Do you experience an engine noise on your Citroen C4 when you drive your car? We can understand that this is very worrying and that you are wondering. Listening such a noise is not always a good signal, but it may also be nothing severe. To help you resolve this trouble, our team has decided to write this article to assist you in this research. In order to do this research as accurately as possible, we will first concentrate on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Citroen C4 metal type.
I experience a clicking engine noise Citroen C4
In case you know a clicking engine noise on your Citroen C4, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to determine the source area of it to be able to know the cause of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I experience a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you experience an engine noise on Citroen C4, and this noise is located at the top of the engine, it means that it is located at your cylinder head and accompanying parts. Two parts can be the triggers of these engine noises on Citroen C4. Either the hydraulic pushers, in general it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will experience 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 cases like this, reflect on swapping them.
I experience a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Citroen C4
If you have located the region of source of engine noise on Citroen C4 that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the triggers. In both circumstances, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two fixes are very complicated and most technicians will advise you to change the motor of your Citroen C4.
I experience an engine clicking noise on Citroen C4 coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is related to the combustion of your engine, there are three conceivable triggers of it. Examine 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 promote good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either obstructed or one or more injectors is affected. In this case, do not hesitate to browse this article which deals in detail with the several injector noises on Citroen C4.
Hissing noise / engine friction Citroen C4
Engine noise Citroen C4 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 check the condition and try to find the exact origin of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to happen in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to determine the area of origin of the noise. The three parts whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Citroen C4 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you find engine noise on Citroen C4, but this noise appears mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in such a case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. In fact, 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 confirm that the release bearing is indeed the trigger of your trouble, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Citroen C4.
Engine noise Citroen C4 close to a friction
In the case that you experience a motor noise on your Citroen C4, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the parts that triggers it is the origin of your problems.Often, we will start to experience a motor noise on Citroen C4, 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 trouble. So remember to check their condition and go to your technician to swap the parts in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more details about it, read this article on belt noise on Citroen C4 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Citroen C4
In the case that you experience an engine noise on Citroen C4 and this noise is similar to metal noise, it is conceivable that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. In fact, a metallic noise in the engine block is often connected with damaged sprockets. Try to check that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, almost instantly go to your mechanic or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This triggers a metallic noise each time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you drive on roads in poor condition. Examine the condition of your silentblocks and swap them if necessary. If you want to have more details about rubber mounts noises on Citroen C4, examine this article which gives you more details about the several types of noise and their origins.
