I hear a rattling sound on my car when stand idling?


I hear a rattling sound on my car when stand idling? Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? It sound from outside the vehicle and its been about 2 d...

I hear a rattling sound on my car when stand idling? Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? It sound from outside the vehicle and its been about 2 days now. Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Its a nissan armada 2012. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Armada yourself? What have you tried so far? I have not tried to fix it,just got it from the dealer Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Not really!

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My namebis Yvette

Customer attachment 1/23/2021 6:00:28 AM

This is the sound that I hear when vehicle us standing still idling.
Automotive Expert
Thanks one moment Oh, That is a noise for sure. What happens when you raise the idle?

It goes away a bit but not completely.When the vehicle moves the noise goes away,but not completelyYou still hear a bit of noise, when you driving slowly you hear it.
Automotive Expert
Okay, So you issue could be several things. Is the check engine light on?

No,no lights is on.
Automotive Expert
Okay, That is good. That means the issue has to either be something is loose or hitting on the drive belt or the fan is hitting the fan shroud. The noise is something spinning for sure. I would recommend check the belt and the pulleys as well as fan clearance first. You're likely to find your issue here. Meantime, Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns on this.

Thank you and that's all the question I have for you now.
Automotive Expert
Okay, Thank you

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