It is never pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you discover an exhaust noise that continues on your Renault Modus? It is highly possible that this is a minor trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. 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 Renault Modus and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Renault Modus.
Muffled exhaust noise Renault Modus
Exhaust pipe with holes Renault Modus
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Renault Modus, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical cause. To be able to verify this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them find 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 changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Renault Modus
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Renault Modus is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated due to 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 create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Renault Modus to define the trouble place, 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, consider having a look at this article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Renault Modus.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Renault Modus
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Renault Modus
If, alternatively, you are subject 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 weakened. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To confirm, go under your Renault Modus, 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 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 Renault Modus, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Renault Modus : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Renault Modus may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, as time passes, 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, 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 changed.
