It is rarely pleasant to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you discover an exhaust noise that remains on your Hyundai Santa Fe? It is highly probable that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. Our team has created this to help you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Hyundai Santa Fe and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Hyundai Santa Fe.
Muffled exhaust noise Hyundai Santa Fe
Exhaust pipe with holes Hyundai Santa Fe
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Hyundai Santa Fe, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. In order to confirm this, situate someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them recognize the source of the hole. Once found, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Hyundai Santa Fe
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Hyundai Santa Fe is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Hyundai Santa Fe to determine the issue location, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider having a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Hyundai Santa Fe.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Hyundai Santa Fe
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Hyundai Santa Fe
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be damaged. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Hyundai Santa Fe, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine the origin of the noise. You should move things between things in the problematic part, if they are baffles, you can try to push the section a little bit to try to block them and thus limit their movements. If it is a dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Hyundai Santa Fe, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Hyundai Santa Fe : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Hyundai Santa Fe may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to check, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it reacts. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually check the fasteners for which you have doubts. Finally, it is possible that a silentbloc may have died . In this case it will have to be replaced.
