Official LR Steering Noise Definitions | |
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GENERAL STEERING SYSTEM NOISES
BOOM
Rhythmic sound like a drum roll or distant thunder. May cause pressure on the ear drum
BUZZ
Low-pitched sound, like a bee. Usually associated with vibrations
CHATTER
Rapidly repeating metallic sound
CHUCKLE
Rapid noise that sounds like a stick against the spokes of a spinning bicycle wheel
CHIRP
High pitched rapidly repeating sound, like chirping birds
CLICK
Light sound, like a ball point pen being clicked
CLICK/THUMP
Heavy metal-to-metal sound, like a hammer striking steel
GRIND
Abrasive sound, like a grinding wheel or sandpaper rubbing against wood
GROAN/MOAN
Continuous, low-pitched humming sound
GROAN/HOWL
Low, guttural sound, like an angry dog
HISS
Continuous sound like air escaping from a tire valve
HUM
Continuous sound of varying frequencies, like a wire humming in the wind
KNOCK
Heavy, loud repeating sound like a knock on a door
PING
Similar to knock, except at higher frequency
RATTLE
A sound suggesting looseness, such as marbles rolling around in a can
ROAR
Deep, long, prolonged sound like an animal, or winds and ocean waves
RUMBLE
Low, heavy continuous sound like that made by wagons or thunder
SCRAPE
Grating noise like one hard plastic part rubbing against another
SQUEAK
High-pitched sound like rubbing a clean window
SQUEAL
Continuous, high-pitched sound like running finger nails across a chalkboard
TAP
Light, hammering sound like tapping pencil on edge of table. May be rhythmic or intermittent
WHIRR/WHINE
High-pitched buzzing sound, like an electric motor or drill
WHISTLE
Sharp, shrill sound, like wind passing a small opening
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