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1997 Ford Taurus-Engine 'dinging'

Tiny
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This has been going on for about a week now. When I start my car, it immediately has a dinging sound--sounds like the Salvtion Army bell during Christmas time :)--ding, ding, ding and so on. It sounds like it's right in front of the driver's side. You can't hear it from inside the car--only outside. As soon as the car warms up, after about 5 minutes, it stops. I've looked under the hood and see nothing that can be seen. What could this be?
Thank you!
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Sunday, March 4th, 2007 AT 9:05 AM

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Tiny
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Yoo-hoo! Any help/ideas here? Thanks! ?
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Monday, March 5th, 2007 AT 11:04 AM
Tiny
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Could I please get a reply to my problem?
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 AT 8:29 AM
Tiny
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Maybe something is loose on the exhaust system? It heats up and tightens? I had a car that had a loose heat shield clamp that rattled when cold, quiet when hot. Not saying that's your deal, but check under the car while it's running. Get yourself a good pair of ramps to drive up on and check it out, be careful under there.
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much! I'll get it looked into! I very much appreciate your reply. :D
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 AT 7:39 PM

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