It is never pleasing to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you spot an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Skoda Kamiq? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some checks. Our team has made this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Skoda Kamiq and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Skoda Kamiq.
Muffled exhaust noise Skoda Kamiq
Exhaust pipe with holes Skoda Kamiq
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Skoda Kamiq, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic cause. To be able to verify this, locate someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them identify the origin 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 changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Skoda Kamiq
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Skoda Kamiq is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Skoda Kamiq to identify the issue location, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider looking at this content which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Skoda Kamiq.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Skoda Kamiq
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Skoda Kamiq
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be certain, go under your Skoda Kamiq, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Skoda Kamiq, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Skoda Kamiq : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Skoda Kamiq may be connected 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 examine, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it behaves. 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 examine 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 changed.
