Ticking Sound

Ticking Sound?
I have a definite ticking sound comming from the engine of my '95 chevy tahoe 5.7 gas engine. my friend says its either a lifting rod or one of the exaust gasgets, if it is not the gasgets how do i check the lifting rods to see which one is bad. my friend could not tell me how to check them

musiclicker:I own a shop and think this; We have a stethoscope made for listening to engines, and isolating internal noises. Several things can cause a lifter to tick. The lifter rides on the camshaft, a pushrod goes from there up to the rocker arm, the rocker arm pushes against the valve when the cam comes u... More...

What is that ticking sound engines make after they turn off?
After every time I turn my car off I always hear that ticking sound coming from the engine, almost sounds like tiny pebbles dropping onto a metal pan. I have always wondered what it was that was making that sound. Does anyone know or have an idea?

No Picture:metal expands when heated, then as it cools it actually is moving a wee bit against other metal... More...

What is causing a ticking sound from my front left wheel?
I have a constant ticking sound coming from my front left wheel. The vehicle is an 04 GMC Sierra 1500. The rate of the ticking is not affected by the speed im traveling. I also noticed that my rim is very hot. Much hotter than the other side and of course hotter than the two back rims. I am just wondering what is causing this ticking.

DON:An abnormally hot rim indicates a brake that is dragging. Don... More...

What causes the ticking sound when brakes applied?
What would cause the ticking sound when brakes applied? We had new pads and drums installed.

rick b:You may have had the pads and shoes installed, BUT did you have the drums and rotors turned? If not, what is happening is the the rotors do warp over time and heat and it causes the pads to "shift" up and down when brakeing Also if the anti rattle clips where not installed on the pads this could cau... More...

Why does my 02 Mustang have a ticking sound from the engine on cold starts?
When I start up my Mustang after it's been sitting, the engine makes a ticking or clicking sound that comes from the drivers side of the engine. It goes away after about a minute or two of ideling or sooner if I rev the engine. It's a 3.8 V6. Is this a potentaly serious problem or is it normal?

Capri 3:The lifters are ticking because the lack of oil at startup. Try Running a thinner weight oil. 5 w 30 is usually recommended. on these cars.... More...

My boiler is making a ticking sound, any idea what it might be?
I have a Ferroli F24 CH boiler and recently it has started making a ticking sound. The boiler sometimes switches into backup mode, a red light comes on and it needs to be reset, but otherwise it works fine. Even after backup mode has been reset the boiler continues to work fine. The ticking sound is different each time, sometimes its a single tick/click then a short break and sometimes it can be continuous. Does anyone have any ideas?

The Plumber:Read the instructions and trouble guide at the link below or just call the manufacturer.... More...

what is the strange ticking sound in my car?
I just got a 93 toyota corola and just today I noticed that even when my car is turned off it makes an annoying ticking sound that sounds like the turn signal going off in uneven patterns. Sometimes it stops and then starts again. What annd why is it doing this and how can i get it fixed?

Patrick:It honestly just sounds like something clloinh down... every car does this... if it only happened when it was running i would say that it was a wear down on the cam when it make contact with the valve, but thats no it now that i see the fact that it does it shut off too... its more than likely nothi... More...

why is there a ticking sound on my p990i when i attach my headset?
I have a SE P990i and when i connect my headset i hear a ticking sound when i'm speaking to someone. If I use it as listening to music there is none. I am not sure where could be the problem. My headset or my phone. Thank you.

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Should I be hearing a ticking sound from the catalytic converter when the car is running?
My car makes a ticking noise, pretty loud and lasts a good 15-20 min after I turn off my car. I was informed by a mechanic that its normal and the exhaust cooling down. While this makes sense to me, still am uncomfortable bc the sound is a little louder than id like...not to mention that it doesnt always do it. It also ticks while the car is running and this I noticed when I pulled up to another car. Any ideas as to why this is. Been to the dealer twice and gotten the runaround. In additio

blanderswake:When your car is running, the various parts get hot and expand. After you shut it off, the parts cool off, but at different rates. An exhaust manifold shrinks faster than the cylinder head that it's bolted to, so when they rub together, they make a ticking noise. Same with your converter, which gets... More...

why does my home air conditioner make a ticking sound?
Near the furnace, a ticking/clicking sound it makes. What is it?

