How To Silence Exhaust Shield Rattle

I noticed my 2010 prius was rattling quite loudly while idling. Here are the steps I took to fix it.

[dev]

Thank you! I've been looking for someone that had the same "various RPMs" issue too. This finally answers my question!
(2013 Toyota Prius - Package 4)

It's been tricking me for a while because it sounds like it's coming from around the B pillar when I'm driving uphill in Power Mode.

[robertomighty]

Excellent, clear DIY. Thank you for doing this!

[joetoyota]

Re-purposing galvanized strap for another like it. Good solid fix.

[bigyeticane]

Thanks for the video!
This one was way more original than "just add rivets".

[jjjohn]

Good job...would suggest to isolate between bolt/strap and aluminum shield so will not happen again...dissimilar metals cause corrosion of the more anodic material.

[KiLLED]

My local mechanic just fixed this for me. I thought it was an issue with one of the axels. Thank god I was wrong. Although, stuff like this is tempting me to buy a new car.

[NoSuffix]

Very nice! I had the same issue with my 2010 Prius years ago. I fixed it with a thin metal "washer" I cut off from a can and drilled a hole through it. The noise comes back again now and I'll try your recommended galvanized hanger strap this time as it looks more sturdy.

[riceburner]

Great idea. On decent ones, I'd replace all bolts to stainless & use stainless split/lock washers. Of course, I live in the rust belt.

[phildawe]

Great help. I have this situation on mine. Thanks👍

[PaulHenreid]

Would a large washer work better because it would be more firm?

[Jay.Kellett]

Just happened to my wife's 2010 Camry. Two dissimilar metals cause corrosion in one, and the aluminum shield corroded away. New England rust belt.

[hedgehogthesonic]

How is the hybrid battery doing after the replacement?

[Usevectors]

Solution looks easy enough for me to DIY :D

[izzyali]

Hello thank you for the video have the same issue with my 2008 Mercedes Benz GL450 just a suggestion instead of the metal wire you use wouldn’t a larger metal washer work better you can buy a pack at the hardware for less than 5.$ also rivets work great if the bolts are striped or broken…

[bigbabysweets]

Mine tore off and white powder was inside. (03 Trailblazer) What's the material? Asbestos?

[nadz]

Is that roll called a glavanished steel strip? Thanks

[MrBunch]

I use penny washers and a fibre washer underneath so the steel of the washer doesn’t react with the aluminium. At least Toyota use a decent size bolt and washer on the original

[fuhuxia]

This exact galvanized strap is available in home Depot for cheaper price.

[bernardberben]

Have the same issue on my 2014 Nissan Frontier. Finding the correct heat shield is almost impossible lol.

[joecollazo]

I hear something like that but only when I accelerate not when idle. Could it be the same?