Slight ticking when not moving

[mattih5]

Hi,

My car seems to have developed a slight ticking noise. I notice it when parked up or sat at lights, don't really notice the noise when driving.

It was ticking when parked in front of the garage yesterday, so I turned the ignition off and then back on and the ticking went.

Any ideas?

 

[Shindig]

I have noticed a slight ticking as well... does'nt really bother me. Whens its dry i'll pop the bonnet and have a look see.

 

[porky]

took me ages to find this http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=201079&highlight=plastic

 

[CupDude]

Excellent! Always wondered what that noise was.

 

[Shindig]

seems as if the question has been answered. good start to the day LOL, but another thing to buy for the car.

 

[mattih5]

Excellant, thought it was something really bad. I've just got to work and only noticed it half way there when stopped at lights, initially it wasn't making a noise when stationary, then all of a sudden it started. It really noticeable in the car and it can be heard slightly from outside.

Does anyone know how difficult these are to replace?

 

[Shindig]

Excellant, thought it was something really bad. I've just got to work and only noticed it half way there when stopped at lights, initially it wasn't making a noise when stationary, then all of a sudden it started. It really noticeable in the car and it can be heard slightly from outside.

Does anyone know how difficult these are to replace?

I would also like to know this, as it could be a nice little sunday afternoon project.

 

[-Leigh-]

Quite easy to replace, but only worth it if the noise gets on your nerves. I'm quite happy with it, as it only happens occaisionally. My old Punto GT used to do it constantly!! So I got used to the noise.

 

[.GAZ.]

is that the tappety noise ur all talkin about???

 

[Steve]

Charcoal cannister.

 

[.GAZ.]

Charcoal cannister.

got that lol.. mine sounds like an old fiesta rst with the loud tappets

 

[Justin182]

Just give it a little rev to 2-2.5 k and its gone lol

Doesnt bother me when i know what it is.

 

[mattih5]

Can I simply get the car to a stage where it begins to tap and unplug the connection to the cannister? Or will this cause any damage? Will any warning lights come on and if so will they go away once I plug it back in?

I just want to be sure the noise is this.

 

[Chris1.4RT]

Can I simply get the car to a stage where it begins to tap and unplug the connection to the cannister? Or will this cause any damage? Will any warning lights come on and if so will they go away once I plug it back in?

I just want to be sure the noise is this.

^^ What he said.

I have a tappign noise and would be curious to see if I can get it to go away by disconnecting this canister thing.

Cheers.