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Hi guys this is my first post and I hope I've put it in the right section.
Just bought a 406 GLX 2.0 petrol estate and I have some issues.

1) Whilst I am turning the key and the car is starting their is like a knocking just as it starts. This knocking seems to come from below me and goes away completely after it is started.

2) When I start applying more rev's (over 3000) there is a rattling noise coming from the car. The noise is strange...It is like making something go 'ting' but really fast. It only does it when I rev a lot.

Thank you in advance people. It's a real shame about these two problems because the car is an absolute dream to drive and my 2 Labrador's finally have the room they need (I use to have a 106).

James.

iwouid check the exhaust, (Heatsheild)
and lower engine mount,

welcome to the forum btw

It sound like something is loose down under,have it check.
Dont seems to be like some big problem...you got yourself a good car frend,just enjoy.

Yea,welcome to the forum.

Thanks for the fast replies ....

Gonna try and find somewhere that diagnose for free and then take it from there. Hope it's nothing much because it's such a good car to drive and a major improvement on the 106. Looking forward to driving down to Cornwall next month.

lozz wrote:iwouid check the exhaust, (Heatsheild)
and lower engine mount,

welcome to the forum btw

My lower engine mount (as you may remember is fecked) and dont make that noise but i recon your right on the exhaust my old Xsara made the same noises because the exhaust never sat right... dodgy fitting maybe or after market parts?

Hi & welcome to the forum.

As the others have said, it's probably just something loose.

The 406 estate's a brilliant all rounder & ideal for canine's croozin'........

Are we there yet?


Search the bay of E for a 2nd hand load liner & grab a cheapy, adjustable dog gaurd but tie-wrap to to the rear headrest support rods, (they're almost invisible & it won't rattle).

i had a 2002 laguna with same noise,it was heat shield flapping about,was easyier to rip off than to fix,problem solved m8