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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Noise whilst driving

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Noise / vibrations › Noise whilst driving
Fault diagnosisNoise whilst driving

NOISE WHILST DRIVING

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is an unspecific noise.

This noise could be due to the engine assembly, the clutch-gearbox-differential unit or the braking system. In these cases the noise could also occur on even road surfaces or only in certain gears or certain conditions (gear engagement/release, braking, etc.)

Test results
1CHECKS IN FRONT AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise may be caused by:

- Objects housed in the dashboard or in the front doors

- Incorrect fastening of the front seat belts

Move on to Step 2Noise due to objects in the various compartmentsFasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
Seat belts incorrectly fastened

Renew the correct fastening

Op. 7065A12 FRONT SEAT BELT (ONE), LH OR RH, WITH PRETENSIONER ON REEL - R.R

2CHECKS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise may be caused by:

- Objects housed in the luggage compartment

- Spare wheel or tools (jack, etc.) incorrectly fastened

- Incorrect fastening of the rear parcel shelf

- Incorrect fastening of the tailgate

Move on to Step 3Noise due to objects in the luggage compartmentFasten the objects better or wrap them in foam or a soft cloth to stop the noise
Spare wheel or tools incorrectly fastenedRenew the correct fastening
Incorrect fastening of rear parcel shelfRenew the correct fastening of the rear parcel shelf
Incorrect fastening of tailgate

Restore correct fastening of the tailgate

Op. 7210E56 R.R. TAILGATE

3CHECKS IN REAR AREA OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment.

For example, check whether the noise could be caused by:

- Incorrect fastening of the rear seat belts

- Incorrect fastening of the rear seat

Move on to Step 4Side seat belts incorrectly fastened

Renew the correct fastening of the side belts

Op. 7065B10 REAR SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

Incorrect fastening of rear seat

Restore the correct fastening of the rear seat

Op. 7050A14 SPLIT REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY - R+R

4ROAD TEST TO IDENTIFY NOISEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Road test the vehicle to check the type of noise

See Test 70B ROAD TEST FOR NOISE RECOGNITION

End of diagnosis(only for 2.2 JTS) The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-differential-brakes)Search for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis.
(only for 3.2 V6) The noise is due to systems other than the suspension (power unit-clutch-gearbox-front differential-rear differential-brakes)
The noise is due to interior or exterior creaking of dashboard componentsRestore the correct fastening of the loose component
The noise is due to the sun roofSearch for the causes carrying out the appropriate fault diagnosis.
The noise has not been isolatedMove on to Step 5
5CHECKS UNDER THE BODYAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the noise is not due to the poor fastening of components or equipment. For example, check whether the noise may be caused by:

- Incorrect fastening of the front liners or engine guards

- Incorrect fastening of the rear liners or other exterior trim elements

End of diagnosisIncorrect fastening of bodywork elementsRestore correct fastening of problem elements

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