Engine Ticking Problem
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Engine Ticking Problem
I have noticed a loud ticking noise coming from a solenoid under the hood of my TL. I hear the noise inside my car in either neutral or park. The noise persists whether the climate control is on or off. I only use 92 or 93 octane fuel, so it is not detonation.
I have traced the ticking to a solenoid next to the firewall, directly behind the brake fluid resevoir. The solenoid has an electrical connection on one side and a hose connection on the other. The switch is marked DENSO 211 PCS33.
The question is, is this normal or is this switch about to pack it in?
I invite your comments.
I have traced the ticking to a solenoid next to the firewall, directly behind the brake fluid resevoir. The solenoid has an electrical connection on one side and a hose connection on the other. The switch is marked DENSO 211 PCS33.
The question is, is this normal or is this switch about to pack it in?
I invite your comments.
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johnnyb_s: The electrical connection is solid; it is an aircraft type connector.
I should mention that everything works. I was just concerned that a noisy solenoid, is a sick solenoid.
jean: Did the dealer tell you the clicking is normal?
I should mention that everything works. I was just concerned that a noisy solenoid, is a sick solenoid.
jean: Did the dealer tell you the clicking is normal?
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Well, I think if the solenoid was mal-functioning, you wouldnt be firing on all cylinders.. your gas mileage would be the s**ts and not to mention a severe decrease in power. Not to mention the -check engine- light would scream at you. I means its a solenoid... your engine needs it to be working properly, otherwise the car would be flat.
The last time the dealer saw my car was for an oil change and a determined inspection. No problems found.
If your car zips along nicely.. doesnt hesitate or have pile of black smoke out the back.. I would say - relax and enjoy the car-
Jean
The last time the dealer saw my car was for an oil change and a determined inspection. No problems found.
If your car zips along nicely.. doesnt hesitate or have pile of black smoke out the back.. I would say - relax and enjoy the car-
Jean
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I have the same thing too. I thought it was my fault and that I may be choking the collant line after my CAI installation (since you had to replace one of the hoses). Thank God it's normal.
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Crazy thought...could it be your injectors? Honda injectors have known to generate quite a "tick" and such. I know that they're loud on my GS-R...loud on my dad's Accord V6 and my mom's TL.
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Engine Ticking Revisited
Thanks for all the replies. If it were not for you folks I would have been off to the dealer.
I was able to isolate the solenoid as the source of the ticking by holding it in my hand. Now that it has warmed up a bit, the solenoid is silent.
I guess I will have to find something else to worry about--like the paint.
I was able to isolate the solenoid as the source of the ticking by holding it in my hand. Now that it has warmed up a bit, the solenoid is silent.
I guess I will have to find something else to worry about--like the paint.
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Glad we could help. It was my experience that the paint requires a few months to cure before it's hardened fully. After 6 months or so (here in FL), the paint seemed pretty decent.
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