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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 door window glass installation.

Q: Is the door window glass installed correctly?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Assemble the door window glass again. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 2. 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 3.

NO: Adjust the door window glass. 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 2: Door Window Glass Malfunction

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the door window glass installation condition.

Q: Is the door window glass installed correctly?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Assemble the door window glass again. 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 the 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 glass 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 rod damage.

Q: Is the lock rod damaged?

YES: Repair or replace the lock rod, 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: Adjust the door 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.

Q: Is the door in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 3.

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

STEP 3. Check the grease.

Q: Is the door check or door hinge grease sufficient?

YES: Go to Step 4.

NO: Apply the grease, then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Does the door open and close correctly?

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 for 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 the door weatherstrip holder assembled correctly?

YES: Go to Step 4.

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

STEP 4. Check the door.

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.