It is never pleasant to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you notice an exhaust noise that remains on your Citroen Berlingo? It is highly possible that this is a minimal problem, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some investigations. Our team has created this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen Berlingo and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen Berlingo.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen Berlingo
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen Berlingo
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen Berlingo, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. In order to confirm this, situate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them find the origin 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 Citroen Berlingo
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen Berlingo is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Citroen Berlingo to identify the problem area, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking 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 Citroen Berlingo.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen Berlingo
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen Berlingo
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be destroyed. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be certain, go under your Citroen Berlingo, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Citroen Berlingo, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen Berlingo : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen Berlingo may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, as time passes, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 reacts. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine, 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.
