Matiz making sound as though a K&n filter is present

AntibiotiX · 5th June 2007, 23:49

I had the same problem with my old car which was a matiz. The problem was a small crack in the exhaust system. I had it changed. Several months down the line, the same sound began to appear...however the piping of the exhaust seemed structurally intact. I was then told that it was due to some component loose in the ?catalytic converter.

I was given the option of changing it, but then was warned that the spare parts available these days are of poor quality, and the problem may recur. Since it did not affect the vehicle's performance, I did not change it. The sound wasn't too loud either.

Subsequently, over the years, I have seen several other matiz's having the same sound coming out of them!

JayD · 7th August 2007, 19:57

Hey... 99% this has NOTHING to do with the exhaust. check the air filter box if it has any of its mounting legs broken. This happens if we do not fix it properly. It produces a rorty sound while revving , especially when cold

mithun · 8th August 2007, 17:15

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Originally Posted by JayD

Hey... 99% this has NOTHING to do with the exhaust. check the air filter box if it has any of its mounting legs broken. This happens if we do not fix it properly. It produces a rorty sound while revving , especially when cold

Are you sure about your advice ?

JayD · 8th August 2007, 17:47

As i said.. 99% Sure... my car had this problem, everyone suspected some leak but the final problem was this. just give it a try...

ashwinsaval · 8th August 2007, 22:23

Id tend to agree with JayD since a relative's Mariz had the same problem and it was solved in the same way. Like the sound though... Felt very Sporty

JayD · 13th August 2007, 14:44

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Originally Posted by ashwinsaval

Id tend to agree with JayD since a relative's Mariz had the same problem and it was solved in the same way. Like the sound though... Felt very Sporty

Heh heh..i know!! Thats why i left mine as it is!!

rahul_intlad · 14th August 2007, 12:33

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check the air filter box if it has any of its mounting legs broken.

Nope jay, everything is alright there.

I even took it to a place where they specialize in exhausts only and they found no problems as well,so finally have left the problem as it is.

Waiting for Gm to start support of the matiz.Any news on that front adya.

ahmad.007 · 13th July 2013, 14:39

Ok, if the sound is sporty more like an aftermarket exhaust, then surely this has to be a leak in the exhaust system. Matiz engines make a lot of water which rusts the exhaust (box) and finally it starts leaking. We have to get it replaced every year. It starts with a sporty sound, over the month it gets louder with the engine revving more freely but there comes a time when the drop in torque is too much. We have almost got it changed 3 times in 3 years.

But your mechanic says its not the exhaust. If its a whine (type of a whistle), do check the alternator and belts.

5th June 2007, 23:49	#16
AntibiotiX Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	I had the same problem with my old car which was a matiz. The problem was a small crack in the exhaust system. I had it changed. Several months down the line, the same sound began to appear...however the piping of the exhaust seemed structurally intact. I was then told that it was due to some component loose in the ?catalytic converter. I was given the option of changing it, but then was warned that the spare parts available these days are of poor quality, and the problem may recur. Since it did not affect the vehicle's performance, I did not change it. The sound wasn't too loud either. Subsequently, over the years, I have seen several other matiz's having the same sound coming out of them!
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7th August 2007, 19:57	#17
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Hey... 99% this has NOTHING to do with the exhaust. check the air filter box if it has any of its mounting legs broken. This happens if we do not fix it properly. It produces a rorty sound while revving , especially when cold
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8th August 2007, 17:47	#19
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	As i said.. 99% Sure... my car had this problem, everyone suspected some leak but the final problem was this. just give it a try...
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8th August 2007, 22:23	#20
ashwinsaval BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 33 Thanked: 3 Times	Id tend to agree with JayD since a relative's Mariz had the same problem and it was solved in the same way. Like the sound though... Felt very Sporty
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13th July 2013, 14:39	#23
ahmad.007 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lucknow Posts: 233 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	Ok, if the sound is sporty more like an aftermarket exhaust, then surely this has to be a leak in the exhaust system. Matiz engines make a lot of water which rusts the exhaust (box) and finally it starts leaking. We have to get it replaced every year. It starts with a sporty sound, over the month it gets louder with the engine revving more freely but there comes a time when the drop in torque is too much. We have almost got it changed 3 times in 3 years. But your mechanic says its not the exhaust. If its a whine (type of a whistle), do check the alternator and belts.
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