Engine - Engine Compartment Clicking Noise

Bulletin No: 01-056/08

Last Issued: 12/16/2008

Subject:
CLICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT - LIQUID SEEPAGE FROM NO. 3 ENGINE MOUNT

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2007-2009 CX-7 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3 ER**** **230320 (produced before Oct. 1, 2008)

DESCRIPTION





Some vehicles may experience a clicking noise from the engine compartment. The noise is most noticeable when the vehicle is rolling over a bump or driven on a rough road at approx. 10 - 15 mph. The noise may be caused by cracks inside the No. 3 engine mount rubber allowing liquid to seep out.

The durability of the No. 3 engine mount rubber has been improved during mass-production.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Inspect No. 3 engine mount rubber for liquid seepage.

^ If liquid seepage stains are present from No. 3 engine mount rubber, replace it according to Workshop Manual. Refer to "No. 3 Engine Mount Removal Note" located in (section 01-10 TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]).

^ If no liquid seepage stains are present from No. 3 engine mount rubber, refer to Workshop Manual for further diagnosis.

3. Verify repair.





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