It is rarely pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Audi Q2? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some checks. Our team has produced this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Audi Q2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Audi Q2.
Muffled exhaust noise Audi Q2
Exhaust pipe with holes Audi Q2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Audi Q2, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic reason. In order to verify this, locate somebody under the running motor car and accelerate to help them locate the starting point of the hole. Once identified, 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 Audi Q2
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Audi Q2 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. In fact 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 purpose. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Audi Q2 to discern the problem place, 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 having a look at this content page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Audi Q2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Audi Q2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Audi Q2
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To confirm, go under your Audi Q2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern 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 dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Audi Q2, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Audi Q2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Audi Q2 may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. In fact, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to verify, 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 verify 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.
