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Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine: NVH Mazda RX-8 I рестайлинг

No. 21 ENGINE NOISE [13B-MSP]

21ENGINE NOISE
DESCRIPTIONEngine noise from under the hood.
POSSIBLE CAUSESqueal, click or chirp noise: Improper engine oil level Improper drive belt tension Rattle sound noise: Loose parts Hissing noise: Vacuum leakage Loose spark plug Air leakage from intake-air system Improper VFAD control system operation Rumble or grind noise: Improper drive belt tension Rap or roar noise: Exhaust system looseness Other noise: Oil pump drive gear noise Oil pump drive chain noise

ENGINE NOISE - SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

STEPINSPECTIONRESULTSACTION
1Is squeal, click or chirp sound present?YesInspect the engine oil level or drive belts.
NoGo to the next step.
2Is rumble or grinding noise present?YesInspect the drive belts.
NoGo to the next step.
3Is rattle noise present?YesInspect the location of rattle for loose parts.
NoGo to the next step.
4Is hissing noise present?YesInspect for the following: Vacuum leakage Spark plug looseness Intake-air system leakage VFAD control system operation (See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION [13B-MSP] .)
NoGo to the next step.
5Is rap or roar noise present?YesInspect the exhaust system for loose parts.
NoGo to the next step.
6Is knocking noise present?YesGo to the symptom troubleshooting "No. 13 Knocking/pinging/detonation-Acceleration/cruise". (See NO. 13 KNOCKING/PINGING/DETONATION-ACCELERATION/CRUISE [13B-MSP] .)
NoIf the noise comes from engine internally, inspect for oil pump drive gear or chain noise.
7Verify test results. If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or the On-line Repair Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

No. 22 VIBRATION CONCERNS (ENGINE) [13B-MSP]

22VIBRATION CONCERNS (ENGINE)
DESCRIPTIONVibration from under hood or driveline.
POSSIBLE CAUSELoose installation bolts or worn parts Components malfunction such as worn parts

VIBRATION CONCERNS - SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

STEPINSPECTIONRESULTSACTION
1Inspect the following components for loose installation bolts or worn parts: Cooling fan No. 1 Cooling fan No. 2 Drive belt and pulleys Engine mounts Are all the items normal?YesInspect the following systems: Wheels MT AT Driveline Suspension
NoReadjust or retighten the engine mount installation position. Service if necessary for other parts.
2Verify test results. If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or the On-line Repair Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Vibration Method

  1. If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when the engine is vibrating, perform the steps below.

Note. There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an electrical malfunction. Some of the things to check for are: Connectors not fully seated. Wiring harnesses not having full play. Wires laying across brackets or moving parts Wires routed too close to hot parts. An improperly routed, improperly clamped, or loose wiring harness can cause wiring to become pinched between parts. The connector joints, points of vibration, and places where wiring harnesses pass such as through the firewall and body panels are the major areas to be checked.