It is never pleasant to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you notice an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Citroen C3 Picasso? It is highly possible that this is a minor trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some verifications. Our team has created this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen C3 Picasso and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen C3 Picasso.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen C3 Picasso
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen C3 Picasso
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen C3 Picasso, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. In order to verify this, situate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them find the origin 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 C3 Picasso
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen C3 Picasso is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated as a consequence of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Citroen C3 Picasso to establish the trouble area, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this content which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen C3 Picasso.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen C3 Picasso
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen C3 Picasso
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, 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 cause of this noise. To confirm, go under your Citroen C3 Picasso, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to establish 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Citroen C3 Picasso, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen C3 Picasso : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen C3 Picasso 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 behaves. 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 replaced.
