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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Wind noise from the sun roof

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Wind noise › Wind noise from the sun roof
Fault diagnosisWind noise from the sun roof

WIND NOISE FROM THE SUN ROOF

1.8, 1.9 JTS, 2.2 JTS, 1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 JTD 16V, 2.4 JTD 20V

With the vehicle moving, there is noise coming from the sun roof, with the roof closed

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise disappears when the roof is opened.

Check that the wind noise is actually coming from the sun roof.

Move on to Step 1The noise persists with the roof open.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table S075 SUN ROOF NOISY / ROOF OPEN

The wind noise is coming from the front doors.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T001 WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT DOORS

The wind noise is coming from the rear doors.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T002 WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR DOORS

The wind noise is coming from the area of the bonnet

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T005 BONNET WIND NOISE

The wind noise is coming from the area of the windscreen.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T006 WINDSCREEN WIND NOISE

The wind noise is coming from the lower part of the passenger compartment.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T010 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WIND NOISE, LOWER AREA (UNDERBODY)

The wind noise is coming from the rear area.

Proceed as instructed in the

See table T025 WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR AREA

1SUN ROOF ALIGNMENT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the sun roof is fitted correctly. In particular, make sure that the roof - housing alignment is correctMove on to Step 2Problems with the sun roof alignment

Adjust the sun roof

Op. 7030B54 SUN ROOF (ASSEMBLY) - ALIGNMENT AND POSITIONING

2SUN ROOF ADJUSTMENT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the sun roof end of travel adjustment is correctMove on to Step 3Electric end of travel stops not aligned with mechanical stops

Adjust the sun roof end of travel stops

Op. 7030B54 SUN ROOF (ASSEMBLY) - ALIGNMENT AND POSITIONING

3SUN ROOF SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the sun roof sealEnd of diagnosisSeal fitting faulty

Refit the seal correctly

Op. 7030B21 SEAL FOR SLIDING ROOF GLASS PANEL, FRONT OR REAR - R.R.

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