2010 JAGUAR XFR suspension

DTC Description Possible Causes Action cable
Height sensor
electrical fault
Height sensor linkage
bent
Incorrect height
sensor fitted voltages should be within ± 0.15v. To check sensor operation
on the vehicle: Check for water ingress around the height
sensors, electrical connectors or shaft end. Check for
excessive movement in the shaft in all directions. Raise
vehicle (ideally on wheels-free ramp) until suspension on
corner under investigation is at rebound to gain access to
height sensor. Access may be improved by removing road
wheel. Carefully disconnect the height sensor link from the
upper suspension arm. Monitor the height sensor signal
voltage output for the height sensor under investigation.
Position the sensor arm so it is in the mid position and
confirm that the voltage is around 2.5 volts. Move the sensor
arm over the range ±40° around the mid position and confirm
that the voltage changes smoothly between around 0.2 volts
and 4.8 volts. If voltages are incorrect or do not change
smoothly then replace sensor. NOTE: For angles of movement
beyond ±40°, the sensor signal will clamp to a voltage of
~0.15v or ~4.85v, depending on position of sensor lever. This
is normal. When investigation is complete, refit height sensor
link to upper arm. If any fixings to the height sensor body or
mounting bracket were slackened or found to be loose or if a
height sensor was changed, the vehicle ride height MUST be
re-calibrated. Refer to the relevant section of the workshop
manual for the calibration procedure C1A05-22
Left Rear Height
Sensor - Signal
amplitude >
maximum
Height sensor linkage
not connected
Height sensor or
bracket loose
Height sensor bracket
bent
Incorrect height
calibration
Height sensor linkage
toggled
Height sensor water
ingress
Wiring to height
sensor partial short to
ground
Wiring to height
sensor short to other
cable
Height sensor
electrical fault
Height sensor linkage
bent
Incorrect height
sensor fitted
Inspect for damage or loose fixings. NOTE If any height
sensor fixings were slackened or found to be loose or if a
height sensor was changed, the vehicle ride height MUST be
re-calibrated. Confirm that the correct height sensor part
number is fitted, as specified in the service parts database.
To check height sensor: Disconnect electrical connector to
height sensor and inspect connecter pins & terminals for
evidence of corrosion or water ingress. If no corrosion found,
disconnect harness at Control Module. A: Check for short
circuits between any of the 3 terminals and vehicle ground. B:
Check for electrical continuity between the two connectors for
each of the 3 terminals. Reconnect electrical connector at
Control Module only. C: Check voltages at terminals within
height sensor connector (sensor not connected), with respect
to vehicle body. • Voltage to sensor ground connection should
be ~0v • Voltage to sensor signal connection should be ~0v •
Voltage to sensor supply connection should be ~5v All
voltages should be within ± 0.15v. To check sensor operation
on the vehicle: Check for water ingress around the height
sensors, electrical connectors or shaft end. Check for
excessive movement in the shaft in all directions. Raise
vehicle (ideally on wheels-free ramp) until suspension on
corner under investigation is at rebound to gain access to
height sensor. Access may be improved by removing road
wheel. Carefully disconnect the height sensor link from the
upper suspension arm. Monitor the height sensor signal
voltage output for the height sensor under investigation.
Position the sensor arm so it is in the mid position and
confirm that the voltage is around 2.5 volts. Move the sensor
arm over the range ±40° around the mid position and confirm
that the voltage changes smoothly between around 0.2 volts
and 4.8 volts. If voltages are incorrect or do not change
smoothly then replace sensor. NOTE: For angles of movement
beyond ±40°, the sensor signal will clamp to a voltage of
~0.15v or ~4.85v, depending on position of sensor lever. This
is normal. When investigation is complete, refit height sensor
link to upper arm. If any fixings to the height sensor body or
mounting bracket were slackened or found to be loose or if a
height sensor was changed, the vehicle ride height MUST be
re-calibrated. Refer to the relevant section of the workshop
manual for the calibration procedure C1A05-76
Left Rear Height
Sensor - Wrong
mounting position
Incorrect height
calibration
Refer to the workshop manual and perform the height sensor
calibration procedure. Clear the DTC and retest the system C1A05-78
Left Rear Height
Sensor -
Alignment or
adjustment
incorrect
Incorrect height
calibration
Refer to the workshop manual and perform the height sensor
calibration procedure. Clear the DTC and retest the system

