Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Exterior Windnoise

Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual / Vehicle - General / Exterior Windnoise

Warning:Refer toAssistant Driving Warning.

Exterior windnoise is louder when the vehicle is driven withone or more windows down. Exterior windnoise occurs when air passesover the body panels, the seams, or the openings. Use the followingitems during the test drive in order to aid in the detection ofleaks:

Mechanic's stethoscope or heater hoseMasking tape–51-mm (2-in)widthStrip caulkA water soluble marking pencilWhile driving, determine the location of the exteriorwindnoise by lowering one window at a time. If the locationcorresponds with the condition in step 2, pull over and make atemporary repair with 51-mm (2-in) widemasking tape.Tape over the gaps and the moldings one at a time. Testbetween each taping. Taping over the gaps and moldings will correctthe condition.Temporarily repair the condition with masking tape. Adjustthe tape when needed.Continue testing in order to determine if the noise has beeneliminated or other leak areas exist.When all the reported leak conditions are located, makepermanent repairs using the proper alignment techniques and thesealing materials.

Work Stall Test Warning

Warning:One or more of the following guidelines may apply whenperforming specific required tests in the work stall:When a test requires spinning the drive wheels with thevehicle jacked up, adhere to t ...

Interior Windnoise

Warning:Refer toAssistant Driving Warning.Interior windnoise is not heard when the window is lowered.Interior windnoise is caused by the air leaving the inside of thevehicle through a seal or a seam.T ...

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Power Outlets
The vehicle has three 12-volt accessory power outlets, which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are power outlets: On the center stack below the climate control system. On the rear of the center floor console. I ...