Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

'09 J150 V6 Prado intermittent electrical ticking dash

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • '09 J150 V6 Prado intermittent electrical ticking dash

    Hi All,

    Picked up my first Prado a couple of days ago and very happy with car! Massive upgrade from my old agricultural 1KZte Hilux.

    Just a quick question i don't think its really of any concern.
    On start up there is intermittent ticking coming from behind the speedo cluster area. Sounds electrical like a switch/relay.
    On cold start in the morning there is approx 5 single ticks spaced around 5 seconds apart. Warm start maybe only 1 or 2 ticks, sometimes none
    Again this is probably nothing but just wanted to check in case its a more serious underlying issue.

    I have tried the search bar just in case this topic has been covered already.

    Update: Also just started today styrofoam type squeek from passenger foot well. Sounds like a duct or something going up and going back down once.



    Thanks in advance gents!

    Mike.
    AndOr_gxl
    Lurker
    Last edited by AndOr_gxl; 13-07-2019, 02:49 PM.

  • #2
    Are the 5 clicks before you crank the engine (i.e. when you turn the ignition to ON but not START) or after? Could be fuel pump, usually these come on a few seconds when you turn the ignition on.

    As for the squeak usually the glovebox pops out if you squeeze the sides when out and that gives more access to the air ducts etc.

    Comment


    • #3
      Originally posted by RedAdventureWagon View Post
      Are the 5 clicks before you crank the engine (i.e. when you turn the ignition to ON but not START) or after? Could be fuel pump, usually these come on a few seconds when you turn the ignition on.

      As for the squeak usually the glovebox pops out if you squeeze the sides when out and that gives more access to the air ducts etc.
      The clicks start a few seconds after the engine starts and continues intermittently for about a minute. Sounds like a relay click and seems to be more of them on morning cold start. Might just have to live with it but thought i might be able to narrow it down if i can find out what diagnostic checks the ecu is doing on cold start.

      As for the squeek i narrowed it down to the motor that pulls the side mirror in on the passenger side. Something wasn't engaging so just pulled the in and back out again and went away.

      Thanks for the reply RedAdventureWagon

      Comment


      • #4
        AndOr_gxl
        Lurker
        AndOr_gxl Mine clicks for the AC after engine start, so maybe it's getting that system going or similar. I also hear the brake pedal switch click on and off as I press the pedal, this was bugging me for a while before I twigged what it was

        You could always try pulling non-essential system fuses (AC, stereo, etc.) in turn and see when the clicks stop!

        Comment


        • #5
          When the clicking occurs, if you change the AC temp to either very hot or very cold, does the ticking go away?

          Comment


          • #6
            Originally posted by RedAdventureWagon View Post
            AndOr_gxl
            Lurker
            AndOr_gxl Mine clicks for the AC after engine start, so maybe it's getting that system going or similar. I also hear the brake pedal switch click on and off as I press the pedal, this was bugging me for a while before I twigged what it was

            You could always try pulling non-essential system fuses (AC, stereo, etc.) in turn and see when the clicks stop!
            Yeah i dont think its anything to worry about. Already got used to it

            Comment


            • #7
              Originally posted by amts View Post
              When the clicking occurs, if you change the AC temp to either very hot or very cold, does the ticking go away?
              I dont think it has to do with the AC as its usually off when starting. I think its just some loud relays. Thanks for the reply though

              Comment


              • #8
                Might be a similar issue to this fellas off another forum. Previous owner installed a Redarc battery isolator and the car was completely dead at the dealer when i went to test drive. Going to take her to a auto lec see what they say.

                I have just had exactly same problem with my Navara. Left it unused for 3 weeks and battery was totally flat. Bought a new battery, then heard the same 'clicking noise' from battery isolator (mine is a Redarc) repeatedly, and battery was losing up to 1.0 volt overnight. Back to dealer who diagnosed a faulty Redarc battery isolator. Replaced it and all is well.
                Note that the Red Arc relay will click off after you turn engine off (time delay depends on charge at time of turning off) as voltage drops in main battery to below 12.7 V (or 12.5V if you have latest model).
                Don't do as I did and replace battery as it cost me $250 for one that wasn't necessary!


                Video of the noise if anyone is still interested https://youtu.be/Ywwo-IFc6UU

                Comment


                • #9
                  AndOr_gxl
                  Lurker
                  AndOr_gxl definately sounds like a pretty meaty relay/contactor. It's got that clank clunk sound of a relay moving.

                  Weird how it comes and goes like that hopefully your auto electrician finds something.

                  You can always put your fingers on relays and you'll feel a definite movement on them when they turn on/off.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Originally posted by RedAdventureWagon View Post
                    AndOr_gxl
                    Lurker
                    AndOr_gxl definately sounds like a pretty meaty relay/contactor. It's got that clank clunk sound of a relay moving.

                    Weird how it comes and goes like that hopefully your auto electrician finds something.

                    You can always put your fingers on relays and you'll feel a definite movement on them when they turn on/off.
                    Found it! https://youtu.be/fMpxXP2xj-k

                    As suspected its the Redarc battery isolator. Apparently a bad earth can cause this so going to do a bit of trouble shooting.

                    Appreciate the replies mate!

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      AndOr_gxl
                      Lurker
                      AndOr_gxl great news! Funny enough I was in mine yesterday and the auto retract antenna relay sounds similar so was going to say check this next if you have one. Mine is a 95 GXL.

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        My 2004 120 series 4.0 V6 Grande started the same issue just a few clicks...but it has progressed and now it is almost continuous clicking... I think it is the temperature blend flap servo motor... I think the worm wheel on the electric motor starts slipping...
                        Most of the youtube clips on the subject are USA variants...try this one to get the background on the servo motor replacement https://youtu.be/yRRcLVNqgC8
                        Roddersau
                        Melbourne
                        2005 Blue 120, V6-Grande

                        Comment

                        canli bahis siteleri bahis siteleri ecebet.net
                        mencisport.com
                        antalya escort
                        tsyd.org deneme bonusu veren siteler
                        deneme bonusu veren siteler
                        gaziantep escort
                        gaziantep escort
                        asyabahis maltcasino olabahis olabahis
                        erotik film izle Rus escort gaziantep rus escort
                        atasehir escort tuzla escort
                        sikis sex hatti
                        en iyi casino siteleri
                        deneme bonusu veren siteler
                        casibom
                        deneme bonusu veren siteler
                        deneme bonusu veren siteler
                        betticket istanbulbahis
                        Working...
                        X