It is rarely pleasant to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you detect an exhaust noise that continues on your Citroen C1? It is highly probable that this is a small trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. 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 C1 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen C1.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen C1
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen C1
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen C1, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual cause. To be able to confirm this, situate a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them discover 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 Citroen C1
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen C1 is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Citroen C1 to discover the trouble place, 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 looking at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen C1.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen C1
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen C1
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Citroen C1, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discover 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 out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Citroen C1, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen C1 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen C1 may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to check, 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 motor, the more fixed it should be. Visually check 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.
