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4. While moving the connector, check whether the male terminal
can be easily inserted or not.
If the male terminal can be easily inserted into the female termi-
nal, replace the female terminal.
Waterproof Connector Inspection
If water enters the connector, it can short interior circuits. This may lead to intermittent problems.
Check the following items to maintain the original waterproof characteristics.
RUBBER SEAL INSPECTION
Most waterproof connectors are provided with a rubber seal
between the male and female connectors. If the seal is missing,
the waterproof performance may not meet specifications.
The rubber seal may come off when connectors are discon-
nected. Whenever connectors are reconnected, make sure the
rubber seal is properly installed on either side of male or female
connector.
WIRE SEAL INSPECTION
The wire seal must be installed on the wire insertion area of a waterproof connector. Be sure that the seal is
installed properly.
Terminal Lock Inspection
Check for unlocked terminals by pulling wire at the end of connector.
An unlocked terminal may create intermittent signals in the circuit.
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Cold or Hot Start Up
On some occasions an electrical incident may occur only when the car is started cold, or it may occur when
the car is restarted hot shortly after being turned off. In these cases you may have to keep the car overnight to
make a proper diagnosis.
CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Introduction
In general, testing electrical circuits is an easy task if it is approached in a logical and organized method.
Before beginning it is important to have all available information on the system to be tested. Also, get a thor-
ough understanding of system operation. Then you will be able to use the appropriate equipment and follow
the correct test procedure.
You may have to simulate vehicle vibrations while testing electrical components. Gently shake the wiring har-
ness or electrical component to do this.
NOTE:
Refer to “How to Check Terminal” to probe or check terminal.
Testing for “Opens” in the Circuit
Before you begin to diagnose and test the system, you should rough sketch a schematic of the system. This
will help you to logically walk through the diagnosis process. Drawing the sketch will also reinforce your work-
ing knowledge of the system.
CONTINUITY CHECK METHOD
The continuity check is used to find an open in the circuit. The digital multimeter (DMM) set on the resistance
function will indicate an open circuit as over limit (no beep tone or no ohms symbol). Make sure to always start
with the DMM at the highest resistance level.
To help in understanding the diagnosis of open circuits, please refer to the previous schematic.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Start at one end of the circuit and work your way to the other end. (At the fuse block in this example)
Connect one probe of the DMM to the fuse block terminal on the load side.
Connect the other probe to the fuse block (power) side of SW1. Little or no resistance will indicate that
portion of the circuit has good continuity. If there were an open in the circuit, the DMM would indicate an
over limit or infinite resistance condition. (point A)
Connect the probes between SW1 and the relay. Little or no resistance will indicate that portion of the cir-
cuit has good continuity. If there were an open in the circuit, the DMM would indicate an over limit or infi-
nite resistance condition. (point B)
Connect the probes between the relay and the solenoid. Little or no resistance will indicate that portion of
the circuit has good continuity. If there were an open in the circuit, the DMM would indicate an over limit or
infinite resistance condition. (point C)
Any circuit can be diagnosed using the approach in the previous example.
OPEN A circuit is open when there is no continuity through a section of the circuit.
SHORT There are two types of shorts.
SHORT CIRCUIT
When a circuit contacts another circuit and causes the normal resistance to
change.
SHORT TO GROUND When a circuit contacts a ground source and grounds the circuit.
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VOLTAGE CHECK METHOD
To help in understanding the diagnosis of open circuits please refer to the previous schematic.
In any powered circuit, an open can be found by methodically checking the system for the presence of voltage.
This is done by switching the DMM to the voltage function.
Connect one probe of the DMM to a known good ground.
Begin probing at one end of the circuit and work your way to the other end.
With SW1 open, probe at SW1 to check for voltage.
voltage; open is further down the circuit than SW1.
no voltage; open is between fuse block and SW1 (point A).
Close SW1 and probe at relay.
voltage; open is further down the circuit than the relay.
no voltage; open is between SW1 and relay (point B).
