Terminal Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Ok, i did a quick search for the same problem, but i couldn't find anything. I have an odd ticking noise coming from my engine bay, it's irregular, and only happens when im idling. it's coming from the drivers side of the engine bay. i'm fairly certain i have a dodgy AFM, and my only theory is that it's playing havok with the injectors so they're turning on and off randomly or whatever injectors do at idle. the idle does jump around slightly, between 700 and 1200, but usually sits around 700 - 800. it goes away as soon as i rev it and never happens while driving. is there anything serious that could go make that noise on that side of the car? it's sort of like an electronic ticking like a solenoid going spastic. anywho, any help appreciated. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
knore Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Aslong as the car runs fine then ide say its probably nothing serious. Just something getting a bit old Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-789984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 tappets ? you need oil. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-791886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 injectors Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-793829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 More likely Tappets Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-795148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
knore Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 tappets ?you need oil. So hes running low on engine oil ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-796881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted April 23, 2004 Author Share Posted April 23, 2004 nah oil is fine, it's an electrical ticking noise, like a solenoid clikcing on and off at random intervals. whenever my idle is playing up is when it happens. if the idle is being a good boy on that day it won't do it. that's what led me to believe possible injector problem. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-797689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmcmahon83 Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Interesting... I had a ticking noise., but it happened all the time... I found it out to be the electric window switch was playing up, when i put my window down, the switch would stay partly on, and it would tick (ie a solenoid). I've figured out aslong as i make sure the switch is off after i put my window down its fine... Probably not wat ur problem is, but thought it was worth a mention. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-797771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 is bomb Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-797772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted April 23, 2004 Author Share Posted April 23, 2004 hehe, if i go slower than 60 im dead? that's alright then, i don't usually go that slow Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-798356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aKTiVE Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 lifters? i had an intermittant buzzing noise... and that was my boost controller on the fritz... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-801085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolutionMR Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 could it be the turbine ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-801380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benm Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 tappets ?you need oil. Whats the best way to reduce this problem if you have plenty of fresh oil ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-801573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33NismoGirl Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 i had a similiar prob.. if not the same ... & i summed it down to loose nuts on my fan..... it only occured while idling too ... so just check that. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-804604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYanR31 Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 one solinoid that is fairly loud is the vvt solinoid which comes on as soon as there is movement of the throttle, your tps (throttle position sensor) could be dodgy and kicking the vvt solinoid in and out. just a thought Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-804711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstanbis Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 most RB engines i've come across tick all the time ! i've been told by reliable sources that its normal, and its just the injectors (or the pump, can't remember which) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-805458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 one solinoid that is fairly loud is the vvt solinoid which comes on as soon as there is movement of the throttle, your tps (throttle position sensor) could be dodgy and kicking the vvt solinoid in and out.just a thought this sounds like my problem, thanks dude. i'll have to get my TPS checked out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-805552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 On another note, my idle has just jumped up to 1200rpm. could a dodgy TPS cause this? I know i have a dodgy AFM as well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-809116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revhead Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 If you have a dodgy AFM then there's a fair chance the idle's jumped because the ECU's in limp mode. Dodgy TPS shouldn't cause the idle to jump - I think the ECU resets its throttle reading when you start the car, ie it makes whatever it's reading then as 0% throttle. I have the exact same ticking noise on my car. It's a worn lash adjuster. Nothing to worry about, just annoying. The reason it only ticks at or near idle is because that's when oil pressure is at its lowest, and if the adjuster is worn it'll return the oil more quickly than it should and so 'bleeds' itself. Think about trying to blow up a balloon with a small hole in it. If you only blow a little bit, it will stay flat. It you blow harder, so that you're putting in more air than the hole is letting out, the balloon will stay inflated. Different oil doesn't fix it - well maybe something like 80W90 would, but that's not a good idea Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-809197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
46n2 Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 is bomb Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/38937-random-ticking-noise-in-engine-bay/#findComment-816861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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