It is never pleasant to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you detect an exhaust noise that continues on your Renault Zoe? It is highly possible that this is a minimal issue, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some verifications. Our team has created this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Renault Zoe and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Renault Zoe.
Muffled exhaust noise Renault Zoe
Exhaust pipe with holes Renault Zoe
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Renault Zoe, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. To be able to validate this, position someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them locate the source of the hole. Once found, 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 Renault Zoe
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Renault Zoe is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen with time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Renault Zoe to define the issue place, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider having a look at this content which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Renault Zoe.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Renault Zoe
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Renault Zoe
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type 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 induce of this noise. To be certain, go under your Renault Zoe, 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Renault Zoe, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Renault Zoe : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Renault Zoe may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car 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 responds. 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 replaced.
