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Noise ... raddle

When in park and running no noise .. put in drive and rattle from right under the auto shifter handle ... so if i pull up to a light and stop noise starts up .. move forward just little stops .. put in park stops ... sound like something like drive train is hitting agaist like muffler system cover maybe ?? noise is coming from right under shifter for sure ..

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When the engine is cold, go under the car and try to shake the exhaust system at the approximate spot you hear the rattle coming from. It is most likely a heat shield for the exhaust, or a broken (rusted through) hanger for the exhaust making the noise you describe. You can probably correct it with a wire or couple of screws to secure the shield, or replace a hanger.

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