Close the relay and probe at the solenoid.
voltage; open is further down the circuit than the solenoid.
no voltage; open is between relay and solenoid (point C).
Any powered circuit can be diagnosed using the approach in the previous example.
Testing for “Shorts” in the Circuit
To simplify the discussion of shorts in the system, please refer to the following schematic.
RESISTANCE CHECK METHOD
Disconnect the battery negative cable and remove the blown fuse.
Disconnect all loads (SW1 open, relay disconnected and solenoid disconnected) powered through the
fuse.
Connect one probe of the DMM to the load side of the fuse terminal. Connect the other probe to a known
good ground.
With SW1 open, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between fuse terminal and SW1 (point A).
no continuity; short is further down the circuit than SW1.
Close SW1 and disconnect the relay. Put probes at the load side of fuse terminal and a known good
ground. Then, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between SW1 and the relay (point B).
no continuity; short is further down the circuit than the relay.
Close SW1 and jump the relay contacts with jumper wire. Put probes at the load side of fuse terminal and
a known good ground. Then, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between relay and solenoid (point C).
no continuity; check solenoid, retrace steps.
VOLTAGE CHECK METHOD
Remove the blown fuse and disconnect all loads (i.e. SW1 open, relay disconnected and solenoid discon-
nected) powered through the fuse.
Turn the ignition key to the ON or START position. Verify battery voltage at the battery + side of the fuse
terminal (one lead on the battery + terminal side of the fuse block and one lead on a known good ground).
With SW1 open and the DMM leads across both fuse terminals, check for voltage.
voltage; short is between fuse block and SW1 (point A).
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no voltage; short is further down the circuit than SW1.
With SW1 closed, relay and solenoid disconnected and the DMM leads across both fuse terminals, check
for voltage.
voltage; short is between SW1 and the relay (point B).
no voltage; short is further down the circuit than the relay.
With SW1 closed, relay contacts jumped with fused jumper wire check for voltage.
voltage; short is down the circuit of the relay or between the relay and the disconnected solenoid (point C).
no voltage; retrace steps and check power to fuse block.
Ground Inspection
Ground connections are very important to the proper operation of electrical and electronic circuits. Ground
connections are often exposed to moisture, dirt and other corrosive elements. The corrosion (rust) can
become an unwanted resistance. This unwanted resistance can change the way a circuit works.
Electronically controlled circuits are very sensitive to proper grounding. A loose or corroded ground can drasti-
cally affect an electronically controlled circuit. A poor or corroded ground can easily affect the circuit. Even
when the ground connection looks clean, there can be a thin film of rust on the surface.
When inspecting a ground connection follow these rules:
Remove the ground bolt or screw.
Inspect all mating surfaces for tarnish, dirt, rust, etc.
Clean as required to assure good contact.
Reinstall bolt or screw securely.
Inspect for “add-on” accessories which may be interfering with the ground circuit.
If several wires are crimped into one ground eyelet terminal, check for proper crimps. Make sure all of the
wires are clean, securely fastened and providing a good ground path. If multiple wires are cased in one
eyelet make sure no ground wires have excess wire insulation.
For detailed ground distribution information, refer to “Ground Distribution” in PG section.
Voltage Drop Tests
Voltage drop tests are often used to find components or circuits which have excessive resistance. A voltage
drop in a circuit is caused by a resistance when the circuit is in operation.
Check the wire in the illustration. When measuring resistance with DMM, contact by a single strand of wire will
give reading of 0 ohms. This would indicate a good circuit. When the circuit operates, this single strand of wire
is not able to carry the current. The single strand will have a high resistance to the current. This will be picked
up as a slight voltage drop.
Unwanted resistance can be caused by many situations as follows:
Undersized wiring (single strand example)
Corrosion on switch contacts
Loose wire connections or splices.
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Tow Truck TowingAAS000EH
CAUTION:
All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.
It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during
towing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.
Always attach safety chains before towing.
When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and powertrain are in good order.
If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.
Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
2WD MODELS
INFINITI recommends that vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or that a dolly be
used as illustrated.
