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Old 04-25-2008, 01:48 PM
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When i take off, just normally but especially from a launch, i hear this sound from under my car that sounds like a couple of pings, like when you shut down a car and it's been hot. Sounds like maybe the exhaust? I have no clue but i've been hearing it for a while. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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could be a spark plug arching? coming from top end or bottom?
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It's not coming from the engine at all actually. The sound is like a warm engine ping though. It sounds like its coming right from under the seats.
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hmmm...no clue
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Maybe theres a zip tie on you DS? Could be alot of things, heat sheild rattle, sway bar bushings, exhaust banging the floor etc....good luck tracking it down
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Check your 02 sensors, they may be loose and rattling. I had a similar issue.
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Ya it really sounds like something on the exhaust. I might look for a broken hanger and check the heat shields again, but i've had a tough time tracking this down. Thanks for the help guys!




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