It is never pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that remains on your Citroen C3? It is highly probable that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some inspections. Our team has made this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen C3 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen C3.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen C3
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen C3
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 in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen C3, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual reason. In order to validate this, situate someone under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them identify the starting point of the hole. Once discovered, 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 C3
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen C3 is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and generate 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 C3 to identify the issue region, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about having a look at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen C3.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen C3
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen C3
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 weakened. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To be certain, go under your Citroen C3, 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 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 C3, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen C3 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen C3 may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. In fact, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 responds. 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 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 replaced.
