GarciaMaxima

This ticking noise stays on after I turn off the car and take the key out of the ignition. It will only stop ticking after I disconnect the neg. terminal from the battery. If I dont disconnect the battery and let the ticking noise continue, it will eventually kill my battery.
The noise is ticking somewhere around the back of the engine, but it can be trace to the relay box#2(the one in the front Right of the engine if your standing in front facing the car) it looks like the EGI relay its ticking.
any suggestions?
thanks

flashover

Dunno about the noise, but you battery should not drain that fast. Get the batt checked. EGR relay?

GarciaMaxima

Im pretty sure the relay says EGI, but i'll double check. No its not a problem with the battery because it was tested already.

mclarke

its a sticking relay, listen near the fuse box where the relays are, find the sticking one, then replace it

AusFlt

Have you been messing with your ECU lately?
I noticed that if you leave it turned fully clockwise that it will sit there and tick. Check it. Make sure it is fully counter-clockwise

Kevlo911

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CLean IACV

GarciaMaxima

whats IACV?
Do you really think that replacing the ticking relay will solve the problem?
does any one know a ball park price for relays? where can I get t hem?

mclarke

i have seen many many cars that have a relay that sticks open... this will cause the relay to keep ticking (its trying to close) which is drawing battery power... and yes it can solve the problem...

relays go for about 3-8$, any auto parts store (just bring the old relay with you) its most likely a bosch style relay, relays should never be more then 8$ or so max... hope this helps bud, lemme know what you find out..

btw.. is the sound coming from the fuse box/relay center?

GarciaMaxima

The noise looks to be coming from two different spots by the firewall and also by the relay box. Im nost certain that its from the relay box. What do you mean sticks open?
thanks for your help.