It is never pleasant to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. So, what if you spot an exhaust noise that persists on your Volkswagen Touran? It is highly possible that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. Our team has made this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Volkswagen Touran and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Volkswagen Touran.
Muffled exhaust noise Volkswagen Touran
Exhaust pipe with holes Volkswagen Touran
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touran, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. In order to validate this, position a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them recognize the origin 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 Volkswagen Touran
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Volkswagen Touran 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 after a while and generate 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 Volkswagen Touran to determine the problem location, 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 document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Volkswagen Touran.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Volkswagen Touran
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Volkswagen Touran
If, on the other hand, 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 conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be sure, go under your Volkswagen Touran, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 Volkswagen Touran, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Volkswagen Touran : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touran may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car 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 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 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.
