Can bad engine mounts cause rattling noise?
Impact Noises One of the most common signs of a failing motor mount is what we call “impact noises” that you will hear coming from the engine bay. You may hear significant clunking, banging or rattling, and that means the engine could be loose at the point of one or more of the motor mounts.
Why does my Honda Civic make a rattling sound?
The exhaust system is one of the most common culprits that can make it sound like your Honda Civic’s engine is rattling. While the exhaust is outside of the engine itself, it can often cause sounds that are confused for an internal engine rattle.
Why does my Honda Civic shake at idle?
A clogged catalytic converter would cause a shaking. Lift the car and bang on the catalytic converter, listening for sounds of loose filament. Also, after running the car up to normal temperatures and where the idle issue occurs, visually inspect the exhaust.
Why does my car make a flapping noise when I idle?
The other causes are the AC compressor clutch, idler pulley, or belt tensioner. The heat shields are used between the exhaust and the underside of the vehicle to keep the vehicle cool and the heat from the exhaust directed out of the tailpipe. When the heat shields become loose, they can make a flapping noise when the vehicle is moving.
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.
The exhaust system is one of the most common culprits that can make it sound like your Honda Civic’s engine is rattling. While the exhaust is outside of the engine itself, it can often cause sounds that are confused for an internal engine rattle.
A clogged catalytic converter would cause a shaking. Lift the car and bang on the catalytic converter, listening for sounds of loose filament. Also, after running the car up to normal temperatures and where the idle issue occurs, visually inspect the exhaust.
Is there a problem with my Honda Civic?
I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A TUNE UP AND HONDA SAID NO ITS THE ENGINE MOUNTS SO IF THEY KNOW THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE IT MUST BE AN ISSUE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. I HAVE TAKEN GREAT CARE OF THIS CAR AND WHEN I BOUGHT IT WAS TOLD IT WILL LAST FOREVER.
Is there a recall on a Honda Civic?
Started making the rumbling noise and vibrations when initially putting the car into reverse. Now it is happening even when in drive. There should be a recall for this from Honda as many have reported this in multiple sites online.