06RL/NBP

I have a recently purchased 2006 rL with 82,500 highway miles. As I turn the start knob I hear a ratcheting ticking sound that only lasts for a second or two. Cam anybody please tell me what this is? Thanks very much.

lland

Could be the starter. Had a similar noise in my MDX (mostly when cold). Had the starter replaced and no more noise.

LL

db22

Fuel Pump. Does it do it after ignition is on before you start the car?

sqranks

It depends on where your hearing the noise.. It could also be the steering wheel adjusting...

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

this may be hard to pin point with out a vid.

db22

It may be better to have an Aud instead of a Vid after all, this is a noise problem.

06RL/NBP

It does not do it after ignition is on before you start the car. It is not the steering wheel adjusting because I can hear that. My guess is the starter. I can't hear it if I start the car with the door open and also can't hear anything under the hood.I do not want to start replacing things at considerable cost to find out the problem. By the way what does Aud and Vid mean? Thanks for your replies. Much appreciated.

db22

Aud = Audio (noise), Vid = Video (Picture).

oo7spy

I think there are too many things it could be without more info. I think a video with good audio quality would be your best bet. Aim the camera on your hand so we can see exactly where in the turn it happens.

06RL/NBP

I had my Brother listen and he says it is the drivers window vent openning. Not to worry.

06RL/NBP

Drivers window A/C and heating vent.

EL19

iTrader: (4)

That sounds weird. If its the vent opening wouldnt everyone hear it?

06RL/NBP

Everyone that has listened for it hears it.

oo7spy

I think he means, wouldn't WE all hear it on our cars.

Sometimes, rarely really, my vent fan/motor/mount, whatever it is, rattles depending on the speed of the fan. Annoying, but not worth paying for to fix.

EL19

iTrader: (4)

Ive never heard anything at start up, but maybe all of the dinging and the steering wheel extending distract my hears from the vent LOL

06RL/NBP

I took it to an expert mechanic and it is the ABS pressurizing. Thanks for everyones input. I really appreciate it.