Sounds it knows · Turbo and boost

Wastegate Rattle at Idle.

A metallic buzz at idle from the turbo. The actuator linkage has play.

Urgency
A

What it usually is

Worn wastegate linkage or a tired actuator letting the flap flutter.

B

What to do

Annoying more than fatal. Have the linkage checked at the next service.

C

Let something listen to it

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