Buick Encore: Squeaks and Rattles
Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / General Information & Maintenance / 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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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
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
Diagnostic system check instructions
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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Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
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Horns - Description and operation
HORNS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Description
The horn system consists of the following components:
HORN fuse
Underhood fuse block (contains PCB horn relay)
Horn switch
Horn-low note
Horn-high note
Body control module (BCM)
14 Horns Block Diagram
Fig. 6: 14 Horns Block Diagram
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