Ticking sound after car is off or in park

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Apr 15, 2004 | 06:44 AM

desperado_45

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Ticking sound after car is off or in park

After I shut my car off or while its in park I can hear a ticking comming from underneath. Is this the heat shield?? Anyone have any ideas its irrating and makes may car sound low quality.

Apr 15, 2004 | 06:52 AM

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After I shut my car off or while its in park I can hear a ticking comming from underneath. Is this the heat shield?? Anyone have any ideas its irrating and makes may car sound low quality.

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Apr 15, 2004 | 06:53 AM

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I can safely say that I've heard that come out of nearly every car I've ever driven or come across. Last I remember someone telling me is that it's when the car cools down, or something like that.

Apr 15, 2004 | 06:42 PM

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After I shut my car off or while its in park I can hear a ticking comming from underneath. Is this the heat shield?? Anyone have any ideas its irrating and makes may car sound low quality.

My Max does the same. Funny thing is, I never noticed it until I got my Y & B pipes.