Exhaust Engine rattle sound when cold on my CTR

cnicolini · 19th November 2007, 00:04

I have notice an engine rattle/vibrate sound when driving the car from cold on my CTR from day one, it appears after 3,500 rpm. I think it may be the exhaust?? This sound disappears when the car has warmed up, anyone else heard this?
I never drive the car hard, and its only got 1,800 miles on the clock.

Dimplyred · 19th November 2007, 00:21

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Originally Posted by cnicolini

I have notice an engine rattle/vibrate sound when driving the car from cold on my CTR from day one, it appears after 3,500 rpm. I think it may be the exhaust?? This sound disappears when the car has warmed up, anyone else heard this?
I never drive the car hard, and its only got 1,800 miles on the clock.

Don't tell Jeremy Clarkson, he'll have something legitimate to moan about

No I've never noticed this on mine but it's only done 425 miles. Take it back to the dealers.

angie4m · 19th November 2007, 08:46

I've not noticed this, i've only done 800miles so far, but I would take it into a dealer to have it looked at. While your at it, start theirs too and see if it does it because you know they probably won't have a clue what to be listening out for and then you'll be able to judge for yourself

cnicolini · 19th November 2007, 16:35

I was really looking out for this sound this morning, but the car sounded OK. I think it sometimes appears just after the car has just warmed up. If its was the tappets then it would appear as soon as you start the car and drive off. It must be a vibration from the exhaust when it reaches a certain temperature!

Goo · 31st December 2007, 03:19

Charlie,

I think I'm hearing a rattle as the car is idling. It disappears, once i drive off. What have you done since you noticed the noise from your car?

Goo

FWH · 31st December 2007, 12:07

It may well be the chrome triangles that are loose.
It is a known issue.

See also here:
Exhaust rattle on 1.8 ex

cnicolini · 31st December 2007, 12:31

To be honest its not too bad and not all of the time, I have nt really bothered telling Honda. In some cases they may make it worse but proding around with it!

cnicolini · 31st December 2007, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

It may well be the chrome triangles that are loose.
It is a known issue.

See also here:
Exhaust rattle on 1.8 ex

Its not the chrome bits, I've checked them, the exhaust pipes dont actually touch them, and they arent loose.

Green Hornet · 16th January 2008, 23:12

I have the saloon and I also hear a "vibration" sound in the low revs but only when the car is actually moving at traffic lights etc. I think its a vibration somewhere in the exhaust system. Sounds a little like a vibration with the body somewhere along the line. You have to strain to hear it but its beginning to bug me too. Mentioned it to the dealer and was told all of the saloons do it?? Sounds a bit dodgy to me! if it doesnt go away (which it wont!) I'll bring it back. I think it should be an easy fix but dont want to seem like an overfussy pain either.

Russell 10 · 19th January 2008, 15:52

Hi Pat, Is the noise coming from around the passenger foot well area? If so have a look under the glove box,there is a flimsy heater outlet that only vibrates a certain engine revs when you are moving along. If you move it around you will find the noise will disappear. I put some double sided tape on mine to stop it vibrating. Also look at the squeaky clutch thread for the answer to you noisy clutch pedal.

Munro · 19th January 2008, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Russell 10

Hi Pat, Is the noise coming from around the passenger foot well area? If so have a look under the glove box,there is a flimsy heater outlet that only vibrates a certain engine revs when you are moving along. If you move it around you will find the noise will disappear. I put some double sided tape on mine to stop it vibrating. Also look at the squeaky clutch thread for the answer to you noisy clutch pedal.

I occasionally get a buzz/ resonance at certain revs from this area. I will try the fix as suggested, as it spoils the music from the VTEC engine sometimes !

Green Hornet · 19th January 2008, 19:32

Thanks Russell. I'll try that.

illegalhunter · 19th January 2008, 19:44

My new 07 cooper s sounded like a diesel when it was cold . This now a serious problem with this Cooper S engine . Some people have had brand new engines fitted ,I hope it was the exhaust on your car.

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angie4m Naughty but nice Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,328 Thanks: 25 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've not noticed this, i've only done 800miles so far, but I would take it into a dealer to have it looked at. While your at it, start theirs too and see if it does it because you know they probably won't have a clue what to be listening out for and then you'll be able to judge for yourself

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cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I was really looking out for this sound this morning, but the car sounded OK. I think it sometimes appears just after the car has just warmed up. If its was the tappets then it would appear as soon as you start the car and drive off. It must be a vibration from the exhaust when it reaches a certain temperature!

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Goo Valve Cap Join Date: 31st December 2007 Location: Loughborough,UK Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Charlie, I think I'm hearing a rattle as the car is idling. It disappears, once i drive off. What have you done since you noticed the noise from your car? Goo

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,328 Thanks: 17 Thanked 77 Times in 70 Posts iTrader: (0)	It may well be the chrome triangles that are loose. It is a known issue. See also here: Exhaust rattle on 1.8 ex

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cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	To be honest its not too bad and not all of the time, I have nt really bothered telling Honda. In some cases they may make it worse but proding around with it!

16th January 2008, 23:12	#9 (permalink)
Green Hornet Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: Waterford, Ireland Posts: 56 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have the saloon and I also hear a "vibration" sound in the low revs but only when the car is actually moving at traffic lights etc. I think its a vibration somewhere in the exhaust system. Sounds a little like a vibration with the body somewhere along the line. You have to strain to hear it but its beginning to bug me too. Mentioned it to the dealer and was told all of the saloons do it?? Sounds a bit dodgy to me! if it doesnt go away (which it wont!) I'll bring it back. I think it should be an easy fix but dont want to seem like an overfussy pain either.

19th January 2008, 15:52	#10 (permalink)
Russell 10 Wheelnut Join Date: 24th December 2006 Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi Pat, Is the noise coming from around the passenger foot well area? If so have a look under the glove box,there is a flimsy heater outlet that only vibrates a certain engine revs when you are moving along. If you move it around you will find the noise will disappear. I put some double sided tape on mine to stop it vibrating. Also look at the squeaky clutch thread for the answer to you noisy clutch pedal.

19th January 2008, 19:32	#12 (permalink)
Green Hornet Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: Waterford, Ireland Posts: 56 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks Russell. I'll try that.

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illegalhunter Hunting in the USA 08 Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: 7 days Till hunting season 08 Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 6 Thanked 38 Times in 37 Posts iTrader: (0)	My new 07 cooper s sounded like a diesel when it was cold . This now a serious problem with this Cooper S engine . Some people have had brand new engines fitted ,I hope it was the exhaust on your car.