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An expert guide for finding and repairing your noisy vehicle
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If your car suddenly is making a rattling noise, it’s important to figure out what’s causing it so you prevent damage. Rattling sounds may happen from bad suspension, broken belts, damaged components, or other faulty pieces. We spoke to Ed Beery, an auto repair specialist, to help troubleshoot the source of your vehicle’s rattling noise and offer helpful repair advice.
Things You Should Know
- Rattling from underneath your car may be caused by bad suspension, loose or damaged exhaust systems, or worn brake rotors.
- If the rattling comes from under the hood, it could be low oil levels, broken belts, damaged engine pistons, or a bad alternator.
- Rattling while you’re accelerating may be a damaged catalytic converter, worn timing belt, or a broken AC compressor.
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- If you’re having any trouble diagnosing the problem on your own or don’t feel comfortable working on your vehicle, visit a mechanic to fix the problem before it becomes a bigger issue.Thanks
- If you’re having trouble finding the issue with your vehicle, auto specialist Ed Beery recommends using an OBD reader . He says, “Plug the OBDII scan tool connector into the OBDII port on the vehicle…under the dash on the driver’s side. Follow the scan tool’s instructions to gather and review the codes…for the…possible causes and possible solutions[.]”Thanks
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