Rattling noise while idling!!!

[jbimmer24]

Originally Posted by faccen1

I have an 01 X5 4.4 with 90,000 miles which has started making a really annoying noise.

When I am idling in drive with my foot on the brake pedal, there is an embarrasing rattling noise coming from what sounds like somewhere in the engine compartment.

If I put it into neutral or park while keeping my foot on the brake, the noise goes away.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Hi Faccen1,I'm starting to get the same sound when i stopped at the drive throw to place my order,while foot on brake vehicle in drive, i get this rattling sound. so i open my door and hear it coming from the undercarriage,so i put it in park no rattle,then in reverse holding brake it rattles again,from reading these post i'll check the heatshield,hope that's it.