06 Stratus, When Idling it sounds likemetal clanking under the hood, when first accelerating it sounds like rattling/shaking noise but then stops, I notice this noise more often when I turn on my heat or a/c, also when idling my car sounds like it wants to stall but won't, Can someone please tell me what could possibly causing this? I have been told that the "metal noise is a bushing in a pulley going bad"? Could this be correct? I have just replaced at 130k miles, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, thermostat, alternator, new head gasket, spark plugs and wires, new valve rings, new camshaft sensor, new crank shaft sensor, new muffler and also had a flush done on both the transmission and radiator and still don't know what could be causing this "metal" noise?? Any help on this would be appreciated
It sounds like you have a new old car!!! Noises could be so many things, but since you mentioned you had a muffler replaced, my first suggestion would be the exhaust pipe or new muffler is too close to a frame or out of line. Put car up high enough to where you can roll all around the undercarriage. Start the car and let it idle while you roll around looking and listening, and you will have a 90% chance of isolating your annoying rattle. Good luck!
SOURCE: Heat blows cold when car is idling
You have an air pocket in the cooling system. To bled it out you will have to park vehicle on an incline or jack up the front end untill the radiator cap is higher than the heater core. The remove radiator cap and run engine until warm then hold rpm to about 1200 rpm's and top off coolant level until you have no more bubbles.
SOURCE: I have 2002 dodge stratus, replaced timing
sounds like plugged catalytic converter for the exhaust... have it ckd out
SOURCE: car stalling out
I just went through this. It's your Idle Air Control Valve probably going out. It's next to the throttle body right on top. Two bolts and a wire. Be sure to unplug negative side of battery before changing to get rid of that pesky check engine light! best of luck!
SOURCE: Have a 2002 Honda Civic HX that when idling the heat stops
I would check o2 sensors but to tell you the truth my dad bought a new thermostat that was suppose to open at 160 degrees his temp. got to 220 degrees before but check o2 senors and thermostat
SOURCE: 1997 ford escort 2.0L engine
try this,wearing rubber gloves(cos its hot)undo the topmost hot hose clip and expell any air trapped.also use a hotwire to check
electric fan(s) if fitted.if they run it aint them.do they operate when idling and hot,if not then its the sensor.or if you have a viscous fan is that working.....when hot you will feel a resistance to turning by hand when the engine is stopped..another telltail that the thermostat is gone is,does the guage go down when you turn the fan on full heat for the interior??...cant think of anything else.....
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