CAUTION:
Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or backward), as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the trans-
mission.
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels raised, always use towing dollies under
the rear wheels.
When towing rear wheel drive models with the front wheels on the ground or on towing dollies:
–Turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion with a rope or similar device.Never secure the steering wheel by turning the ignition key to the
LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism.
–Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position.
When the battery of vehicle equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, your vehicle
should be towed with the front wheels on towing dollies or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft before towing to prevent dam-
age to the transmission.
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Refer to the following chart for help in selecting the appropriate chemical product or sealant.
Product Description Purpose Nissan North America
Part No. (USA) Nissan Canada Part
No. (Canada) Aftermarket Cross-
reference Part Nos.
1 Rear View Mirror
Adhesive Used to permanently
remount rear view mirrors
to windows. 999MP-AM000P 99998-50505 Permatex 81844
2 Anaerobic Liquid Gas-
ket For metal-to-metal flange
sealing.
Can fill a 0.38 mm (0.015
inch) gap and provide
instant sealing for most
powertrain applications. 999MP-AM001P 99998-50503
Permatex 51813 and
51817
3 High Performance
Thread Sealant Provides instant sealing on
any threaded straight or
parallel threaded fitting.
(Thread sealant only, no
locking ability.)
Do not use on plastic. 999MP-AM002P 999MP-AM002P Permatex 56521
4 Silicone RTV Gasket Maker
999MP-AM003P
(Ultra Grey) 99998-50506
(Ultra Grey) Permatex Ultra Grey
82194;
Three Bond
1207,1215, 1216,
1217F, 1217G and
1217H
Nissan RTV Part No.
999MP-A7007
Gasket Maker for Maxima/
Quest 5-speed automatic
transmission
(RE5F22A) ––
Three Bond 1281B
or exact equivalent
in its quality
5 High Temperature,
High Strength Thread
Locking Sealant (Red) Threadlocker 999MP-AM004P 999MP-AM004P Permatex 27200;
Three Bond 1360,
1360N, 1305 N&P,
1307N, 1335,
1335B, 1363B,
1377C, 1386B, D&E
and 1388
Loctite 648
6 Medium Strength
Thread Locking Seal-
ant (Blue) Threadlocker (service tool
removable) 999MP-AM005P 999MP-AM005P Permatex 24200,
24206, 24240,
24283 and 09178;
Three Bond 1322,
1322N, 1324 D&N,
1333D, 1361C,
1364D, 1370C and
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Nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM ***
On board diagnostic system OBD system Self-diagnosis
Open loop OL Open loop
Oxidation catalyst OC Catalyst
Oxidation catalytic converter system OC system ***
Oxygen sensor O2S Exhaust gas sensor
Park position switch *** Park switch
Park/neutral position switch PNP switch Park/neutral switch
Inhibitor switch
Neutral position switch
Periodic trap oxidizer system PTOX system ***
Positive crankcase ventilation PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
Positive crankcase ventilation valve PCV valve PCV valve
Powertrain control module PCM ***
Programmable read only memory PROM ***
Pulsed secondary air injection control sole-
noid valve PAIRC solenoid valve AIV control solenoid valve
Pulsed secondary air injection system PAIR system Air induction valve (AIV) control
Pulsed secondary air injection valve PAIR valve Air induction valve
Random access memory RAM ***
Read only memory ROM ***
Scan tool ST ***
Secondary air injection pump AIR pump ***
Secondary air injection system AIR system ***
Sequential multiport fuel injection system SFI system Sequential fuel injection
Service reminder indicator SRI ***
Simultaneous multiport fuel injection sys-
tem *** Simultaneous fuel injection
Smoke puff limiter system SPL system ***
Supercharger SC ***
Supercharger bypass SCB ***
System readiness test SRT ***
Thermal vacuum valve TVV Thermal vacuum valve
Three way catalyst TWC Catalyst
Three way catalytic converter system TWC system ***
Three way + oxidation catalyst TWC + OC Catalyst
Three way + oxidation catalytic converter
system TWC + OC system ***
Throttle body TB Throttle chamber
SPI body
Throttle body fuel injection system TBI system Fuel injection control
Throttle position TP Throttle position
Throttle position sensor TPS Throttle sensor
Throttle position switch TP switch Throttle switch
Torque converter clutch solenoid valve TCC solenoid valve Lock-up cancel solenoid
Lock-up solenoid
NEW TERM
NEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATION OLD TERM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 3
Handling for Adhesive and Primer ...................... ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 4
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 4
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 4
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 5
Work Flow ........................................................... ..... 5
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ................................ ..... 5
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE .. ..... 6
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ...... ..... 6
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ................................................. ..... 6
REPAIR THE CAUSE ...................................... ..... 6
CONFIRM THE REPAIR .................................. ..... 7
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ...... ..... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................... ..... 7
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................ ..... 7
DOORS ............................................................ ..... 7
TRUNK ............................................................. ..... 8
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ................................ ..... 8
SEATS .............................................................. ..... 8
UNDERHOOD .................................................. ..... 8
Diagnostic Worksheet ......................................... ..... 9
WINDSHIELD GLASS ........................................... ....11
Removal and Installation ..................................... .... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ .... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 12
BACK DOOR WINDOW GLASS ........................... ... 13
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14
POWER WINDOW SYSTEM ................................. ... 15
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 15
System Description ............................................. ... 16
WITH FRONT POWER WINDOW ANTI-PINCH
SYSTEM .......................................................... ... 16 WITH FRONT AND REAR WINDOW ANTI-
PINCH SYSTEM .............................................. ... 16
MANUAL OPERATION ..................................... ... 17
AUTO OPERATION .......................................... ... 19
POWER WINDOW SERIAL LINK .................... ... 20
POWER WINDOW LOCK ................................ ... 20
RETAINED POWER OPERATION ................... ... 21
ANTI-PINCH SYSTEM ..................................... ... 21
POWER WINDOW CONTROL BY THE KEY
CYLINDER SWITCH ........................................ ... 21
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 22
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 22
Schematic/With Front Power Window Anti-Pinch
System ................................................................. ... 23
Wiring Diagram — WINDOW —/With Front Power
Window Anti-Pinch System ................................. ... 24
Terminal and Reference Value for BCM / With Front
Power Window Anti-Pinch System ...................... ... 28
Terminal and Reference Value for Power Window
Main Switch / With Front Power Window Anti-pinch
System ................................................................. ... 29
Terminal and Reference Value for Front Power Win-
dow Switch (Passenger Side) / With Front Power
Window Anti-pinch System .................................. ... 30
Schematic/With Front and Rear Power Window
Anti-Pinch System ............................................... ... 31
Wiring Diagram — WINDOW —/With Front and
Rear Power Window Anti-Pinch System ............. ... 32
Terminal and Reference Value for BCM / With Front
and Rear Power Window Anti-Pinch ................... ... 37
Terminal and Reference Value for Power Window
Main Switch / With Front and Rear Power Window
Anti-pinch System ................................................ ... 38
Terminal and Reference Value for (Front and Rear)
Power Window Switch / With Front and Rear Win-
dow Anti-pinch System ........................................ ... 39
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. ... 40
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 41
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ ... 41
DATE MONITOR .............................................. ... 41
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Work Flow ............................................................