DTC Description Possible Causes Action C1A06-12
Right Rear
Height Sensor -
Circuit short to
power
Height sensor circuit
shorted to another
cable
Height sensor internal
fault
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check Rear Right
Height Sensor circuit for short to power, If circuit correct
suspect Sensor internal fault, replace as required C1A06-14
Right Rear
Height Sensor -
Circuit short to
ground or open
Wiring to sensor
(signal) open circuit
Wiring to height
sensor partial short to
ground
Wiring to height
sensor short to other
cable
Height sensor internal
electrical fault
Disconnect electrical connector to height sensor and inspect
connector pins & terminals for evidence of corrosion or water
ingress. If no corrosion found, disconnect harness at Control
Module. A: Check for short circuits between any of the 3
terminals and vehicle ground. B: Check for electrical continuity
between the two connectors for each of the 3 terminals.
Reconnect electrical connector at Control Module only. C:
Check voltages at terminals within height sensor connector
(sensor not connected), with respect to vehicle body. •
Voltage to sensor ground connection should be ~0v • Voltage
to sensor signal connection should be ~0v • Voltage to sensor
supply connection should be ~5v All voltages should be within
± 0.15v C1A06-21
Right Rear
Height Sensor -
Signal amplitude
< minimum
Height sensor linkage
not connected
Height sensor or
bracket loose
Height sensor bracket
bent
Incorrect height
calibration
Height sensor linkage
toggled
Height sensor water
ingress
Wiring to height
sensor partial short to
ground
Wiring to height
sensor short to other
cable
Height sensor
electrical fault
Height sensor linkage
bent
Incorrect height
sensor fitted
Inspect for damage or loose fixings. NOTE If any height
sensor fixings were slackened or found to be loose or if a
height sensor was changed, the vehicle ride height MUST be
re-calibrated. Confirm that the correct height sensor part
number is fitted, as specified in the service parts database.
To check height sensor: Disconnect electrical connector to
height sensor and inspect connecter pins & terminals for
evidence of corrosion or water ingress. If no corrosion found,
disconnect harness at Control Module. A: Check for short
circuits between any of the 3 terminals and vehicle ground. B:
Check for electrical continuity between the two connectors for
each of the 3 terminals. Reconnect electrical connector at
Control Module only. C: Check voltages at terminals within
height sensor connector (sensor not connected), with respect
to vehicle body. • Voltage to sensor ground connection should
be ~0v • Voltage to sensor signal connection should be ~0v •
Voltage to sensor supply connection should be ~5v All
voltages should be within ± 0.15v. To check sensor operation
on the vehicle: Check for water ingress around the height
sensors, electrical connectors or shaft end. Check for
excessive movement in the shaft in all directions. Raise
vehicle (ideally on wheels-free ramp) until suspension on
corner under investigation is at rebound to gain access to
height sensor. Access may be improved by removing road
wheel. Carefully disconnect the height sensor link from the
upper suspension arm. Monitor the height sensor signal
voltage output for the height sensor under investigation.
Position the sensor arm so it is in the mid position and
confirm that the voltage is around 2.5 volts. Move the sensor
arm over the range ±40° around the mid position and confirm
that the voltage changes smoothly between around 0.2 volts
and 4.8 volts. If voltages are incorrect or do not change
smoothly then replace sensor. NOTE: For angles of movement
beyond ±40°, the sensor signal will clamp to a voltage of
~0.15v or ~4.85v, depending on position of sensor lever. This
is normal. When investigation is complete, refit height sensor
link to upper arm. If any fixings to the height sensor body or
mounting bracket were slackened or found to be loose or if a
height sensor was changed, the vehicle ride height MUST be
re-calibrated. Refer to the relevant section of the workshop
manual for the calibration procedure C1A06-22
Right Rear
Height Sensor -
Signal amplitude
> maximum
Height sensor linkage
not connected
Height sensor or
bracket loose
Height sensor bracket
bent
Incorrect height
calibration
Height sensor linkage
toggled
Height sensor water
ingress
Wiring to height
Inspect for damage or loose fixings. NOTE If any height
sensor fixings were slackened or found to be loose or if a
height sensor was changed, the vehicle ride height MUST be
re-calibrated. Confirm that the correct height sensor part
number is fitted, as specified in the service parts database.
To check height sensor: Disconnect electrical connector to
height sensor and inspect connecter pins & terminals for
evidence of corrosion or water ingress. If no corrosion found,
disconnect harness at Control Module. A: Check for short
circuits between any of the 3 terminals and vehicle ground. B:
Check for electrical continuity between the two connectors for
each of the 3 terminals. Reconnect electrical connector at
Control Module only. C: Check voltages at terminals within