Bill R:could be a fan blade touching something as it rotates could be water dripping from the condenser... More...

i have a 1997 Ford Explorer and it is makinga clicking/ ticking sound inside and out only when i accelerate?
i have a 1997 Ford Explorer and it is makinga clicking/ ticking sound inside and out only when i accelerate. i want to stop it from ticking. What do i need to look for. i think it might be an exhaust leak. but yeah i need some help.

mal75:The engine is not receiveing enough gas try cleaning your fuel lines with a fuel cleaner from an auto store.... More...

Ticking sound when in speed or on bumpy road?
I get ticking sound when i get into speed or when road is bumpy? This is around driver's seat area. Could it be due to broken bearing, or something loose? Please advise. Thanks

shadow_relevant03:i bet u it's ur break something is in there... More...

I hear a ticking sound when I accelarate my 1995 Subaru LEG L/OUT. What can the mechanical problem be?
My Subaru has over 188,000 miles on it, engine has good power but tires are a little old and uneven. Ticking sound is slowly getting louder. I can only hear it from the outside when I am driving and my windows are open. Thank You.

baddogjmh:Had this problem as well. Check your CV Boots and your Inner/Outer tie rod boots. Check for any rips.... More...

looking to buy a escort that has a ticking sound when it running?
I heard it run and im think about buying it but im wonder if the ticking sound had to do with a bad rod or if it has to do with the timing in the car.The person selling it think it a rod because it lost power and runs like it has since it was parked.

Charles:Prob not a rod but a valve. Don't buy it if you can't fix it yourself and then pay less then $200.... More...

What is this ticking sound on my computer?
My volume does not work on my computer and I do not have a sound card yet but I can hear a ticking sound on my computer and the keyboard lights up when I dont touch it.what is going on here.what could this be?

A:The keyboard lighting up could be just a feature with the keyboard. The ticking sound is probably some hardware in your computer that is not tightly fixed in with the rest of the hardware.... More...

What's that ticking sound when you turn off your car?
You know that ticking sound when you turn off your car? I know that nothing is wrong with the car but, what the heck is that?

amistad51:As the exhaust cools some metal areas cool faster than others creating a little be of strain. You also notice even a louder clicking noise after an aircraft turbine engine is turn off.... More...

is it normal to hear a very small ticking sound from laptop?
i have a compaq c794wu lap , (dual core , 2 gb )and i hear a cracking ticking sound when i place my ears close to it . is it normal.i didnt hear it from my friends laptop.

Sandy N:if you hear spinning sound from the notebook, that is normal because the hard drive spins when you are working on the notebook. but a clicking noise from the notebook is not normal, unless you are playing a DVD or a CD. normally, DVD/CD also should not be making any clicking noise. but sometimes it ... More...

What is that loud ticking sound in my home air condition?
It sounds sort of like a fan would sound when something is in it's way. A constant loud quick tick. I opened the ac and watched the fan. The sound did not start till a while after the fan had been circulating, so its not the fan (I think). It is so loud I cannot use the ac. What is it and what should I do? I did. The sound starts after the fan has been blowing for a while. The sound does not happen when I turn the wheel

Dubidiocho:Ironically I just noticed my heat-pump doing the same thing. In my case a wrap of insulation tape used to wrap components in the unit has come loose and the fan sucks it up in it's path at random times. I'm going to shut off the power switch and do a tape-ectomy surgery soon!... More...

Why do I get ticking sound in my bike after I stop the engine.?
After I drive for a long/short, if I stop the engine ticking sound comes from the bikes engine, Can anyone tell me why it is. Thanks in advance.

Curious George:Your engine and exhaust are made of different metals aluminium and steel. where there is contact of aluminium and steel the aluminium is shrinking 3 times that of steel when it's cooling down so it tends to creep over the steel, that's what causes the sound. Don't worry it's normal.... More...

I have a whirlpool dryer WED5300VW, and everytime i set a time and press start it makes a ticking sound.?
The ticking sound just starts and instead of drying it does that and the timer still goes down and everything but doesn't dry. Can anyone walk me through what to do, even if it means removing the front panel where the knobs are.

Corky R:When you press the start button and hear the clicking, does it sound like the drum is moving, or is it just silent other than the ticking?? If so, the ticking sound could be the motor running with no belt on the drum, (could be off the tensioner pulley, could have broken or just wore out). You sh... More...

ticking sound?
its starts when windows does, i use onboard soundcard

Craig H:Usually when you hear a ticking sound when you turn on your computer it means the hard drive is about ready to die. My suggestion to you is to save all your important files such as pictures,music, documents, and anything that is important to you to a CD or someother type of removable media. If you d... More...

my car makes a ticking sound when i go to start it. then the power shuts off. ?
the car would make a ticking sound and then the lights would cut off. When i slam my door shut all the light in the car would come on, then i go to start it again and it ticks then the lights shut off again. My alarm will go off at any moment for no reason. i even started my car a few days ago then the trunk popped open!