... 42
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart / With Front
Power Window Anti-Pinch System ...................... ... 42
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart / With Front and
Rear Power Window Anti-Pinch System .............. ... 43
BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check ... ... 45
Power Window Main Switch Power Supply Circuit
Check .................................................................. ... 46
Front Power Window Switch (Passenger Side)
Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check ............ ... 47
Rear Power Window Switch (LH or RH) Power Sup-
ply and Ground Circuit Check / With Front and Rear
Power Window Anti-pinch System ....................... ... 48
Front Power Window Motor (Driver Side) Circuit
Check .................................................................. ... 49
Front Power Window Motor (Passenger Side) Cir-
cuit Check ............................................................ ... 50
Rear Power Window Motor (LH) Circuit Check / With
Front Anti-Pinch Power Window System ............. ... 50
Rear Power Window Motor (RH) Circuit Check / With
Front Anti-pinch Power Window System ............. ... 53
Rear Power Window Motor (LH or RH) Circuit Check
/ With Front and Rear Power Window Anti-pinch
System ................................................................. ... 55
Limit Switch Circuit Check (Driver Side) .............. ... 56
Limit Switch Circuit Check (Passenger Side) ...... ... 57
Limit Switch Circuit Check (Rear LH or RH) / With
Front and Rear Anti-Pinch System ...................... ... 59
Encoder Circuit Check (Driver Side) .................... ... 61
Encoder Circuit Check (Passenger Side) ............ ... 63
Encoder Circuit Check (Rear LH or RH) / With Front
and Rear Power Window Anti-Pinch System ....... ... 65
Door Switch Check .............................................. ... 67
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Check ............... ... 69
Power Window Serial Link Check (Passenger Side) ... 71
Power Window Serial Link Check (Rear LH or RH)
/ With Front and Rear Power Window Anti-pinch
System ................................................................. ... 73
Power Window Lock Switch Check ..................... ... 73
SIDE WINDOW GLASS ......................................... ... 74
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 74
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 74
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 75
FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR .......... ... 76
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 76
DOOR GLASS .................................................. ... 76
REGULATOR ASSEMBLY ............................... ... 77
Disassembly and assembly ................................. ... 78
REGULATOR ASSEMBLY ............................... ... 78
Inspection after Installation .................................. ... 78
SETTING OF LIMIT SWITCH ........................... ... 78
FITTING INSPECTION ..................................... ... 78
REAR DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR ............ ... 80
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 80 DOOR GLASS ..................................................
... 80
REGULATOR ASSEMBLY ................................ ... 81
Disassembly and assembly ................................. ... 82
REGULATOR ASSEMBLY ................................ ... 82
Inspection after Installation .................................. ... 82
SETTING OF LIMIT SWITCH (WITH ANTI-
PINCH SYSTEM ONLY) ................................... ... 82
FITTING INSPECTION ..................................... ... 83
INSIDE MIRROR .................................................... ... 84
Wiring Diagram —I/MIRR— ................................. ... 84
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 85
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 85
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 85
COMPASS ........................................................ ... 85
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ............................... ... 86
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 86
System Description .............................................. ... 86
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 88
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 88
Schematic ............................................................ ... 89
Wiring Diagram — DEF — ................................... ... 90
Terminal and Reference Value for BCM ............... ... 94
Terminal and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ....... ... 94
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... ... 95
DATA MONITOR ............................................... ... 96
ACTIVE TEST ................................................... ... 96
Work Flow ............................................................ ... 97
Trouble Diagnoses Symptom Chart ..................... ... 97
BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check ... ... 98
Rear Window Defogger Switch Circuit Check ...... ... 99
Rear Window Defogger Power Supply Circuit
Check ................................................................... .100
Rear Window Defogger Circuit Check ................. .102
Door Mirror Defogger Power Supply Circuit Check .103
Driver Side Door Mirror Defogger Circuit Check .. .105
Passenger Side Door Mirror Defogger Circuit Check .106
Rear Window Defogger Signal Check ................. .106
Filament Check .................................................... .108
Filament Repair .................................................... .108
REPAIR EQUIPMENT ...................................... .108
REPAIRING PROCEDURE .............................. .109
DOOR MIRROR ...................................................... .110
Wiring Diagram — MIRROR —/Without Memory
Mirror .................................................................... .110
Wiring Diagram — MIRROR —/With Memory Mirror . 111
Trouble Diagnosis ................................................ .113
Removal and Installation ...................................... .114
REMOVAL ......................................................... .114
INSTALLATION ................................................. .114
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .114
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. .114
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... .115
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CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to GW-9, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.
After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces=higher pitch noise/softer surfaces=lower pitch noises/edge to surface=chirping
Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.
Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
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