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DaveGoodGreen
12-06-2009, 06:57 PM
Its a sound like sumthing is loose under my hood. when i turn it makes the noise or when i go over bumps kinda, kinda like a rattling sound. but when the car is not moving it doesnt make the sound. Anybody knows the problem?
Phrog_gunner
12-06-2009, 07:33 PM
It is usually the latch squeaking. You can grease it every couple of weeks or buy some rubber hood bumpers from the dealer like most members here have done. OEM part# N804384 S they will maybe run you like $6 from the dealer.


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26084&highlight=hood+squeak
Bluerauder
12-06-2009, 07:57 PM
Its a sound like sumthing is loose under my hood. when i turn it makes the noise or when i go over bumps kinda, kinda like a rattling sound. but when the car is not moving it doesnt make the sound. Anybody knows the problem?

Lots of info here on hood squeaks. Has never been described as a "rattle" before. Think we need more info or a better description to help you. Did you check for loose stuff under the hood? Are you sure that this is not an "engine rattle" or pinging?? You are using 91 Octane or better right?

Just an afterthought, check to see if the long plastic cover forward of the radiator is snugged down with the fasteners.
RF Overlord
12-07-2009, 11:05 AM
Dude, your description is so vague, and there are so many things it could be...you really need to have a friend with mechanical knowledge go for a ride-along.
DaveGoodGreen
12-07-2009, 02:05 PM
Well there's nothin wrong with the engine at all, Its just something loose that i will have to find under the hood, and i dont think its the hood latch either, but the car drives perfect so i will take it to the crest dealership
fastblackmerc
12-07-2009, 02:07 PM
Well there's nothin wrong with the engine at all, Its just something loose that i will have to find under the hood, and i dont think its the hood latch either, but the car drives perfect so i will take it to the crest dealership

When you hear the noise pop the hood release (don't worry the hood won't fly open) and see if the noise stops.
DaveGoodGreen
12-07-2009, 02:08 PM
o ok well im gonna go try it and let you knw what happends
DaveGoodGreen
12-07-2009, 02:13 PM
well i just checked and i belive so its the hood latch, i rleased it and i didnt hear the noise or anything when i went over a bump