No. 21 Engine Noise: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - NO. 21 ENGINE NOISE [L3]

21 ENGINE NOISE
DESCRIPTION  Engine noise from under hood
POSSIBLE CAUSE  Squeal, click or chirp noise: 
  • Improper engine oil level
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Auto tensioner bearing malfunction
  • Generator installation (alignment)
  • Improper installation of purge solenoid valve
  • Splash shield or under cover looseness (splashed water to drive belts)

Rattle sound noise: 
  • Loose parts

Hiss sound noise: 
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Loose spark plug
  • Air leakage from intake air system

Rumble or grind noise: 
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Loose parts
  • Fluid level is low or air in power steering fluid

Rap or roar noise: 
  • Dynamic dumper looseness
  • Exhaust system looseness
  • Intake air system looseness
  • Variable tumble control actuator malfunction
  • Variable tumble control system malfunction
  • Improper balancer unit backlash

Other noise: 
  • Tappet noise
  • Timing chain noise
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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