It is never pleasant to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you detect an exhaust noise that continues on your Nissan Micra 2? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. Our team has produced this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Nissan Micra 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Nissan Micra 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Nissan Micra 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Nissan Micra 2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in 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 Nissan Micra 2, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. In order to verify this, position a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them determine the source of the hole. Once determined, 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 Nissan Micra 2
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Nissan Micra 2 is to have a part of the exhaust unit 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 purpose. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Nissan Micra 2 to determine the issue place, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider having a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Nissan Micra 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Nissan Micra 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Nissan Micra 2
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be destroyed. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be sure, go under your Nissan Micra 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine the origin 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 Nissan Micra 2, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Nissan Micra 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Nissan Micra 2 may be related 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 examine, 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 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 replaced.
