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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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I have a 2011 is250 and this flapping noise just started out of nowhere! I can’t tell if it’s the passenger side front or real...but the faster I go, the louder it gets. When I release the pedal, it stops. Driving me insane! Anybody have any idea what it could be?
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 10:01 AM
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So if you're driving at HWY speed and you let off of the throttle the noise just goes away?
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 01:20 PM
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Yes. The more gas I give it, the louder it gets. Sounds like it’s coming from the passenger front of the car.
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 02:27 AM
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Have you looked underneath to see if the underpinnings of the car are all fastened and tight? Look under the hood , under the car , etc. Perhaps you’ve even run over something and it’s stuck underneath.
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 04:06 PM
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Could be rusted out exhaust heat shield.
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