Rattling noise when accelerating 1. Broken catalytic converter Your catalytic converter consists of small, honeycomb-shaped pieces that can cause a rattling noise when broken. If this is the case, the rattling will be loudest when you start the engine and worsen over time. Unfortunately, catalytic...
TPS monitors the position of the throttle valve to ensure the proper air-fuel mixture. Again, that check engine light turning on may be your first indicator. A bad TPS shows up as unstable idle, hesitation or stalling when accelerating, or poor fuel economy. The OBD-II scanner is used to...
My 2000 Ford Contour SE, 6 cyl. Sport. Has auto trans. It has a whining noise coming from the engine dept. when revving the engine or when accelerating during driving. At idle, it’s hard to hear, but when driving you can hear it. Also the battery red light comes on when accelerati...
In the vid, the noise sounds like engine knocking but in person it sounds like body panels rattling against eachother or something? I know for a fact the engine has no knock. I can see the wheels shudder when slowly accelerating (rush hour traffic conditions), leading me to believe it ...
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW Read More »SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR TSB #8199 Date Announced: FEB 01, 2000 NHTSA ID: #612411 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read Mor...
My car is making a noise when accelerating A squeaking or squealing sound when you're accelerating or cruising can mean there's a problem with a drive belt on the engine. You should get this checked as soon as possible. Slapping noises when accelerating usually mean a tyre is flat or und...
When your car won’t accelerate properly, it can have a significant impact on your fuel economy. Poor fuel economy is a common symptom of a car that won’t accelerate as it should. You may think that if your car is accelerating poorly, it’s using less gas so your fuel economy should...
In addition to the noisy struts, I now notice a sound when first taking off. The noise reminds me of our local tornado sirens. It is a whinning sound that seems to get louder when speed is increased. I notice it while driving in town when accelerating. I don't seem to notice it on...