Why does my Toyota Camry make a rattling noise?
While there are a variety of reasons your Toyota Camry is rattling, the most common 3 are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links. See what others are asking about their Toyota Camry. Get answers from RepairPal’s community of auto experts and enthusiasts.
Why does my car make a rattling noise when I accelerate?
The reason for my first inclination is you mention a degradation in acceleration. If the torque converter has an internal fault you could experience poor acceleration along with noise.
When does a car make a clunking noise?
When these bushings wear out, you hear a distinct rattling or clunking noise when driving over rough surfaces. You can’t duplicate the noise when the car is stationary, even if you bounce the car or push on the trunk or bumper.
Why does my AC make noise when I turn it on?
Belt: If the serpentine belt is worn, it can slip when the compressor engages, causing noises. Idler Pulley: It’s possible that the noise is actually from the idler pulley if its bearings are failing. The noise would start when the compressor engages due to the increased load on the engine.
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If they rust and come loose they will rattle, which is very irritating. With the engine running and the noise happening, take a screw driver and press on the heat shields on the engine. They are usually around the exhaust manifold. If you press on one and the rattle stops, you have found your rattle!
What makes a noise under the timing cover?
The noise under the timing cover is most likely a timing belt, tensioner, or less likely a water pump. Replacing the timing belt is a maintenance item on your Camry.
Is it dangerous to have leaky exhaust in Toyota Camry?
A leaky exhaust is not only annoying but it is also dangerous. Carbon monoxide is odorless yet deadly. While we are on exhaust leaks, there is another area of concern on your Camry. Your car has a small section of flexible exhaust tubing just as the exhaust goes under the car.
What kind of engine does a Toyota Camry have?
This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2001). The 5S-FE 4 cylinder in your Toyota Camry is ultra reliable and will last hundreds of thousands of miles, even with less than perfect maintenance. Like any engine though, certain things will cause it to make noise.
Rattling noise over small bumps can be caused by worn upper strut mounts, sway / stabilizer bar links and bushings. The failure on my struts was rather unusual. The down pressure resistance was too high but there was no internal gas left for rebound pressure.
Why does my front end rattle when I turn?
If you hear noise coming from the front end suspension on you car when going over bumps most likely you have bad sway bar links. This is one of the most common reasons for front end noise. If you hear front end noise when turning it could be bad cv axle joint.
When does a car make a rattling noise?
You may hear them when you start your car, when you drive it or when you apply the brakes. They may occur only when the engine is cold, or when it’s fully warmed up. Rattles may happen only upon acceleration, deceleration, going over bumps, rounding a corner, or during some other specific set of circumstances.
Why does my Toyota Camry have a strut mount?
A common wear item on the ’97–’01 Toyota Camry is the front suspension strut mount (referred to as a “suspension support” in the diagram below). A rubber vibration dampener within the strut mount has a tendency to separate from the interior metal casing of the strut mount assembly.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Camry?
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the Camry. My Camry is using excessive oil and it has the same engine number included in all the other complaints.
What kind of noise does a timing belt make?
If the noise is a sawing type, listen to the timing belt cover. If it is tapping, listen on the valve cover and injectors. The noise under the timing cover is most likely a timing belt, tensioner, or less likely a water pump.
Why does my car make a rattling noise when I turn the wheel?
When the internal hydraulics wear out, the piston will move without the proper resistance and stop short when you hit a bump. With shocks, another thing to check for is loose or dried-out mounting bushings. A groaning noise when you turn the wheel typically means there’s a dry joint, likely at the idler or pitman arm.
Why does my car make a rattling noise when it starts up?
It doesn’t do it when cranking, it’s only when the car first starts up (more noticeable on cold start-up). It’s also not every time you start it, only when it’s been sitting awhile (such as over night). I’m not exactly sure what it is but it’s pretty loud. After about 10-15 seconds or so, the sound settles and is no longer audible.
Why do I hear a tapping noise at the top of my engine?
If the noise you hear is a fast tap or clatter near the top of the engine, it could be valve noise which would require you to have some cylinder head work done. Some noise can come from a worn camshaft. It’s also a tapping noise.
What could be the knocking noise coming from the engine area?
The 1999-2005 generation is the final generation of the Pontiac Grand Am. What could be the knocking noise coming from the engine area? There is a knocking sound that started coming from my car a couple days ago.