Renault Scenic exhaust

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Fri 18 Feb 2005 14:09
Renault Scenic exhaust - jlwah
We have a 2002 1.8 petrol Scenic that has done 32,000 miles. This week it suddenly developed a severe rattle around the passenger side towards the rear & it sounds like something is banging against the underside of the car.
There does not appear to be anything loose, e.g. exhaust, so I am worried that it might be the catalytic converter that has separated from its casing. The car is still within its warranty so hopefully it'll get fixed.
Anyone had anything similar?
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Fri 18 Feb 2005 20:00
Renault Scenic exhaust - Altea Ego
The hangers stretch and come loose and it rattles against the bodywork. Also the joint where it meets the downpipe comes loose and makes a rattling noise.

Its nothing serious and easily fixed.
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Sat 19 Feb 2005 02:17
Renault Scenic exhaust - tyrexpert
R F is correct, it probably is just a rubber mount that has gone. If the rattle is from the rear it won`t be the cat as this is as close to the engine as possible. At worst it is probably just a back box.
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Sat 19 Feb 2005 13:23
Renault Scenic exhaust - lizard
suggest you check the rear exhaust heatsheild just above the exhaust pipe in front of the rear axle,these are very flexible and often bend if driven through water or hitting an object in the road. they bend against the centre/rear pipe causing a very loud rattle.
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