It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Volkswagen Touareg? It is highly possible that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some checks. Our team has made this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Volkswagen Touareg and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Volkswagen Touareg.
Muffled exhaust noise Volkswagen Touareg
Exhaust pipe with holes Volkswagen Touareg
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touareg, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical explanation. In order to validate this, locate somebody under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them discover the source of the hole. Once discovered, 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 Volkswagen Touareg
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Volkswagen Touareg is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some time and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Volkswagen Touareg to define the issue region, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Volkswagen Touareg.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Volkswagen Touareg
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Volkswagen Touareg
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To be certain, go under your Volkswagen Touareg, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define the source 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 out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touareg, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Volkswagen Touareg : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touareg may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 responds. 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 replaced.
