It is rarely 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 persists on your Kia Soul? It is highly possible that this is a small trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some verifications. Our team has written this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Kia Soul and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Kia Soul.
Muffled exhaust noise Kia Soul
Exhaust pipe with holes Kia Soul
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 Kia Soul, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular reason. To be able to confirm this, position a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them find 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 Kia Soul
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Kia Soul 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 along with time and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Kia Soul to define the trouble region, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider looking at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Kia Soul.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Kia Soul
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Kia Soul
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 destroyed. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be certain, go under your Kia Soul, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define 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 replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Kia Soul, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Kia Soul : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Kia Soul may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle 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 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 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.
