firecracker noise under the car?
Feb 27, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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firecracker noise under the car?
I been noticing lately that after i shut off my engine i heard popping noises like firecracker under my car. Is it normal?
Feb 27, 2011 | 01:13 AM
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From: Denver
It's likely the metal in the exhaust cooling down. No worries, this is normal.
Feb 27, 2011 | 01:50 AM
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From: New York
It only happen in 4th of July!
Feb 27, 2011 | 02:05 AM
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From: Walnut, CA
Maybe it's Katy Perry under there!!!!
Feb 27, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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From: Florida
^^ LOL.
Feb 27, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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^^ LOL.
mine does that too but its extremely loud. When I give it a little gas it makes it a little louder.
Feb 27, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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From: Skilllman, NJ
Its just the cats cooling down.
Feb 27, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Feb 27, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Feb 28, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Feb 28, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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haha ya i just noticed mine too the other day! its after i turn off my car and get out it really is like firecrackres!
Feb 28, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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From: Richmond VA
Not sure a firecracker noise is a very good description of what the cats sound like when they are cooling off, but yea thats def the noise u are hearing...the smallest,quietest,no exploding firecracker noise is your cats. haha hilarious thread Katy Perry
Feb 28, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Mine does it when the car is running. Its really annoying
Mar 1, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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From: Spring, TX
Could also be rocks that get into the gap in the heatshield. When the metal gets hop they pop around in there making this crackling sound.
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