Vibration/Rattling under car
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From: Choudrant LA
Vibration/Rattling under car
When just driving slow like in a parking lot (5-15 miles per hour) and running about 1500 rpms, there is a light rattle under the car. It sounds like something is loose. You have to have the windows down to hear it. Since I don't have a lift at my disposal and I haven't had a chance to get my oil changed, I can't get under the car to see if I can see where its coming from.
Any ideas, other than just a ragged-out car!!!!!!!!
Any ideas, other than just a ragged-out car!!!!!!!!
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From: Nashville
Re: Vibration/Rattling under car (fullboogie)
When I had a rattle I found a loose O2 sensor. Thought is was coming from the trans. But just use a jack and some stands get under and check it out. I cleaned all of the junk under the car last time I was under it...
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From: Warner Robins GA
Re: Vibration/Rattling under car (eric_daniel)
There are lots of things that can rattle under there. For me, it was the metal line that goes between the catalytic converter and the diverter valve. It was vibrating against some other lines in the same area.
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From: Choudrant LA
Re: Vibration/Rattling under car (vinnies87)
Time to get under there and "Shake, Rattle, Roll"...... :cool:
I had thought of the exhaust hanger but just haven't looked yet. Thanks!!!!
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Re: Vibration/Rattling under car (eric_daniel)
knock on the cat. converter... sometimes they will break loose inside the housing and rattle like that. could also be the heat shield on the cat.
just climb under there and start shaking things.
just climb under there and start shaking things.
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