It is rarely pleasing to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. Thus, what if you spot an exhaust noise that persists on your Citroen Ds5? It is highly possible that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some checks. Our team has made this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen Ds5 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen Ds5.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen Ds5
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen Ds5
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen Ds5, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common reason. To be able to verify this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them determine the source 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 Ds5
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen Ds5 is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Citroen Ds5 to determine the problem area, and tighten or replace 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 content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen Ds5.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen Ds5
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen Ds5
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Citroen Ds5, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Citroen Ds5, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen Ds5 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen Ds5 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, as time passes, 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 reacts. 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 replaced.
