Rare mechanical letdowns included a few leaky sunroofs, bad radios, loose weatherstripping and
rattling heat shields.
The only issue is with the loudly
rattling heat shield in the engine compartment.
Not exact matches
The gap fillers are used to prevent the
heat shield tiles from
rattling together and getting damaged during launch.
Once you've confirmed your Catalytic converter or exhaust
heat shields are secured and / or not
rattling, there are a few things that could be the case.
When the transmission is engaged (when the clutch is not depressed) it can cause some NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) that will cause nearby
heat shields to
rattle and make it sound like a transmission problem.
Our M3 also emits a disappointing
heat -
shield rattle akin to what you'd expect from a modded mid -»90s Honda Civic every time it takes off from a stop.
Hello - your
rattling noise could be an engine
heat shield, or sway bar link in the suspension that is being jostled on a bumpy road.
Loose exhaust
heat shields can produce
rattling noises from underneath the car; the common fix is to secure the
heat shields with worm gear clamps.
Loose exhaust
heat shields may cause
rattle at certain rpms.
However the exhaust
heat shield rattles after one month of ownership.
Now at 56K, it has been very reliable though there are several minor quality issues: A
heat shield that
rattles when engine is cold, air intake that keeps coming off and rear wheel well liner that keeps popping out - nothing that affects drivability or safety.
Loose catalytic converter
heat shields can cause
rattles coming from under the car.