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Why would turning on the air conditioner cause the catalytic converter to rattle?
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∙ 14y ago
More likely (if this is a GM truck) is bad valving internal to the Air Conditioning Compressor. It varies load so quickly that the belt tensioner shakes violently and that creates both a noise and a vibration.
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It could be the clutch on ur a/c that is rattling have it checked
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What could cause a catalytic converter to rattle.?
Catalytic converters do not rattle. If it does it will need to be replaced as it may block the exhaust. Loose heat shield?
Why does your truck's catalytic converter rattle?
Becuase there is trash in it, or your exhaust is loose.
Why does a catalytic converter rattle?
Normally the heat shield on top of the converter is the source of the rattle. It is possible the the converter medium itself has broken into pieces resulting in a rattle that sounds as if there are rocks in the converter. If the heat shield and the rest of your exhaust seems secure, it is likely the converter needs to be replaced.
Why does your 2000 GMC sierra engine rattle?
Check heat shield on catalytic converter
What is the rattle noise coming from catalytic converter?
the substrate inside is breaking up,your cat-con is shot!!
My 95 ford explorer is a nice truck but when I go upto 3roms my engine or whatever starts to rattle and I dont know what it is is that something I should be concerned about?
Maybe the heat shield on catalyytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter
Is it common for a catalytic converter to make a clicking sound?
Sometimes the heat shields around the outside of the converter break loose or rust out and causes a rattle noise.
What could be loose bad or going bad in my car that makes a rattle sound?
There could be hundreds of different things that could rattle. Give us more details. A common rattle is from the catalytic converter. The inside breaks and pieces get into the exhaust and rattle.
Do catalytic converters rattle when going bad?
Yes, that is a sign of a bad converter. Just make sure it is the converter that is rattling and not the heat shield located above the converter which are notorious for rattling on older vehicles.
2002 Chevy Trailblazer rattle in exhaust?
Perhaps a loose baffle in muffler Perhaps loose heat shield on catalytic converter
What causes a rattle in the front passenger side of a 2003 Honda civic when clutch depressed?
Check the heat shield on the catalytic converter
What are the symptoms of a bad catalytic converter on a 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
Check engine light, rattle noise, low power, change in fuel economy,
