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Grinding Accelerator
Sent to Car Experts August 08 06:57 PM

I have a 1997 Honda Accord. When I press my accelerator, most of the time my car is making a grinding/rattling sound until you press through the sound or lay off the pedal. It has been happening for a couple months now. Any idea what the problem may be?

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Status:  Closed   Value: $15
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August 8 7:08 PM (11 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
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It could something as simple as loose heat shields. They are attached to the exhaust system, and will rattle badly if loose. It could also have a problem with an exhaust hanger allowing the exhaust system to vibrate. These types of problems could be checked quickly by an under car inspection. Since the exhaust vibration changes with engine speed, pressing the accelerator makes the sound occur.

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