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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: ataripower on 25 April 2009, 22:15

Title: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: ataripower on 25 April 2009, 22:15

Hi, I serviced my MK1 Cab today. Now when the engine is switched on I can hear this constant ticking sound (a bit like an indicator but not as loud) It speeds up and slows down with the engine. It seems to be coming from the head unit behind the dash but i have switched the stereo off....any ideas what it could be?

cheers

Title: Re: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: Komenda on 26 April 2009, 13:29

Ticking noise from that area could be a relay. Did you disconnect the battery?

Title: Re: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2009, 16:28

Could be a cracked exhaust manifold.

Title: Re: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: ataripower on 26 April 2009, 19:47

Hi, don't think its the exhaust, but what do you mean it could be a relay? How do I check?

Sorry i'm new to all this..... Could it be a dodgy stereo?, it sound like its coming from that.

Title: Re: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: rubjonny on 27 April 2009, 08:25

pull the stereo out completly, if it still does it then it wasnt the stereo ;)

Title: Re: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: gibby on 28 April 2009, 14:55

Quote from: ataripower on 26 April 2009, 19:47

but what do you mean it could be a relay? How do I check?

My old cab used to have a clicking sound coming from the relays. To check, do what you're doing to get the click and have someone with their ear by the fuse box in the passenger footwell.

Title: Re: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: rubjonny on 28 April 2009, 15:30

other option is to touch each relay with your finger, should feel it clicking :)

Title: Re: TICKING...Driving me insane!
Post by: ataripower on 28 April 2009, 19:24

Thanks for your help everyone, turns out it was the stereo - its knackered