Rattling tin sound when accelerating???
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Rattling tin sound when accelerating???
Hi,
Wondering if anyone knows what this may be?
2004 X-type 2.5 manual with 93000kms
With the exception of 1st gear, anytime I accelerate I hear this tin rattling sound coming from the engine. There is no performance issues, just this horrible sound.
If I am super easy on the gas I can prevent it...but I don't want to drive like my grandma.
I have tried a few tanks of different gas (reg, mid & premium) as well as some fuel additives "to prevent engine knocking". Nothing helps.
Any ideas?
Wondering if anyone knows what this may be?
2004 X-type 2.5 manual with 93000kms
With the exception of 1st gear, anytime I accelerate I hear this tin rattling sound coming from the engine. There is no performance issues, just this horrible sound.
If I am super easy on the gas I can prevent it...but I don't want to drive like my grandma.
I have tried a few tanks of different gas (reg, mid & premium) as well as some fuel additives "to prevent engine knocking". Nothing helps.
Any ideas?
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Hi,
Last oil change was a month ago. I had standard oil before and upgraded to synthetic to see if it would change things.
Sound has been constant before and after. I am really noticing it more now that the weather is nicer and I can have the window's down.
But I don't want to be called a "tin can jag". because that is how it sounds! lol
Last oil change was a month ago. I had standard oil before and upgraded to synthetic to see if it would change things.
Sound has been constant before and after. I am really noticing it more now that the weather is nicer and I can have the window's down.
But I don't want to be called a "tin can jag". because that is how it sounds! lol
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Jeff Wallman (11-21-2021)
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In my Acura TL it was the heat shield once and the exhaust A - pipe another. Both caused rattling type sounds at specific RPMs. The A pipe used to be at around 3K RPM.....The heat shield was lower rpm.
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Could be a bad knock sensor - not retarding the timing when detonation starts. What grade fuel are you running? If you've got regular in it, try some octane booster in the tank. If that lessens the racket, you need to switch to premium, as recommended by Jaguar. These engines run a 10.5:1 compression ratio and should be run on premium.
Also, get your car scanned to see if any codes are being thrown out. Some problems won't necessarily light up the mil.
Of course.....it might just be that loose cat shield.....
Also, get your car scanned to see if any codes are being thrown out. Some problems won't necessarily light up the mil.
Of course.....it might just be that loose cat shield.....
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Jeff Wallman (11-21-2021)
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Excellent advice...I will take a look. I googled xtype heat shield and I believe it does have one. Be nice if it was a simple problem like that.
I wouldn't mind trying the fuse idea as well...couldn't hurt. But just need to know when it should be pulled. Car started or not?
I wouldn't mind trying the fuse idea as well...couldn't hurt. But just need to know when it should be pulled. Car started or not?
Let me know if you want the car scanned, I'll bring the scanner to work and meet you. My office is 8th and Hemlock!
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Hi,
Wondering if anyone knows what this may be?
2004 X-type 2.5 manual with 93000kms
With the exception of 1st gear, anytime I accelerate I hear this tin rattling sound coming from the engine. There is no performance issues, just this horrible sound.
If I am super easy on the gas I can prevent it...but I don't want to drive like my grandma.
I have tried a few tanks of different gas (reg, mid & premium) as well as some fuel additives "to prevent engine knocking". Nothing helps.
Any ideas?
Wondering if anyone knows what this may be?
2004 X-type 2.5 manual with 93000kms
With the exception of 1st gear, anytime I accelerate I hear this tin rattling sound coming from the engine. There is no performance issues, just this horrible sound.
If I am super easy on the gas I can prevent it...but I don't want to drive like my grandma.
I have tried a few tanks of different gas (reg, mid & premium) as well as some fuel additives "to prevent engine knocking". Nothing helps.
Any ideas?
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Hi,
Sorry it took me a while to update & thanks for all of the replies. I still have the same problem and have tried everything mentioned on here.
- there were no alerts from the computer scan
- pulled the fuse (twice). one before a road trip and other time before city driving.
When I took it to the mechanic...we went around the block and of course the car didn't really make too much of a rattle! lol...figures. He made a comment that it could be the dreaded "jaguar rattle". I joke...i did not find funny.
Seems to be worse the warmer the car is. Still looking for a solution.
It is almost embarrassing to drive as the sound is quite loud. I minimize it by being very, very gentle on the accelerator.
Any other thoughts or ideas?
H
Sorry it took me a while to update & thanks for all of the replies. I still have the same problem and have tried everything mentioned on here.
- there were no alerts from the computer scan
- pulled the fuse (twice). one before a road trip and other time before city driving.
When I took it to the mechanic...we went around the block and of course the car didn't really make too much of a rattle! lol...figures. He made a comment that it could be the dreaded "jaguar rattle". I joke...i did not find funny.
Seems to be worse the warmer the car is. Still looking for a solution.
It is almost embarrassing to drive as the sound is quite loud. I minimize it by being very, very gentle on the accelerator.
Any other thoughts or ideas?
H
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My car has the same rattle when the engine is started. The guy i bough it from said its a heat shield that covers the upper part of the tranny. Not a big issue but he said theres no way to fix it because you'd have to drop the block to get to it. Not sure if i belive that but it hasent bugged me enought to take a look.... good luck.