A bell like ringing sound when driving

Tiny
XJESAENZX
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  • 2016 NISSAN SENTRA
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  • 37,920 MILES
I've noticed a sound that my car makes for about 1-2 seconds when I first start up the car and continues at random times when I drive my car. Best way to describe the sound is like the old school alarm clocks that would need to be windup. I gave my car an oil change and also fueled up on Premium Fuel and neither have resolved the issue. I have no light indicators on in my dashboard but the sound does concern me since it has just recently begun. The car runs normal and I have not noticed any difference in performance since the car has started to make the sound.
Prior to this issue I had a Check Engine light indicator in my dashboard turn on for a (Mass Air Flow Sensor) and I had bought a spray for it and cleaned it myself. The Check Engine light turned off as soon as I cleaned it myself. Then 3 days later I get this ringing sound, I wonder if this is somehow related to this new issue?
Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 AT 10:22 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Can you tell approximately where the sound comes from? Does it seem to be under the hood? And if I understand, it happens at random times. Is that correct? Is there anything you can do to make it happen? Is it possible for you to record it so I can hear it.

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 AT 7:01 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like it’s coming from the engine or something by it, I don’t really know. I hear it coming from the front right side. It makes the sound when I first turn the car on once while I have it idling. Then it continues when I accelerate the car. It happens randomly I have no control of when it happens it just makes the sound. I hope the video I’m sending helps.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 AT 8:38 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

I heard it. Check the heat shields on the exhaust system. I suspect one is loose. To test, take a rubber mallet and tap on the system to see if you can mirror the sound.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 AT 8:41 PM
Tiny
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Hey Joe, I appreciate the help so much. My car is fixed! You were 100% correct. The heat shield was broken from one of the sides it was bolted on. I had my cousin cut the end off The broken end of the heat shield. He then bolted the one Good end back on. I got to say I’m impressed you were able to figure it out from a short video of the sound it would make. I thank you and I will tell people about this website. Thank you!
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Thursday, October 17th, 2019 AT 10:42 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You are very welcome. Honestly, I have heard so many of them making noise. I always put a large clamp around them to stop the noise. Why they can't design something to be a bit stronger is beyond me. LOL

You take care and stop back anytime.

Have a good weekend.

Joe
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Friday, October 18th, 2019 AT 6:21 PM

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