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Old 03-03-2006, 02:08 PM   #1
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Default Ticking behind front guard?

I have an XR8 ute.

Does anybody know what the solenoid behind the front passenger guard (infront of the wheel) is used for? I have had it replaced once, but the guy had no idea what it was for. When starting in the morning, there is no sound then after about 30 secs it starts ticking.

I have no idea, is it doing something it shouldn't?

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Old 03-03-2006, 02:29 PM   #2
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Can't help mate but my bro in laws au 220 xr8 (auto sedan) was doing the same thing. Not sure if it still does it.

My Pursuit 250 manual doesn't do it (that I have noticed).
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Old 03-03-2006, 03:39 PM   #3
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fuel purge valve.......

pretty common problem- do a search and you shuld come up with something

hope that helps mate
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Old 03-03-2006, 10:53 PM   #4
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Yep, its the purge soleniod for the charcoal cannister.
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Old 07-03-2006, 11:33 AM   #5
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Thanks, now I can get under and know what I'm looking for!

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Old 07-03-2006, 11:34 AM   #6
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Thanks, I searched for a solution and found that a cable tie and some sponge will stop it from vibrating on the inner guard.

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Old 07-03-2006, 11:43 AM   #7
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Nice fix. I think mine will be copping that one this weekend.
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Old 07-03-2006, 07:39 PM   #8
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I didn't think it was a vibration and thought all you could do was noise insulation.
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Old 07-03-2006, 09:22 PM   #9
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I notice, mine was ticking on saturday night. Better check it out.
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Old 17-06-2006, 10:19 AM   #10
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Did any of you guys fix the problem re insulation? I have the same issue and would like to know if it is successful.
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Old 17-06-2006, 10:45 AM   #11
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we find just about all of them eventually do it(thankfully mine hasnt yet), replacing it usually results in a temporary fix before it starts doing it again, wrapping it in foam or carpet underlay seems to quiet them down enough not to annoy you
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Old 17-06-2006, 12:10 PM   #12
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Is it easy to get to?
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Old 17-06-2006, 05:32 PM   #13
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yeah just undo the front of the L/H/F inner guard and pull it back, you'll be able to get to it very easy
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Old 17-06-2006, 06:07 PM   #14
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just undo the front of the L/H/F inner guard and pull it back
Not meaning to appear dense : or anything but you mean that access is thru the engine compartment.BTW how do you identify it?
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Old 18-06-2006, 09:24 AM   #15
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mine is ticking from the driver side? is this the same thing or not?
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Old 18-06-2006, 01:33 PM   #16
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I don't believe so. Do a search ,there is another thread re this problem and someone answered your question there.

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Not meaning to appear dense or anything but you mean that access is thru the engine compartment.BTW how do you identify it?
Could someone answer my question lol
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Not meaning to appear dense : or anything but you mean that access is thru the engine compartment.BTW how do you identify it?
Nah, what you wanna do is remove the L/H/F wheel, remove the screws/scrivets that hold the inner plastic guard on, you can easily identify the purge valve, its a small (bout matchbox size) black plastic cube with 2 black vac lines going to it and a wiring connector...
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Old 18-06-2006, 04:07 PM   #18
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Thanks mate, sounds simple!
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you shouldnt have any trouble with it....
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Old 27-06-2006, 07:21 AM   #20
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did a search but cant see anything.

could it be something to do with brakes? i believe the front driver side rotor maybe slightly warped.
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Old 27-06-2006, 08:14 PM   #21
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This isnt where i parked my datsun
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Old 27-06-2006, 08:49 PM   #22
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Another thing to check which might be causing the ticking/clicking sound ! ...

If you live out in the bush , make sure you haven't got 'Skippy' the bush kangaroo stuck under your car ! .. hehehehehe :
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Old 27-06-2006, 10:34 PM   #23
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wow ok, i checked. no kangaroo...... :(

driver side ticking noise? anyone?
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Old 28-06-2006, 06:33 PM   #24
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I've noticed a faint, yet rapid ticking noise coming from the driver's side when I accelerate... Sounds like its up near the firewall somewhere?
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Old 30-06-2006, 10:28 PM   #25
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I wouldnt worry about that noise you got a ticking ford motor :
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