DTC Description Possible Causes Action sensor partial short to
ground
Wiring to height
sensor short to other
cable
Height sensor
electrical fault
Height sensor linkage
bent
Incorrect height
sensor fitted height sensor connector (sensor not connected), with respect
to vehicle body. • Voltage to sensor ground connection should
be ~0v • Voltage to sensor signal connection should be ~0v •
Voltage to sensor supply connection should be ~5v All
voltages should be within ± 0.15v. To check sensor operation
on the vehicle: Check for water ingress around the height
sensors, electrical connectors or shaft end. Check for
excessive movement in the shaft in all directions. Raise
vehicle (ideally on wheels-free ramp) until suspension on
corner under investigation is at rebound to gain access to
height sensor. Access may be improved by removing road
wheel. Carefully disconnect the height sensor link from the
upper suspension arm. Monitor the height sensor signal
voltage output for the height sensor under investigation.
Position the sensor arm so it is in the mid position and
confirm that the voltage is around 2.5 volts. Move the sensor
arm over the range ±40° around the mid position and confirm
that the voltage changes smoothly between around 0.2 volts
and 4.8 volts. If voltages are incorrect or do not change
smoothly then replace sensor. NOTE: For angles of movement
beyond ±40°, the sensor signal will clamp to a voltage of
~0.15v or ~4.85v, depending on position of sensor lever. This
is normal. When investigation is complete, refit height sensor
link to upper arm. If any fixings to the height sensor body or
mounting bracket were slackened or found to be loose or if a
height sensor was changed, the vehicle ride height MUST be
re-calibrated. Refer to the relevant section of the workshop
manual for the calibration procedure C1A06-76
Right Rear
Height Sensor -
Wrong mounting position
Incorrect height
calibration
Refer to the workshop manual and perform the height sensor
calibration procedure. Clear the DTC and retest the system C1A06-78
Right Rear
Height Sensor -
Alignment or
adjustment
incorrect
Incorrect height
calibration
Refer to the workshop manual and perform the height sensor
calibration procedure. Clear the DTC and retest the system C110C-01
Left Front
Damper
Solenoid -
General
electrical failure
Left front damper
solenoid circuit fault
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check Front Left
damper solenoid circuit for faults, If no faults are evident
suspect a faulty control module, refer to the new module
installation note at the top of the DTC Index C110C-18
Left Front
Damper
Solenoid -
Circuit current
below threshold
Front Left Damper
Actuator open circuit
at startup
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check Front Left
Damper Solenoid circuit resistance. Damper solenoid circuit
should lie in range of 2 to 3.5 ohms C110C-19
Left Front
Damper
Solenoid -
Circuit current
above threshold
Front Left Damper
Solenoid circuit
current above
threshold
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check Front Left
Damper Solenoid circuit resistance. Damper solenoid circuit
should lie in range of 2 to 3.5 ohms C110C-14
Left Front
Damper
Solenoid - Short
to ground, open
circuit
Left front damper
solenoid circuit - short
to ground, open circuit
Left front damper
failure
Carry out any pinpoint tests associated with this DTC using
the manufacturer approved diagnostic system. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check left front damper solenoid
circuit for short to ground, open circuit. Check and install a
new damper as required. Refer to the warranty policy and
procedures manual if a module/component is suspect C110C-1D
Left Front
Damper
Solenoid -
Circuit current
out of range
Left front damper
solenoid circuit - short
to ground/power, open
circuit
Left front damper
failure
Carry out any pinpoint tests associated with this DTC using
the manufacturer approved diagnostic system. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check left front damper solenoid
circuit for short to ground, power, open circuit. Check and
install a new damper as required. Refer to the warranty policy
and procedures manual if a module/component is suspect C110C-64
Left Front
Damper
Solenoid -
Signal
plausibility
failure
Front Left Damper
Solenoid Measured
Current control loop
failed
Front Left Damper
Solenoid open circuit
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check Front Left
Damper Solenoid circuit resistance. Damper solenoid circuit
should lie in range of 2 to 3.5 ohms

