It is never pleasant to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that persists on your Renault Kangoo? It is highly probable that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some inspections. 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 Renault Kangoo and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Renault Kangoo.
Muffled exhaust noise Renault Kangoo
Exhaust pipe with holes Renault Kangoo
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Renault Kangoo, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. In order to validate this, position someone under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them determine 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 changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Renault Kangoo
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Renault Kangoo is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from 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 generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Renault Kangoo to discern the problem area, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about having a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Renault Kangoo.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Renault Kangoo
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Renault Kangoo
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Renault Kangoo, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern 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 replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Renault Kangoo, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Renault Kangoo : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Renault Kangoo may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 changed.
