It is rarely pleasing to discover a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you identify an exhaust noise that continues on your Citroen C-crosser? It is highly probable that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some inspections. Our team has written this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen C-crosser and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen C-crosser.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen C-crosser
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen C-crosser
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen C-crosser, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. To be able to verify this, situate 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 Citroen C-crosser
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen C-crosser is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. In fact 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 purpose. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Citroen C-crosser to define the problem area, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider looking at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen C-crosser.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen C-crosser
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen C-crosser
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be certain, go under your Citroen C-crosser, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define 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 Citroen C-crosser, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen C-crosser : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen C-crosser may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. In fact, after some time, 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 motor, 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 changed.
