Jump to content

When doing cold starts engine makes like a rattling or tapping noise


89-W-Body-Regal

Recommended Posts

At cold starts could the alternator or the Canister Purge Solenoid make a rattling or a tapping noise? Every time I start my regal at cold starts the engine makes a rattling taping noise. I tried to listen with my ear and it seems to be coming from between the alternator and Canister Purge Solenoid. It never done that before. Only after I replaced the alternator it started doing that. The alternator is charging good because I checked it and got good readings. I am thinking it is the solenoid. Is the solenoid bad or designed to do this at idle?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...