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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

SYMPTOM CHART


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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Water Leak Through Door Window Glass

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the window glass runchannel.

Q: Is the window glass runchannel in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the door window glass installation.

Q: Is the door window glass installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Reinstall the door window glass. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check the clearance at the top of the door window glass.

Q: Is the clearance at the top of the door window glass correct?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Adjust the door window glass. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Door Window Glass Malfunction

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the door window glass installation condition.

Q: Is the door window installed correctly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Reinstall the door window glass. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the door sash.

Q: Is the door sash in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace door sash, then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Inspect the window regulator assembly.

Q: Is the window regulator assembly in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Repair or replace the window regulator assembly, then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Does the door window operate correctly?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Water Leak Through Door Edge

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip.

Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Check the door fit (alignment).

Q: Is the door fit (alignment) correct?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Adjust the door fit. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Water Leak from Door Center

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the drain hole.

Q: Is the drain hole clogged?

YES : Clean the drain hole, then go to Step 3.

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the weatherstrip.

Q: Is the weatherstrip in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace the weatherstrip, then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Door Hard to Open

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Adjust the latch and striker engagement.

Q: Is the latch and striker engagement adjusted?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust the latch and striker. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check for lock cable damage.

Q: Is the lock rod damaged?

YES : Repair or replace the lock cable, then go to Step 4.

NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the door handle flexibility (amount of movement of handle required to open door).

Q: Is the door handle flexibility good?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Check the door outside handle and inside handle. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Does the door open easily?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Door Does Not Open or Close Completely

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the door hinge position.

Q: Is the door hinge correct?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust the door hinge. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the door for damage.

Q: Is the door in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace the door, then go to Step 4.

STEP 3. Check lubrication.

Q: Are the door check and door hinge sufficiently lubricated?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Apply grease, then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Does the door open and close completely?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Uneven Gap Between Body

DIAGNOSIS

Adjust the door fit. Then check that the gap has been improved.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Wind Noise Around Door

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the weatherstrip for holding condition.

Q: Is the weatherstrip holding firmly?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust fit of door. Then go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check the weatherstrip for installation condition.

Q: Is the weatherstrip installed properly?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace the weatherstrip. Then go to Step 5.

STEP 3. Check the clearance.

Q: Are the door glass and door weatherstrip holder installed properly?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Adjust the door glass and the weatherstrip holder. Then go to Step 5.

STEP 4. Check the door for deformation.

Q: Is the door deformed?

YES : Repair or replace the door. then go to Step 5.

NO : Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q: Has the wind noise been improved?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : This diagnosis complete.