What is that ticking noise???
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What is that ticking noise???
I just noticed 2 days ago that when I start my car it has some kinda ticking noise coming from the motor or somewhere up there? I have no idea what the hell it is and since I'm a girl I NEED assistance!! I have 42,000 miles, up to date with maint., and I can't tell a diff. in the way it drives or anything else.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4
Post a video or recording.
BTW, don't pull the "I'm a girl' thing; Just ask for help!
Post a video or recording.
BTW, don't pull the "I'm a girl' thing; Just ask for help!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiI7-iXQj48
tat is wat a bad connection at the spark plug sounds like.
tat is wat a bad connection at the spark plug sounds like.
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Fixed It!!!
I found the problem!!! It was the plug wire, it was almost off. I also want to know is it common for them to get that loose? This "dumb" girl fixed something!!
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Well I'm glad someone posted this thread, because I've had this issue since I bought the car a year ago (48k at purchase, 67k now)!
What do I need to do to check my plugs? Does this require taking off the front driver side wheel, or can I check it from the hood?
What do I need to do to check my plugs? Does this require taking off the front driver side wheel, or can I check it from the hood?
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I just lay on the ground and reach up from underneath.
To check/remove the spark plugs themselves, refer to this DIY:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=spark
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiI7-iXQj48
tat is wat a bad connection at the spark plug sounds like.
tat is wat a bad connection at the spark plug sounds like.
thats exactly what mine sounds like...
I took mine to Firestone where my old roommate works, threw it on the lift and checked the wires...everything was snug...
you mentioned in your video that the plug wasnt torqued down enough...did re-torquing it fix the problem?
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I don't buy Kool-Aid
That might be due to the fact that I changed my coils spark plugs and spark plug wires and I got, never had, this "ticking noise". I also just went down to my car, removed all the spark plug wires and reinstalled them. Start the car up and its still ticking like timex lol
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