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Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Squeak and Rattle Diagnosis




Rattle Coming from the Side Rail




Rattle under Vehicle at Higher RPM




Squeak from the Front of the Vehicle in Cold Weather




Thump from Rear of Vehicle on Bumps




Glass Knock Coming from the Rear of the Vehicle When Driving Over Bumps




Rattle Coming from Door




Squeak When Operating Doors




Squeak Coming from Console When Shifting Manual Transaxle (Condition Occurs in Cold Weather with A Cold Engine)




Buzz from the Left Side of Instrument Panel




Squeak Coming from Instrument Cluster Trim Plate