Where does the rattling noise come from at idle?
It happens at idle while in drive, but it feels like it’s coming from the rear and it goes away if I go into neutral. I think I have found the source.
Why does my Honda Accord make a rattling noise when idle?
I have an older 2001 Honda accord I4 about 160k miles on it. I recently noticed that there’s a rattling sound when the car in in idle (800RPM) but it disappear when I rev it up to higher RPM or while driving. The noise can’t be heard inside the cabin and can only heard outside.
What to do when your car Rattles at idle?
The good news is that yours is doing it at idle and those are relatively easy to find. Pick up a “mechanics stethescope” at the local toolstore (usually about $10) and touch it to various suspect spots. It’ll amplify the sound when you hit the right spot. Be careful under the hood.
When does a car make a rattling noise?
The noise can’t be heard inside the cabin and can only heard outside. The noise also only appears when it is warmed (engine running for about 3 – 5 minutes after cold start).
What does it mean when your engine rattles when idle?
If it rattles when idle, it can mean something completely different than engine rattle while accelerating. Depending on the cause, repair costs can shoot through the roof. Read more below to find out what the problem could be. FREE towing & pick-ups! No obligation. Hassle-free! Engine Rattling when Idle? Accelerating? Here’s What That Means
I have an older 2001 Honda accord I4 about 160k miles on it. I recently noticed that there’s a rattling sound when the car in in idle (800RPM) but it disappear when I rev it up to higher RPM or while driving. The noise can’t be heard inside the cabin and can only heard outside.
Why does my car rattle when in neutral?
I recently fixed the brakes on my car, and now my car is making a loud rattle sound when I am idling, and also when in neutral. The car has 100,000 miles on it. The RPMs also drop while it is rattling. When I shift into first gear, the RPMs pick back up and the rattle goes away.
Why does my heat shield Rattle at idle?
I just heard your audio and it sounds line a clutch release bearing. The cause of a heat shield rattle is not always something that can be found visually. Sometimes it may take a little prying here and there while enlisting the aid of someone to blip the throttle for you.