Front end rattling

2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM
100,000 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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CUREFAN1984
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I hear a rattling noise in the front end when I am in drive and my foot is on the brake, every time I stop at a red light. The noise goes away when I switch to neutral or reverse or take foot off brake and give it gas. I recently had a repair of my ABS, new front struts, oil change, air filter. What will cause this rattle? I only hear it, the car does not shake.
Mar 10, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.
I would check the dust shields for the brakes. with all the work performed it is possible the shield got bent and is hitting the rotor and rattling.

Roy
Mar 10, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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CUREFAN1984
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A brake problem? I was wondering if it could need spark plugs? Would that cause a rattling sound when I am in drive but stopped at a red light? that is the only time i hear it.
Mar 10, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Sorry, thought it was while you were moving.

Did they do anything to the catalytic converter? there is a shield around it that gets loose and gives a rattling sounds especially at idle.

Roy
Mar 10, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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CUREFAN1984
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The catalytic converter was never mentioned. What should I ask them next visit? Or should I just describe the rattling?
Mar 10, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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Ask them to check catalytic converter shield for rattling.
Mar 10, 2018 at 5:50 PM