Do you listen to an engine noise on your Citroen C3 Picasso while driving? We know that this is very stressing and that you are questioning. Discovering such a noise is not always a good indicator, but it may also be nothing severe. To support you solve this issue, our team has decided to produce this content to help you in this research. In order to conduct this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Citroen C3 Picasso metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Citroen C3 Picasso
In case you experience a clicking engine noise on your Citroen C3 Picasso, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to identify the origin location of it to be able to know the trigger of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I listen to a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you listen to an engine noise on Citroen C3 Picasso, and this noise is based at the top of the engine, it means that it is based at your cylinder head and accompanying components. Two components can be the triggers of these engine noises on Citroen C3 Picasso. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their faulty “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen to these clicking noises, often when cold and goes away when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the issue. In this case, consider swapping them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Citroen C3 Picasso
If you have found the place of origin of engine noise on Citroen C3 Picasso that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both circumstances, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very complex and most technicians will advise you to replace the motor of your Citroen C3 Picasso.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Citroen C3 Picasso coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is related to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible causes of it. Check the condition of your glow plugs which if worn can hinder the proper combustion of the fuel mixture. Then, your timing belt may be shifted and may poorly control the timing of the various engine parts to induce good combustion. And finally, the most classic trigger, comes from your injection, which is either clogged or one or more injectors is affected. In this case, do not be reluctant to browse this content which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Citroen C3 Picasso.
Hissing noise / engine friction Citroen C3 Picasso
Engine noise Citroen C3 Picasso close to a bearing
If it is close to a squeaking noise you may have one of the bearings of your engine accessory parts that are reached. So examine the condition and try to locate the exact origins of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to manifest in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to establish the area of origin of the noise. The three components whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Citroen C3 Picasso when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you pay attention to engine noise on Citroen C3 Picasso, but this noise occurs mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in such a case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. Indeed, a worn release bearing will make a noise close to a bell noise. To have more details about this noise and if you have managed to validate that the release bearing is indeed the cause of your concerns, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Citroen C3 Picasso.
Engine noise Citroen C3 Picasso close to a friction
In the case that you listen to a motor noise on your Citroen C3 Picasso, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the parts that causes it is the source of your concerns.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Citroen C3 Picasso, close to a friction when one of the belts is worn out or when one of the related parts like your alternator, or your tensioner roller is the issue. So bear in mind to examine their condition and go to your auto technician to swap the components in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more information about it, inspect this content on belt noise on Citroen C3 Picasso for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Citroen C3 Picasso
In the case that you listen to an engine noise on Citroen C3 Picasso and this noise is close to metal noise, it is plausible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. Indeed, a metallic noise in the engine block is often associated with damaged sprockets. Try to examine that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, as soon as possible go to your auto technician or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This causes a metallic noise every time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you drive on roads in poor condition. Check the condition of your silentblocks and swap them if required. If you want to have more details about rubber mounts noises on Citroen C3 Picasso, go through this content which gives you more details about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
