V
ario
R
oof R171
T
roubleshooting
T
ree
Status July 18, 2006
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Noises
1.1
General information on noises on the Vario roof
Ensure that the customer removes all personal belongings from the vehicle before the vehicle
analysis. For achieving a correct noise analysis, the customer has to demonstrate the
complaints to the workshop employee.
Dry, dirty seals at the Vario roof are the most common cause for cracking and ripping noises
while driving. Therefore, it is imperative to attend to the seals first.
Ripping and creaking noises in driving can also be transmitted to the Vario roof through the
vehicle shell or loose threaded connections of assembly parts, e.g. C-pillar.
In case of complaint, all repair works are to be carried out only on the basis of the released
workshop literature and with the approved repair materials (e.g. noise reduction service kit,
part no. A 000 580 03 50).
A helpful medium for locating noises in the vehicle is a noise hearing set, e.g. the "Chassis
Ear" from Steelman that Chrysler has employed successfully.
"Wireless Chassis Ear"
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