How To Silence Exhaust Shield Rattle

I noticed my 2010 prius was rattling quite loudly while idling. Here are the steps I took to fix it.
Link to the galvanized hanger strap: amzn.to/3jLTLQ3

[@joetoyota7903]

Re-purposing galvanized strap for another use................I like it. Good solid fix.

[@bigyeticane]

Thanks for the video! This one was way more original than "just add rivets".

[@dev44634]

Thank you! I've been looking for someone that had the same "various RPMs" issue too. This finally answers my question! (2013 Toyota Prius - Package 4) It's been tricking me for a while because it sounds like it's coming from around the B pillar when I'm driving uphill in Power Mode.

[@robertomighty4562]

Excellent, clear DIY. Thank you for doing this!

[@jjjohn5914]

Good job...would suggest to isolate between bolt/strap and aluminum shield so will not happen again...dissimilar metals cause corrosion of the more anodic material.

[@LykeArgy]

with what?

[@N8844H]

A couple of coats of hi-temp spray paint in whatever color you like would do.@@LykeArgy

[@NoSuffix]

Very nice! I had the same issue with my 2010 Prius years ago. I fixed it with a thin metal "washer" I cut off from a can and drilled a hole through it. The noise comes back again now and I'll try your recommended galvanized hanger strap this time as it looks more sturdy.

[@user-ci2pf7ex4l]

Eww a Prius

[@riceburner4747]

Great idea. On decent ones, I'd replace all bolts to stainless & use stainless split/lock washers. Of course, I live in the rust belt.

[@Jay.Kellett]

Just happened to my wife's 2010 Camry. Two dissimilar metals cause corrosion in one, and the aluminum shield corroded away. New England rust belt.

[@phildawe7172]

Great help. I have this situation on mine. Thanks👍

[@y-nobody9172]

YOU ARE TALENTED !!

[@izzyali05]

Hello thank you for the video have the same issue with my 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450 just a suggestion instead of the metal wire you use wouldn’t a larger metal washer work better you can buy a pack at the hardware for less than 5.$ also rivets work great if the bolts are striped or broken…

[@MrBunch21]

I use penny washers and a fibre washer underneath so the steel of the washer doesn’t react with the aluminium. At least Toyota use a decent size bolt and washer on the original

[@Usevectors]

Solution looks easy enough for me to DIY :D

[@joecollazo9450]

I hear something like that but only when I accelerate not when idle. Could it be the same?

[@MSNYC11101]

Same here. Lower rpm's, while accelerating. 2012 Silverado.

[@Userinterfaceexperience]

Same. Got under with a flashlight and couldn't find anything loose.

[@artob]

Yes

[@kevinhughes9801]

Good stuff thanks for sharing

[@bernardberben4852]

Have the same issue on my 2014 Nissan Frontier. Finding the correct heat shield is almost impossible lol.

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

How is the hybrid battery doing after the replacement?

[@liamrobinson2084]

Brilliant. Well done!

[@PaulHenreid]

Would a large washer work better because it would be more firm?

[@rasmadrak]

The problem is that due to metal reacting to metal, there will eventually be new holes. Better to use "just enough" and repeat the process a few years down the road. :)

[@rjvagv1]

Heat shield for my 07 camry 4-cylinder above the >"Muffler"< itself had became completely loose. Removed, no rust very thin. Is this required to have it reinstalled?

[@90nadz]

Is that roll called a glavanished steel strip? Thanks

[@doublewide420]

Band iron

[@SportFury1966]

"Plumber's Tape"

[@a_23656]

good to check on that as a cause for rattling noise, in a worse case a mechanic could diagnose it as a bearing damage /problem with the crankshaft, and jus by this wrong diagnosis you would throw away your car or sell it for cheap

[@user-xt6vm6rb8i]

Well done, well thought up. But I want to close up a comment for you, your Prius needs rust removal and anti-corrosion treatment! If this is not done, it will soon rot to holes Молодец, хорошо придумал. Но хочу заделать вам замечание, на вашем Prius надо устранить ржавчину и сделать антикоррозийную обработку! Если этого не сделать он скоро сгниёт до дыр.

[@MI2APatriot]

You're clearly not from the north. Your vehicle will look like that after a year on these roads.

[@v7nf]

why not just get a bigger round washer new bolts from hardware store?

[@bradleyscott8017]

You can, but you risk breaking through the sheet. He uses galvanized steel to make the perfect shape he needs.

[@rich6245]

Even better to use Aluminium.

[@michaelhall4798]

just buy some penny washers

[@LatoriaMartin]

I think you took this apart just to do a video. Like wtf bolts out smh

[@jadenpeebles1730]

They rust, and break. Northern states do that to a car, worked on many like that and it’s happened to me with every car I’ve owned

[@Falwiz]

This is a real problem with Toyotas. The bolts are ridiculously undersized (10mm head) and usually snap due to rusting

[@goin2cali420]

Just looked at mine and it did the same thing

[@steve0504]

My Ferrari California was making this sound. It was really loud. It’s embarrassing.