The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Obtaining rotational speed for the components rotating at both tire/wheel speed and driveline speed is critical to systematically eliminating specific vehicle component groups. These component rotational speeds can be generated by using the J 38792-VS , Vibrate Software, or through calculating them manually.
Important: Be certain to OBSERVE for disturbances that match the customer's description FIRST, then look at the J 38792-A frequency which corresponds with that disturbance.
Proper location of the J 38792-A , Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2, sensor onto the component which is most excited by the vibration disturbance is critical to obtaining an accurate frequency reading.
This test will duplicate virtually any disturbance which occurs while the vehicle is in motion.
Accelerate to a speed high enough above the speed of the disturbance to allow for the time needed to shift into NEUTRAL and for the engine to decrease in RPM to idle speed, before coasting down through the disturbance range.
This test will either eliminate or confirm the engine as a contributing cause of the customer concern.
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Caution: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage. | |||||||||||||
1 | Did you review the Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vibration Diagnosis and Correction | ||||||||||
2 | Visually inspect the tire and wheel assemblies, steering components and suspension components for any possible faults. Are the tire and wheel assemblies, steering components and suspension components in good working condition? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||||
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Important:: Do NOT operate the vehicle until the faults are corrected. Correct the faults with the tire and wheel assemblies, steering components, and/or suspension components before proceeding. Did you correct the faults with the tire and wheel assemblies, steering components, and/or suspension components? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||||||
Did you obtain the powertrain ratio for use with the J 38792-VS , or calculate the component rotational speeds, if J 38792-VS is NOT available? | Go to Step 5 | -- | |||||||||||
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Is the scan tool operating properly? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications | ||||||||||
6 | Install the J 38792-A , Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2. Is the J 38792-A operating properly? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) Description and Operation | ||||||||||
7 | Did the customer concern indicate that the vibration occurs ONLY while the vehicle is standing still? | Go to Step 8 | |||||||||||
Were you able to duplicate the customer's concern? | Go to Step 9 | ||||||||||||
Does the disturbance still occur while coasting-down in NEUTRAL? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 | |||||||||||
Does the disturbance still occur while going the same vehicle speed in a lower gear range? | |||||||||||||
11 | Did the J 38792-A detect a dominant frequency? | Go to Step 12 | |||||||||||
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Does the frequency data clearly fall within the tire/wheel parameters ONLY? |