A strange sound when climbing the ramp

Both of the automatic Jimny I have had didn't make that much noise even when working hard with a trailer on the back. From the video it is quite difficult to separate the wind and tyre noise but I'm also hearing a metallic rattle? It might just be the age of the vehicle but it could also be something else. If you are able I would recommend getting it on a vehicle lift with the wheels in the air and have a listen to the major components of the engine and transmission with it all running. Using a mechanics stethoscope listen closely for excessive noise. The automatic Jimny is usually very quiet.

Lambert wrote: Both of the automatic Jimny I have had didn't make that much noise even when working hard with a trailer on the back. From the video it is quite difficult to separate the wind and tyre noise but I'm also hearing a metallic rattle? It might just be the age of the vehicle but it could also be something else. If you are able I would recommend getting it on a vehicle lift with the wheels in the air and have a listen to the major components of the engine and transmission with it all running. Using a mechanics stethoscope listen closely for excessive noise. The automatic Jimny is usually very quiet.

Firstly, thank you. Yes, as you said, there is a metal ratling noise. There is no sound on straight road. Sometimes it comes on roads with steep slopes, sometimes it doesn't. My first job will be to check the oil level of the transfer case.

Yes, that is a good plan. Also check the universal joints on the propshafts for signs of movement. Does it make the noise at a certain rpm of the engine or just when it feels like it?

also check that the exhaust heat shields are firmly connected as they will make a similar noise.

Lambert wrote: Yes, that is a good plan. Also check the universal joints on the propshafts for signs of movement. Does it make the noise at a certain rpm of the engine or just when it feels like it?

While the my jimny is going uphill and driving at low rpm (2000-3000); it feels too much when I load on the gas. It is not an overly disturbing sound. It sounds as much as in the video. There is no such sound in normal urban use.

The more I think about it the more it sounds like an exhaust heat shield or something associated with that. I have various additional clamps on my exhaust to stop it vibrating.