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canister purge solenoid is ticking .. is that normal?

Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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i have no codes but the canister purge solenoid is ticking .. is that normal?. i can hear the ticking from inside the car.. should i replace it or do they all tick?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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mine ticks when i posted everyone said it was normal?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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did u ever buy a new one and see if the new one ticks???
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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no i looked at the prices rock auto wants 25 but if everyone says its normal i wasn't gonna pay 25 bucks for something that i guess is alright to tick
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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They all tick, it's just a solenoid that opens and closes, that is why it ticks. People often mistake it for an engine noise though.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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oh ok.. thanks
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