E. F. Hutton:Sounds like a typical after-market alarm system failure. Does it still start? It could be a dead battery. Alarm systems will misbehave badly with a dead battery, and the ticking sound can be the starter attempting to engage by failing due to the battery.... More...

Recharged battery on Honda Nighthawk now it makes a Buzzing/Ticking sound near the battery when try to start .?
Left lights on my 92 Honda Nighthawk 750 and drained battery. I recharged battery over night with a batter tender. Now it wont start and makes a buzzing/ticking sound near the battery when I try to start it. Any suggestions...?

Firecracker .:Battery is still dead. A Tender is not really a charger - they are not meant to recharge batteries, just maintain a charged one. The noise you hear is the starter relay. There isn't enough juice in the battery to even hold the contacts closed.... More...

how do you get rid of the ticking sound on garageband?
Im trying to record something on garage band and im using the females voice vocals. but theres this tick tick tick tick tick tick sound and it wont stop. How do I get rid of it?

jeligula:Go to the Control menu and turn the metronome off.... More...

On Sony Vegas 8, it has a ticking sound! What can i do to stop it?
I was making a music video on sony vegas, and then whenever I pressed play, there was an annoying ticking sound. What can i do to stop it? Never mind...I fixed it lol.

AWolf:What you can do is post your question, and all primarily computer software and hardware questions, in the Y/A forum designed for them, "Computers & Internet." That is where the experts hang out, not in Home Theater Electronics.... More...

whats a ticking sound only when you accelerate 97 explorer?
only when i push gas it makes a lil ticking sound let off its gone and sometimes it goes away any help?

bernie:If its a constant even ticking only when you accelerate it sounds like a leak in the manifold (where the exhaust pipe joins on).... More...

My Baseboard Heater is making a ticking sound? Even after I turned the breaker switch off?
It has me a little worried and confused. I was lying in bed trying to go to sleep and kept hearing a ticking/buzzing sound by my bed. Turned out it was coming from my baseboard heater. I turned off the heat, still didn't stop. I turned off the breaker switch to all the heat in my apartment, still didn't stop. What could it be? How do I get it to stop? I tapped and banged on it a little bit, looked to see if anything was stuck inside, nothing. and it is on a wall that is not connected to anything

farplaces:Baseboard heaters are constructed differently in as much as what type of heating method is used beneath the cover you are banging on. Some have an electric element that heat a chenical such as glycol while some have just a heating element. I am assuming yours is the non-glycol type because that cr... More...

Is there such a warning sound like a "death clock" or ticking sound when a computer is about to crash?
*Usually hear a ticking sound or maybe it is just my monitor. *System sometimes restarts on it own and on next login there is a "system has recovered from a serious error" message with error report request. What can be done to correct this concern?

Danlow:Sounds like your hard drive might be failing... Usually hard drives make a lot of noise and clicking when they are failing, because they are spinning, and the scanning head can be lose or rubbing up against something... I suggest back up your stuff, and get a new Hard Drive... Otherwise, recoveri... More...

Why does a tick, ticking sound occur (five or six ticks) when i turn on the fan in my ford focus?
Every time i turn on my fan in my ford focus (99) a ticking sound happens for a short period (5 or 6 times) then goes. What is this please? Yes its the Heater AC fan. It doesnt happen when I turn on the car if the dial for the fan speed on the dash is already above 0 (off) i.e. 1-4 (on), but if I then turn the dial to 0, then turn back to 1-4, it happens.

druid:<>You were a bit light on the info here, so I will have to make a number of assumptions. First, I assume you are talking about the heater/AC fan? Second, when you turn it on the fan does not run right away but ticks-ticks a few times then starts running? I assume you've had the car for a while an... More...

When I turn left I hear a ticking sound that goes faster as I drive faster. It does not happen on left trn.?
The ticking sound does not happen when you drive straight or turn left. It does not sound serious but it is a ticking or tapping sound.