DTC Description Possible Causes Action Sensor or Left Rear
Vertical Acceleration
Sensor or Right Rear
Vertical Acceleration
Sensor supply partial
short to other circuit
or ground
Left Front Vertical
Acceleration Sensor or
Right Front Vertical
Acceleration Sensor or
Left Rear Vertical
Acceleration Sensor or
Right Rear Vertical
Acceleration Sensor
internal failure
Internal control
module failure U0001-88
High speed CAN
communication
bus - Bus off
Lost Communication
With Engine Control
Module (ECM) (CAN
Bus circuit fault)
Check Engine Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check CAN Bus circuit for faults,
check CAN circuits for open circuits or shorts to power, ground
or other circuits U0100-00
Lost
Communication
With ECM/PCM A
- No sub type
information
Missing message from
ECM
Check Engine Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check CAN Bus for circuit fault U0101-00
Lost
Communication
with TCM - No
sub type
information
Lost Communication
with Transmission
control module (TCM)
(CAN Bus circuit fault)
Check Transmission Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer to
the electrical circuit diagrams and check CAN Bus for circuit
fault U0103-00
Lost
Communication
With Gear Shift
Control Module
A - No sub type
information
Lost Communication
With Gear Shift
Module (GSM) (CAN
Bus circuit fault)
Check Gear Shift Module for stored DTCs. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check Can Bus for circuit faults U0121-00
Lost
Communication
With Anti-Lock
Brake System
(ABS) Control
Module - No sub type information
Lost Communication
With Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) Control
Module (CAN Bus
circuit fault)
Check Anti lock Brake System Control Module for stored DTCs.
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check Can Bus
circuit to Anti lock Brake System Control Module for circuit
faults U0132-00 Lost
Lost Communication
Check Air Suspension Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer to Communication With Suspension With Air Suspension the electrical circuit diagrams and check CAN Bus circuit to Air Control Module Control Module (CAN Suspension Control Module for circuit faults A - No sub type Bus circuit fault information U0136-00
Lost
Communication
With Differential
Control Module -
Rear - No sub type information
Lost Communication
With Rear Differential
Control Module (CAN
Bus circuit fault)
Check Rear Differential Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer
to the electrical circuit diagrams and check Can Bus circuit to
Rear Differential Control Module for circuit faults U0140-00
Lost
Communication
With Body
Control Module -
No sub type
information
Lost Communication
With Body Control
Module (Front Smart
Junction Box) (CAN
Bus circuit fault)
Check Body Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check CAN Bus circuit to Body
Control Module for faults U0142-00
Lost
Communication
With Body
Control Module
B - No sub type
information
Lost Communication
with rear smart
junction box (CAN Bus
circuit fault)
Check Rear Smart Junction Box for stored DTCs. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check Can Bus circuit to Rear
Smart Junction Box for faults U0155-00
Lost
Communication
With Instrument
Panel Cluster
Lost Communication
With Instrument Panel
Cluster (IPC) Control
Check Instrument Panel Cluster for stored DTCs. Refer to the
electrical circuit diagrams and check CAN Bus to Instrument
Panel Cluster for circuit fault

