After work intended to address a rattle from the exhaust when cold, repeat the original conditions in a safe place and check whether the symptom returns. Note whether it fades as the exhaust warms or returns over bumps. Record the result before clearing codes or resetting adaptations.
Follow the maker’s procedure for drive cycles and readiness monitors. With the car cool and parked, look for a loose heat shield or hanger without crawling under an unsupported vehicle. If the issue remains, return to the evidence instead of swapping another part.
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