Surfer Jeff:that is your cv joint... More...

i have a 92 Lincoln continental and i hear a ticking sound when i press the gas what could it be?
i was driving on the highway and i started to hera a ticking sound every time i pressed the gas. after awhile it got worse and the car shut off and i opened the hood and smoke poured out. but the tempature guage never went up. What could thid be?

bobweb:You may have run low on engine oil in which case you can hear the valves tapping. I always knew I had let the oil go too low when I heard the valves start to tick or tap. If the "smoke" you saw wasn't actually steam from a ruptured coolant line, then it was probably engine oil leaking from the valve... More...

What is that ticking sound at the back of my truck? It's draining my battery.?
I have a 2004 f150 Ford truck with about 38000 miles. My battery keeps dying and I've noticed a ticking sound above the fuel tank in the back, on the drivers side - right by the area where I pump the gas in, I took it to the Ford dealer - they dont know what could be making the ticking sound. The mechanic said he would have to take the truck bed off. I thought maybe it was the fuel pump, stuck. He said no. The fuel pump switch or whatever it was he said is under the spare tire. Does anybody know

gearbox:The fuel pump relays and such are in the fuse box on passenger side if I remember the trucks (this is 04 and newer body style) .. The soleniod they were talking about is for emissions and is behind the drive axle... But most of this stuff would be loose power as soon as you turn the key off (as it u... More...

I hear a ticking sound from my NEW ceiling fan?
Just bought it at Home Depot. I'm hearing a ticking sound from the ceiling fan when it's on. Is this a bad fan or a easy fix? The fan works great except for the sound

eskie lover:I've purchased 2 different brands from depot, Harbor Breeze and Hampton bay, both of which did that. In one of the instruction manuals, I forgot which one, it says that the clicking noise is the ball bearings hitting one another and to use electrical motor lubricant to stop it. We did and it stopp... More...

I know that engines tick when they cool, but what specific act produces the ticking sound?
I know its to do with the cooling, but why does it tick every few seconds. What specifically is the metal doing to create sound. Why when it shrinks again isnt it silent.....

matt543:the valvetrane... More...

how do you get rid of the ticking sound on garageband recordings?
i just got a macbook and i cant figure out how to stop the ticking noise that keeps the tempo when i record songs. how do i stop it??

InnoScentz:The ticking is there to avoid plagarism; get the serial number from the bottom of you Macbook and put it in the "add details" to your question and I can help you in about 5 minutes.... More...

I hear a loud ticking sound from the dash of my 2002 Galant when the temperature control knob is on cold?
The sound goes off when I turn the temperature knob to warm. The noise only comes on when the ignition is on or the engine is running. Thank you. I pulled off the entire lower dash and used a stethoscope to locate the sound. I had to replace the heater valve motor assembly. That little item costs $140. ans is sold by the dealer only.

gary o:Could be the fan relay or the fan itself. Take a look in the fan duct.... More...

Why is my new 08 Accord making a ticking sound under the hood??
Just purchased the car a month ago and it makes a very audible ticking sound that increases in speed when the gas pedal is pushed

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power tilt and trim will not go up or down. Makes a ticking sound when I push the button up or down.?
power tilt and trim will not go up or down. Makes a ticking sound when I push the button up or down.

Rob:find the blue and green wires they will be close together. put 12 volts to either one.. blue is up green is down..ie sky and earth...those wires go straight to the pump motor. if the pump works. its the solenoid, connections or battery. good luck... More...

ticking sound coming from front wheel on 03 malibu, cv joint?
I have an 03 malibu and I have this ticking sound coming from the front wheel area. If I didn't know better, it sounds like a stone or something bouncing around in my hubcap, but louder. it sounds like it goes away at about 45 mph, and i'm not noticing any sounds over that speed. It doesn't sound like I'm getting any "growling" sounds that are usually associated with bearings though. The boots on the CV joint look good, and the car just has 50,000 miles on it. Any help is appreciative! I've c

James B:Does sound like a CV joint, may be rock or something in tread of tire hard to tell without seeing car.... More...

why can we hear a ticking sound when theres no clocks?
everytime i go to my boyfriends house we hear a ticking sound in his bedroom and its about twice the speed of a clock, and he has no clocks in his room. its really freaking us out. it lasts for around 8 seconds and then stops. It happens every day and every night. He is convinced its in his wall. He pealed away some wallpaper to the concrete ( the wall next to window) and it stopped. well for now. what could it have been???!! a ghost???

sanatan:God knows what it is... but as a warning-- do not do any hanky-panky in the room.............. More...

