Is there a published vibration test level for testing automotive components?
The proper method is to take accelerometer measurements on a representative vehicle at the component mounting location. The vehicle should be driven over a variety of road surfaces and at various speeds. This can be done at a proving ground, such as the Bosch test facility in New Carlisle, Indiana. Or you could do this on actual highways. or rough roads in the mountains or desert. You can then develop your own test levels. Also, refer to MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Vibration. See paragraph 2.2.1 and Figure 514.5C-1. This document is available at: Testing Standards.
