Hi everyone,
I drive a Suzuki Vitara 2015 (petrol, manual) and I’ve recently started hearing a rattling or vibrating noise from somewhere around the engine bay or possibly underneath the car. It sounds like something metallic is loose or resonating.
Here are the symptoms:
I’ve attached a video clip where you can hear and see the noise happening. If anyone has had a similar experience or knows what this could be, I’d really appreciate your input before I take it to a shop.
Video:
Thanks in advance!
I drive a Suzuki Vitara 2015 (petrol, manual) and I’ve recently started hearing a rattling or vibrating noise from somewhere around the engine bay or possibly underneath the car. It sounds like something metallic is loose or resonating.
Here are the symptoms:
- The noise is most noticeable at low RPMs (around 1000 rpm) — for example, when idling or driving slowly.
- At higher revs, the noise disappears completely.
- The sound becomes very clear when the AC is turned on, especially when the compressor kicks in.
- When I’m coasting downhill at low revs with minimal engine load, I do not hear it
- It sounds like something is vibrating in sync with the engine rhythm, possibly a loose heat shield, AC clutch bearing, or maybe even a bad engine mount.
I’ve attached a video clip where you can hear and see the noise happening. If anyone has had a similar experience or knows what this could be, I’d really appreciate your input before I take it to a shop.
Video:
Thanks in advance!