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Old 08-23-15 | 11:50 AM
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Hey guys, I want to say sorry for my bad english at first. Please bear with me.

I started getting this weird sound after 10K miles service. I noticed it when i parked my car in the garage and the engine was off. I get this sound with or without turning the AC.

It sounds like a very fast tapping/clicking under the hood. (it is like a cooling sound but much faster) ..I don't think i got this kind of sound before. I don't know how to describe it..here is the youtube link:

It usually last for 30 mins-ish... Is it normal?

Last edited by rahxfeng; 09-13-15 at 03:59 PM. Reason: Updated: it is fixed. The catalytic converter is damaged.
Old 08-24-15 | 02:18 PM
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Well since no one has replied, I will say never heard a sound like that. I would take back to the dealer.
Old 08-24-15 | 05:06 PM
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yeah that's a tough one, way to rapid for exhaust contraction.
Old 08-24-15 | 07:42 PM
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yeah that's a tough one, way to rapid for exhaust contraction.
Yes, that's what i thought. It was no there before the service. For 10k service, i check all the items, the only thing that could possibly cause this is the oil change. This is very much like a lift tapping. But i refuse to believe the staff in the dealer made this kind of mistake...
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Originally Posted by Maikerusan
Well since no one has replied, I will say never heard a sound like that. I would take back to the dealer.
Made the schedule today. I will bring it back to deal service this Thursday. I will keep this post updated. Just in case someone else experience the same thing.
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Update: The issue has been addressed and fixed. The catalytic converter is damaged. Once they replace it everything is working as normal again.

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Old 09-13-15 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rahxfeng
Update: The issue has been addressed and fixed. The catalytic converter is damaged. Once they replace it anything is working as normal.
Good to hear they were able to diagnose and correct the issue.
Old 09-16-15 | 09:35 AM
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How did the catalytic get damaged? It's not a cheap part.
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Thanks for sharing the information.

A catalytic converter is not a cheap part. Good it was diagnosed and corrected promptly.
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