• 2000 Volvo S40

Your car can vibrate, shake, and create various types of noises for different reasons. One such problem is rattling noise when accelerating.

If it particularly happens when you accelerate the engine, you can pin down the problems on common failures of several components. The Reasons Behind Transmission Rattling Noise When AcceleratingLet’s find out the possible reasons that can create this troubling noise.

Knowing about them will help you with quick diagnosis and before it gets worse. The Transmission Fluid LevelIt’s not a major issue, but you would want to check it to rule out the obvious cause. The fluid should exactly be at the level instructed in the owner’s manual. Low level of fluid is one of the reasons for causing rattling noise when accelerating. It’s a simple issue with a simple fix, but the consequence could be outright scary. Low transmission fluid level could the source of the rattling sound when accelerating. Torque ConverterA bad torque converter could be the origin of rattling sound when accelerating at low speed.

It will be a faint sound when the car is idling in ‘park’ mode, but the volume and frequency will increase in proportion to acceleration. It could indicate the last stage of the converter’s life. If this happens, you should take the vehicle to a repair shop as soon as possible. Motor MountThe motor mount on the passenger side could be another obvious culprit.

Its failure could lead to the rattling noise when accelerating. A ruptured mount will leak fluid everywhere. So, if you see dark lines of dripping oil underneath or on the frame next to the side mount, take it to a mechanic. Sometimes, it’s hard to determine the failure just by looking at it, especially if there’s no stain of oil. You will need to have it diagnosed by a professional in that case.READ MORE:.Heat ShieldsThese components act as a thermo-reflective barrier between the and other parts including gas tank, fuel lines, and the cabin of a car. When they are loose or broken, they fail to completely block the heat transfer to these key areas.

As a result, you will hear frightening rattles at higher speeds. Check the exhaust system when the engine is off for several hours.

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I have a 2007 suzuki 1.3 Ignis single drive 5 speed Manual gearbox.about a month ago it developed a Knocking noise that appeared to be coming from the transmision.this only occurs in 1st 2nd & 3rd gears, but apart from the noise the car drives normally.I have tried all the simple things as you suggested,but to no avail.I now have checked the wheel bearings and drive shafts all seem to be OK.So I’am now considering it must be something in the gearbox or Diff, Please advise, Thanking you, Keith.

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2000 Volvo S40

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