Buick Encore: Squeaks and Rattles
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SQUEAKS AND RATTLES
NOTE: Squeaks and rattles are caused by improperly controlled
relative motion
between vehicle components. There are 4 ways to prevent squeaks and
rattles.
- Attach the component that squeaks or rattles securely.
- Separate the components that squeak or rattle to prevent contact.
- Insulate the components that squeak or rattle.
- Insulate low uniform friction surfaces to eliminate stickslip motion.
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL TOOLS
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STRATEGY BASED DIAGNOSIS
The goal of Strategy Based Diagnosis is to provide guidance when you create a
plan of action for each specific
diagnostic situation. Following a similar plan for each diagnos
The following is an overview of instructions for the general information and
13 step System Verification
included in the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle procedure.
Diagnostic Instructions
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If available, press the front or rear of
the switch to increase or decrease
lumbar support. Release the switch
when the desired level of support is
reached.
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause injury to the
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not
intended to be specific to any
unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific
information see appropriate articles where available.
INTERPRETING A VOLTAGE CONTROLLED PATTERN
NOTE: Voltage controlled drivers are also k