Exhaust rattle when cold
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First real problem for my 05, not a biggie, but a bit annoying. When I first start up the beast in the morning, at about 1600RPM there is a loud rattle that sounds like it must be coming from one of the catalytic heat sheilds. Anyone else have this? It only lasts about a minute and then once the exhaust pipes are warm it quits. I guess a trip to the dealer is in order. :bang:
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I hear the same thing. A few seconds after I start it up I hear something that sounds like someone beating a tin can with a spoon. It goes away after about 5 seconds though.
It's been below zero the last few days though, so for now I'll blame it on that.
It's been below zero the last few days though, so for now I'll blame it on that.
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Had the same problem a week after I got mine... took it to the dealer when I did the 1k oil change -all it was 2 loose screws on the heat sheild, hardly took any time @ all to replace... B)
BTW... Have not had a problem since
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Heard it this morning in Tampa where it was 40*. I'll crawl up under the car this weekend. I don't recall seeing heat shields on the cats themselves, but rather on the underside of the car, but I'll check all shields.
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I haven't been under mine either, so I don't know what the heat shields even look like on this car. I am taking mine to dealer to try and adjust the throttle response and get them to look at the rattle. I will post what they come up with.
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Originally posted by RMac@January 17, 2005, 4:55 PM
I hear the same thing. A few seconds after I start it up I hear something that sounds like someone beating a tin can with a spoon. It goes away after about 5 seconds though.
It's been below zero the last few days though, so for now I'll blame it on that.
I hear the same thing. A few seconds after I start it up I hear something that sounds like someone beating a tin can with a spoon. It goes away after about 5 seconds though.
It's been below zero the last few days though, so for now I'll blame it on that.
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