaged or contaminated pulley(s)
―  Incorrect drive belt
―  Incorrect fitment of the drive belt
―  Drive belt tensioner
―  Drive belt idler pulley
―  Splash shield
―  Generator
―  A/C compressor
―  Loose hardware
―  Coolant leaks
―  Oil leaks
―  Solenoid valve(s)
―  Visibly damaged or worn parts
―  Loose or missing nuts or bolts
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
Repeat Step 1.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS
•  Inspect following intake-air system component for loose installation, cracks, damaged.
―  Air hose
―  Ventilation hose
―  Charge air inlet/outlet hose
―  Intake manifold
―  Charge air cooler
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the malfunctioning component and/or install the loose component properly.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT VACUUM HOSES
•  Inspect vacuum hose for loose installation, cracks, damaged.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the malfunctioning hose and/or install the loose hose properly.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT INSTALLATION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM
•  Inspect installation of the exhaust system part.
•   Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Install the exhaust system properly.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT ENGINE ACCESSORY COMPONENT
•  Inspect following accessory component for loose installation.
―  A/C compressor
―  Generator
•  Is there any loose installation?
Yes
Install the accessory components properly.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
•  Inspect drive belt condition for following.
―  Contamination (e.g. engine oil, engine coolant)
―  Crack
―  Exceed limit
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the drive belt.
No
Go to the next step.
7
INSPECT DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER
•  Inspect the auto tensioner.
•  Does the drive belt auto tensioner move smoothly?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner.
8
INSPECT PULLEY ALIGNMENT
•  Inspect the drive belt pulley alignment.
•  Is the alignment normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Install the drive belt pulley properly.
9
INSPECT ENGINE ACCESSORY COMPONENT
•  Inspect following accessory component for operation noise while turning on/off the system.
―  A/C compressor (A/C switch and fan switch turn on and off)
―  Generator (Electrical load turn on and off)
•  Is there excessive operation noise appeared?
Yes
Repair or replace suspect component as necessary.
No
Go to the next step.
10
VISUALLY INSPECT TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL
•  Remove parts necessary to inspect the turbocharger without remove the turbocharger.
•  Inspect if the turbocharger compressor wheel is bent, damaged, or interfering with the housing on the vehicle.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the turbocharger.
No
Go to the next step.
11
VISUALLY INSPECT TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL LOCK BOLT
•  Inspect if the turbocharger compressor wheel locknut is loose or has fallen down inside the turbocharger.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the turbocharger.
No
Go to the next step.
12
VERIFY TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL ROTATION
•  Inspect the turbocharger compressor wheel by hand.
•  Does the wheel turn easily and smoothly?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the turbocharger.
13
VISUALLY INSPECT TURBOCHARGER TURBINE WHEEL
•  Inspect if the turbocharger turbine wheel is damaged, cracked or interfering with the housing on the vehicle.
Note
•  Inspect all fins on each turbine wheel.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the turbocharger.
No
Go to the next step.
14
INSPECT WATER PUMP
•  Cool down the engine.
•  Remove the water pump.
•  Visually inspect water pump.
•  Is there any malfunction detected?
Yes
Replace the water pump.
No
Go to the next step.
15
INSPECT TIMING BELT
•  Inspect the timing belt and pulleys for followings.
―  Timing belt (contamination, cracked)
―  Timing belt tensioner (move smoothly)
―  Crankshaft and camshaft pulley (alignment and damaged)
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace malfunctioning part.
No
Go to the next step.
16
INSPECT OIL PUMP
•  Remove the oil pump.
•  Visually inspect oil pump.
•  Is there any malfunction detected?
Yes
Replace the oil pump.
No
Overhaul the engine and inspect following engine internal components.
•  HLA
•  Valve clearance
•  Valve tappets
•  Valve train components
•  Pistons
•  Piston rings
•  Connecting rod big end, main bearing or thrust bearing journals
•  Connecting rods
Replace malfunctioning part according to inspection result.
17
Verify test results.
•  If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•  If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.
―  If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
―  If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.