Noises are listed in this section under the area of the vehicle they are perceived to be coming from, not necessarily where the noise ordinates. There may be duplications since a single noise may be perceived to be coming from multiple areas of the vehicle.

Under each noise is listed the problem (symptom), possible cause, and corrective action (diagnosis and repair). If disassembly is required, a reference is given to the section in the manual describing the process.

When disassembly is required to gain access to the source of the noise, it is advisable to correct other possible noises in that general area before reassembly.

This information is a guide to some of the more common problems that have been experienced but not a substitute for the user's powers of perception. There is no substitute for a good set of ears.

To communicate a noise, words must be used. Many different words can be used to describe a noise. The noise description table lists noises and their description as used in the book.

Bang: Wooden screen door slamming

Buzz: A flying bumblebee

Chatter: Windshield wiper on a dry windshield

Chirp: A bird, or a cricket

Clunk: A heavy door closing

Creak: Rusty door hinge opening

Hoot: Owl like low whistle; air blowing over neck of a bottle

Itch: Two surfaces rubbing together under light contact

Jingle: Metal keys on key ring lightly touching

Knock: Heavy loud repeating sound like a knock on a door

Pop: Removing a cork from a bottle

Rapping: Quick light sound like someone rapping on a door

Rattle: Baby's rattle; stone bouncing around in a plastic container

Rolling: Marble rolling across a table

Rustle: Autumn leaves in the wind; sound of rushing water

Slap: Quick sharp blow with an open hand

Squeak: Tennis shoes on a wooden floor

Thump: A deep muffled knock such as a wooden bat hitting a tire

Ticking: Clock; tapping pencil lead on a table