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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Scott-R on 22 February 2013, 20:23

Title: Loud ticking/squeaking noise.
Post by: Scott-R on 22 February 2013, 20:23

Theres a ticking/ squeaking noise coming from my engine bay between the scoosh filler and the power steering on the left it could be something to do with fueling.. is that the fuel filter?

No noise on idle only when picking up speed.

Any help would be great thanks.

Title: Re: Loud ticking/squeaking noise.
Post by: beppe2672 on 22 February 2013, 21:42

I think you're on about your charcoal canister mate. Mine ticks, cant really find a definitive answer weather its supposed to do it an idle. If it really bothers you you could do a charcoal canister delete.

Title: Re: Loud ticking/squeaking noise.
Post by: Scott-R on 22 February 2013, 21:42

After some googling, it's the carbon canister that's making the noise anyone had this before?

Should I replace it or clean it?

Can I run it if its making these noises?

Title: Re: Loud ticking/squeaking noise.
Post by: Scott-R on 22 February 2013, 21:43

Mine doesn't do it on idle only under load.

Yours run ok ticking?

Title: Re: Loud ticking/squeaking noise.
Post by: beppe2672 on 22 February 2013, 21:46

link for the delete http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=222678.0

As far as I know it releases fuel vapor from the tank into the inlet system. The only issue I can figure out is that it's putting un-metered air and fuel vapour into the intake. I'll be doing this delete on mine soon!

And yeah my golf runs fine!

Title: Re: Loud ticking/squeaking noise.
Post by: MoshiMoshi on 07 March 2013, 22:32

The ticking is normal, it's a PCV valve opening and closing to allow the gas flow through the canister. Unless it becomes stupidly loud then it shouldn't be a problem.