When you observe abnormal noises on your Citroen C4 you tend to stress about them. Especially when you feel a noise when you accelerate on your Citroen C4. It is instantly assimilated to an engine issue and can therefore be significant. As we know that you do not take these trouble lightly, we have decided to publish this content to support you find the causes and eliminate this matter as quickly as possible. To do this, we will first see what are the reasons of a high pitched noise when accelerating with my Citroen C4, then what is a whistling or ratling noise at the acceleration of my Citroen C4, then the origins of a noise that intensifies during acceleration and at last a noise that ends when I stop accelerating.
Ma Citroen C4 makes a high-pitched noise when I accelerate:
If your Citroen C4 produces a loud noise when you accelerate, it is quite plausible that the alternator belt is the induce of your issue. You will need to define if this noise occurs suddenly and if it can stop as it started. The alternator belt is a wearing part that is employed to get power to the secondary components of your Citroen C4’s engine and although it is less vital than the timing belt it can induce engine failure if it breaks. This sound may be a warning sign of a slackened belt, in which case the tensioner roller or its wear and tear may be responsible. In any case, verify the state of your belt and its tension. If it causes this acceleration noise on Citroen C4, go to your auto mechanic.
Ma Citroen C4 makes whining noise when I accelerate:
- Rattling or whistling noise created by the turbo
- Humming noise caused by air leakage
If you have a power loss that accompanies the rattling noise when you accelerate with your Citroen C4, it is plausible that your turbo is screwing up and some of its components are at the end of their life. Verify it and replace it if it is the induce, otherwise you risk clogging your engine in the long run. If you notice this blowing or whistling sound on your car, feel free to refer to this document about turbo noises on Citroen C4, if you would like more details.
If, on the other hand, you do not experience any power loss due to an humming noise on your Citroen C4, it is more than likely that you have one of your junctions or air hoses that has holes. So verify the complete air supply system from your air filter to your engine to discover the source of this acceleration sound.
Ma Citroen C4 produces an increasingly loud noise when I accelerate:
If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that the more you gain speed, the more your noise at acceleration on Citroen C4 gets loud, then you will have to check out the rolling parts of your vehicle. Indeed, if this loud noise does not appear when you iddle, it is surely linked to your transmission, and, in general, to your wheels. The most basic reason is the state of your bearings, so remember to verify their state to be sure it is not the reason of this loud noise when you accelerate. If not, go to this article about the noises related to Citroen C4 noise wheels.
Ma Citroen C4 generates a noise when I accelerate that ceases when I stop accelerating:
At last, if you encounter a noise when accelerating with your Citroen C4 and this noise which could be a cliking sound tends to end when you disengage (press the clutch pedal), then one of the wear parts of your clutch system may be the reason. Indeed, the clutch release bearings must be replaced around every 120 000 / 130 000km. To evaluate it, you just have to see if you have more difficulty than usually shifting gears, if you feel a resistance either stronger or non-existent in the clutch pedal. If you have any of these symptoms, go to your mechanic to change the clutch release bearings on your Citroen C4. Look at our article on clutch noise on Citroen C4 for more information.