DTC Description Possible Causes Action (IPC) Control
Module - No sub
type information Module (CAN bus
circuit fault) U0300-00
Internal control
module software
incompatibility -
No sub type
information
CAN master
configuration ID
incorrect
Check Front Smart Junction Box vehicle configuration file,
check part number of adaptive damping control module U0401-68
Invalid Data
Received from
ECM/PCM A -
Event
information
Invalid Data Received
from Engine Control
Module
Check Engine Control Module for DTCs. Refer to the relevant
DTC index U0402-68
Invalid Data
Received from TCM - Event
information
Invalid Data Received
from Transmission
control module
Check for Transmission Control Module DTCs. Refer to relevant
DTC index U0404-68
Invalid Data
Received from
Gear Shift
Control Module
A - Event
information
Invalid data received
from gear shift control
module
Check Gear Shift Control Module for DTCs. Refer to the
relevant DTC index U0415-68
Invalid Data
Received From
Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS)
Control Module -
Event
information
Invalid Data Received
From Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) Control
Module
Check for Anti lock Brake System DTCs. Refer to the relevant
DTC index U0421-68
Invalid Data
Received from
Suspension
Control Module
A - Event
information
Invalid Data Received
From Air Suspension
Control Module
Check Air Suspension Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer to
the relevant DTC index U0422-68
Invalid Data
Received From
Body Control
Module - Event
information
Invalid Data Received
From Body Control
Module (Front Smart
Junction Box)
Check Body Control Module (Front Smart Junction Box) for
stored DTCs. Refer to the relevant DTC index U0437-68
Invalid Data
Received From
Differential
Control Module -
Rear - Event
information
Invalid Data Received
From Rear Differential
Control Module
Check Rear Differential Control Module for stored DTCs. Refer
to the relevant DTC index U0443-68
Invalid Data
Received From
Body Control
Module B -
Event
information
Invalid Data Received
From body control
module B (Rear Smart
Junction Box)
Check rear smart junction box for DTCs and refer to relevant
DTC index U1A14-00 CAN
initialization
failure - No sub type information
CAN network harness
short, disconnected
Refer to circuit diagrams and check CAN Bus circuit for fault
(short to power, ground or open circuit) U2100-00
Initial
Configuration
Not Complete -
No sub type
information
Car Configuration
Data not loaded (New
Body Control Module
(Front Smart Junction
Box) fitted to vehicle
and not initialized)
Internal Body Control
Module (Front Smart
Junction Box) failure
Install car config to Front Smart Junction Box. Clear DTC and
retest systems U2101-00
Control Module
Configuration
Incompatible -
No sub type
information
Car Configuration
Data transmitted over
CAN does not match
adaptive damping
control module
internal config
Carry out the new module software installation procedure

DTC Description Possible Causes Action U0300-00
Internal Control Module
Software
Incompatibility - No
sub type information
Invalid configuration
message is received
Re-configure the speed control module using the
manufacturer approved diagnostic system. Clear
DTCs and re-test. If DTC still logged, suspect
incorrect speed control module installed. Check and
install a new module as required, refer to new
module/component installation note at top of DTC
Index U0300-55
Internal Control Module
Software
Incompatibility - Not
configured
RJB - at least one of the
car configuration
parameters is not
configured
Re-configure the RJB using the manufacturer
approved diagnostic system U0401-00
Invalid Data Received
From ECM/PCM A - No
sub type information
ECM did not respond
properly to speed control
cancel or auto brake
cancel request
Check ECM for related DTCs and refer to relevant
DTC Index U0401-67
Invalid Data Received
From ECM/PCM A -
Signal incorrect after
event
ECM did not respond
properly to speed control
resume request
Check ECM for related DTCs and refer to relevant
DTC Index U0401-81
Invalid Data Received
From ECM/PCM A -
Invalid serial data
received
Invalid data received
from engine control
module
Bus signal/message
failure
Speed control inhibited
by ECM
Check the Engine Control Module for related DTCs
and refer to relevant DTC Index. If U040181 is
logged as historic but no other DTCs have logged in
the engine control module at the same time and
distance, it may be caused by cranking with low
voltage conditions. Check battery and charging
system according to instructions in the battery care
manual. Install the latest Engine Control Module
software using the manufacturer approved diagnostic
system, contact Dealer Technical Support before
replacing components U0415-53
Invalid Data Received
From Anti-Lock Braking
System (ABS) Control
Module - De-activated
Event information
Deactivated
Check the Anti-Lock Braking System Module for
related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index U0415-81
Invalid Data Received
From Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) Control
Module - Invalid serial
data received
Stability assist fault
Check ABS module for related DTCs and refer to
relevant DTC Index U0417-67
Invalid Data Received
From Park Brake
Control Module - Signal
incorrect after event
Parking brake module did
not respond properly to
apply request
Check parking brake module for related DTCs and
refer to relevant DTC Index U0417-81
Invalid Data Received
From Park Brake
Control Module -
Invalid serial data
received
Speed control inhibited
by parking brake module
Check parking brake module for related DTCs and
refer to relevant DTC Index U0418-68
Invalid Data Received
From Brake System
Control Module - Event
information
Event information
Check the Anti-Lock Braking System Module for
related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index U0421-81
Invalid Data Received
From Suspension
Control Module 'A' -
Invalid serial data
received
Invalid serial data
received
Check the Suspension Control Module for related
DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index U0423-81
Invalid Data Received
From Instrument Panel
Control Module -
Invalid serial data
received
Speed control inhibited
by instrument cluster
Check instrument cluster, CJB and RJB for related
DTCs and refer to relevant DTC Index U1A00-88
Private Communication
Network - Bus off
Bus off
The module setting this code has disabled CAN
transmission. Check for other bus off codes. Check
the module and circuits. Refer to the electrical circuit
diagrams. Clear all DTCs and road test the vehicle. If
the concern reoccurs contact Dealer Technical