Why won't the hands of my clock go round when I can hear a regular ticking sound from the mechanism?
It's a large quartz wall clock with a conventional quartz unit on the back connected via a hole in the clock-face to the hour and minute hand. The clock is ticking regularly, but the hands just don't move, even with a new AA battery.

Jim S:The hands on these clocks are splined. In other words, they have indentions in the hole in the arm that correspond with ridges on the pin that actually turns them. This clock has been dropped or bumped hard enough that the hands have slipped far enough off the pin to keep them from being turned.... More...

Why do clocks make a ticking sound?
I can't stand the sound when trying to go to sleep, and am wondering why clocks make such an annoying noise.

bentonelectronic:It's just what clocks do (hah)...buy a digital.... More...

why do i hear a ticking sound from my chest?
there is blood in my mucus but thats problay from my throat..but sometimes wen i m really tired i hear this ticking sound from my chest n its really loud..i didnt tell any1 in real life cause i didnt want them thinkin i m crazy..but my chest hurts n makes tickin noises lol ug no its not a fucking bomb..

Music_nerd:all of the ans above don't make any sence besides the one go see a doctor. it could your blood flow is not proper and hits the wall of blood vessel really hard. the other reason it could make the ticking sound is because of stress. sometimes when people are stressed their mind go to this phase where... More...

My nissan is hessitating, loosing power, and makes a new ticking sound? Is this a distributor problem?
I loose some power going up hills, it is jerky or hesitant in some gears, and there is a ticking sound that wasn't there before. Some days are better than others it seems to depend on the cold weather. Really cold weather and not warming it up properly seem to agitate it more. After research I found someone with the exact same problem and they were talking about distributors. What is that and what does it do anyone? Please help.

Curious Bill:The distributor does just that, distributes. It send a spark at the right time to the right cylinders to combust. It DOES sound like it's either the distributor or spark plugs/wires. I had a "ticking" sound before and it was from the spark "jumping" out of the wire and making contact on metal. W... More...

Ticking sound after oil change, Mitsubishi eclipse?
I have a 4g64 on a 1998 eclipse. I just changed the oil, and used the same kind of oil as last time, and now it has a ticking sound, seems to have it after every oil change, it goes away in awhile, but I wanted to know what it could be? I used 5-30 Synth.

mark l:Get rid of the Fram oil filter and change the weight of oil. Go up.... More...

My car is making a thump/clunking sound as slowing down, ticking at high speeds from front left wheel area? ?
I also get squeaks from the brakes when coming to a stop. How do I make sure that the problem is in the brakes and not the transmission?? I put the car in neutral when driving and still hear the ticking sound, is that enough to rule out the transmission?? Thanks

cool d:brake pads are worn out sounds like your rotors are messed up, too... More...

What is the ticking sound coming from fuse box under the hood? 05 town and country?
I placed my hand on the fuse panel box under my hood and I can feel and hear the rapid ticks (or at least coming from that area). The van has no pwr what so ever. Thank you for your time.

amfitznv:Probably a relay.... More...

Why does my 1995 Isuzu Rodeo have a ticking sound in the engine?
I have a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, V6 automatic transmission, 3.2L 2WD. It will tick for long periods of time and then go away for about 20 to 30 minutes then start up again. I have changed the oil and the fluids are tapped off.

ross t:lifters maybe, but a good oil additive can fix that. the 3.2 rodeo and the 3.5 trooper have 2 very common and bad problems with them. both create the noise that you think or discribe as a ticking. it is known to most mechanics to be a very occuring theme with the rodeo and trooper. the timing belt t... More...

What are some songs with a good ticking sound like a clock?
For my HSC dance I am doing the stimulus of a clock. I really need to find a song that could relate to this... Maybe the plain tick tock of a clock. PLEASE HELP! Thanks!

Feisty:An oldie, but Goodie -- especially for your purpose. They Syncopated Clock by Leroy ANderson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMwq06hBOFs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dz5024jshs... More...

my car has a ticking sound that goes away when the car goes above 2(rpm).?
what are some reasons for this and what are some possible solutions?? it doesn't seem to be running any different just making that (tick tick tick) sound. its a 2002 ford mustang and i want to fix it, i can do the work on my car myself if i just need to know what the problem is and how to start on fixing it.any tips or websites for help would be great!

Yo mama!:http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/a/bl303a_2.htm http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ticking+engine+problem&search_type= http://www.2carpros.com/ www.autorepairvids.com/ These are some sites to look into or you can go to the local library and find engine repair manuals (I as... More...