It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you identify an exhaust noise that continues on your Citroen Xantia? It is highly possible that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some verifications. Our team has made this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen Xantia and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen Xantia.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen Xantia
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen Xantia
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to 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 Xantia, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical cause. In order to verify this, situate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them identify the origin 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 swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Citroen Xantia
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen Xantia is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated as a consequence of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen with 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 Xantia to determine the problem region, 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 taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen Xantia.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen Xantia
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen Xantia
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To confirm, go under your Citroen Xantia, 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 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 Xantia, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen Xantia : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen Xantia may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile chassis can come off. In this case, you need to examine, 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 unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually examine 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 swapped.
