vibration noise

1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING

151,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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I have a 1999 sebgring convertible.When the car is started when it is cold you can hear a tinny vibration sound for about 1 minute.when you put it in drive it stops.It does not do it when it is warmed up

Mar 20, 2011 at 2:04 AM

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This would be typical of a loose heat shield around the exhaust pipe or catalytic converter, particularly if you don't feel it inside the car. Very often when a weld breaks you can use a regular radiator hose clamp to hold it from rattling.

Mar 20, 2011 at 2:45 AM

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