Ticking noise from unknown part
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Ticking noise from unknown part
I've noticed a ticking noise coming from a component I am not familiar with (circled red). It appears to be A/C related. The ticking noise is audible and I can feel the ticking/click if I place my hand on this part. I have not used my A/C since June when it stopped working. It's a 2000 AW4 with just shy of 186,000 miles.
Note: not my engine bay
Note: not my engine bay
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that is the purge valve solenoid. you need for the emission controls. there should be a flat post for it to sit on. There also should be rubber in the rectangular hole to quiet the clicking sound once mounted to the post.
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I did not know this, thanks! I'm glad it's not a problem.
Edit: Is there a reason why I'm just hearing this now? I've owned the XJ for a little over 6 months and been under the hood quite a bit with it running and have never heard it before this weekend.
Edit: Is there a reason why I'm just hearing this now? I've owned the XJ for a little over 6 months and been under the hood quite a bit with it running and have never heard it before this weekend.
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While the ticking may be normal, if it is suddenly loud enough that now you notice it and never heard it before, I would check for a vacuum leak. I just went through this with a torn rubber elbow at the intake manifold.
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You guys are all wrong! He's activated the self-destruct mechanism! That's the timer you hear!
Run for your lives!!!!
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You can hear it ticking because there could be something wrong with the way that it is mounted. I took mine off of the mount one day on accident and i could here the ticking sound from inside for cab with no problems. Once I remounted it the ticking was gone. Check to see if the foam rubber padding is missing or damaged that is inside the mounting bracket and replace if needed.