It is never pleasing to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you identify an exhaust noise that persists on your Citroen Berlingo 2? It is highly probable that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some verifications. Our team has made this to help you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen Berlingo 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen Berlingo 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen Berlingo 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen Berlingo 2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen Berlingo 2, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual reason. In order to validate this, situate someone under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them locate the starting point of the hole. Once found, 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 Citroen Berlingo 2
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen Berlingo 2 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 cause 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 Citroen Berlingo 2 to define the problem area, 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 looking at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen Berlingo 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen Berlingo 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen Berlingo 2
If, on the other hand, you are subject 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 injured. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Citroen Berlingo 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define the origin 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 2, 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 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen Berlingo 2 may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle 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 responds. 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 replaced.