Jacking and Lifting - Lifting
Description and Operation

Lifting Points—Twin-Post Hoist and Floor Jack

CAUTIONS: Published: 11-May-2011

Do not allow the hoist adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer bar, rear subframe stabilizer
brackets or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator. Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering
linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters of two-post hoists prior to lifting
the vehicle.


Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Damage to the differential housing and cover may occur.
When using a floor jack, a cushioned pad must be utilized to avoid body damage.

Published: 16-Sep-2013
Noise, Vibration and Harshness - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Diagnosis and Testing

Principle of Operation

For a detailed description of Noise, Vibration and Harshness issues, refer to the Description and Operation section of the
workshop manual.
REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer's concerns by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.

2. Visually inspect the vehicle to determine any obvious cause(s) of the concern(s).

3. If the inspection reveals obvious causes that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s) and refer to the Symptom Chart.

How To Use This Diagnostic Procedure Section

Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) concerns have become more important as vehicles have become more sensitive to
these vibrations. This section is designed as an aid to identifying these situations
The section provides diagnostic procedures based on symptoms. If the condition occurs at high speed, for instance, the
most likely place to start is under High Speed Shake
The road test procedure will tell how to sort the conditions into categories and how to tell a vibration from a shake
A series of Road Test Quick Checks is provided to make sure that a cause is either pinpointed or eliminated
Name the condition, proceed to the appropriate section and locate the correct diagnosis. When the condition is
identified, the job is partly done
Follow the diagnostic procedure as outlined
Quick Checks are described within the step, while more involved tests and adjustments are outlined in General
Procedures
Always follow each step exactly and make notes to recall important findings later

Customer Interview

The road test and customer interview (if available) provide information that will help identify the concerns and will provide
direction to the correct starting point for diagnosis.

Identify the Condition
NVH problems usually occur in a number of areas:
tires
engine accessories
suspension
driveline
air leakage (wind noise)
squeaks and rattles
heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
electrical (e.g. motor noise)
transmission
engine

It is important, therefore, that an NVH concern be isolated into its specific area(s) as soon as possible. The easiest and
quickest way to do this is to carry out the Road Test as outlined.

Noise Diagnostic Procedure

Non-Axle Noise

The five most important sources of non-axle noise are exhaust, tires, roof racks, trim and mouldings, and transmission.

Therefore, make sure that none of the following conditions are the cause of the noise before proceeding with a driveline tear
down and diagnosis.

Under certain conditions, the pitch of the exhaust may sound very much like gear noise. At other times, it can be
mistaken for a wheel bearing rumble
Tires, especially snow tires, can have a high pitched tread whine or roar, similar to gear noise. Radial tires, to some
degree, have this characteristic. Also, any non-standard tire with an unusual tread construction may emit a roar or
whine type noise
Trim and mouldings can also cause whistling or a whining noise
Clunk may be a metallic noise heard when the automatic transmission is engaged in reverse or drive, or it may occur
when the throttle is applied or released. It is caused by backlash somewhere in the driveline
Bearing rumble sounds like marbles being tumbled. This condition is usually caused by a damaged wheel bearing