What Causes Car Abnormal Noises?
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Car abnormal noises are warning sounds indicating potential vehicle issues. Below are several common scenarios and solutions for car abnormal noises: 1. Body Noise: This issue is usually caused by insufficient body rigidity, leading to deformation during driving, friction or vibration between doors and frames, or friction between steel plates due to welding failures. Applying adhesive strips on windows/doors or padding rubber at friction points may alleviate or eliminate the noise temporarily, but it doesn't address the root cause. Loose body components can also cause noises, which can typically be resolved by tightening screws. 2. Engine Compartment Noise: There are multiple possible causes here. A sharp belt squeal usually indicates belt slippage. Metallic friction sounds during engine operation often suggest damaged bearings in the generator, water pump, or power steering pump. Hissing sounds may point to exhaust system blockage or vacuum tube leakage/breakage. Note: Most internal engine noises require professional repair at a service center. 3. Transmission Noise: If a 'sandy' sound occurs during driving that disappears when depressing the clutch, this indicates transmission issues, possibly caused by worn bearings/gears or bearing pitting.