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Post by Spikster » Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:26 pm

Hi, needing help,I have a 2016 2l 20i Z4..
Every time I open the doors or put the roof down I have a clicking noise under the bonnet,I think it might be a relay switch coming of my interior lights.
Any suggestions??
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Post by Pondrew » Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:34 pm

Chicken noise............ :rofl: :rofl:

Yes, keep abreast of it and look out for any nuggets of information on here.

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Post by Spikster » Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:40 pm

automatic spelling correction....should be clicking noise...
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Post by Pondrew » Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:41 pm

Spikster wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:40 pm automatic spelling correction....should be clicking noise...
No....really? :o

It's probably a relay!
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Post by buzyg » Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:27 am

Spikster wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:40 pm automatic spelling correction....should be clicking noise...
To late. Chicken noise is a much better title.
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Post by Spikster » Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:02 pm

Regarding clicking noise,I have been informed it maybe my vvti motor,would this be right??
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Post by B21 » Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:55 pm

Spikster wrote: ↑Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:02 pm Regarding clicking noise,I have been informed it maybe my vvti motor,would this be right??
I ‘d try again, the N20 engine uses oil pressure to change the valve timing, no relays..but some solenoids..

Very few relays used on the 20i..

Does the noise occur with or without the engine running?
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Post by Spikster » Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:08 pm

Yes, whether it's on or not when I open doors or roof the clicking noise starts,lasts for about 2 seconds.
Noise seems to come from under the bonnet on passengers side.
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Post by B21 » Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:11 pm

Spikster wrote: ↑Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:08 pm Yes, weather it's on or not when I open doors or roof the clicking noise starts,lasts for about 2 seconds.
Noise seems to come from under the bonnet on passengers side.
Engine running?

Engine not running?
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Post by Spikster » Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:17 pm

Engine running of not running makes no difference..
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Post by Scubaregs » Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:20 am

Spikster wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:40 pm automatic spelling correction....should be clicking noise...
Easily done, we have all fallen "fowl" of it, no matter the pecking order and ended up with egg on our faces.
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Post by Chippie » Wed Aug 17, 2022 12:57 pm

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:20 am
Spikster wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:40 pm automatic spelling correction....should be clicking noise...
Easily done, we have all fallen "fowl" of it, no matter the pecking order and ended up with egg on our faces.
:rofl: :rofl:
I thought about writing some funny comment but chickened out at the last minute.
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Post by Spikster » Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:04 pm

Sides sore,any useful information??
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Post by B21 » Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:10 pm

No..maybe a video of this pls?
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Post by Smartbear » Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:11 pm

Chippie wrote: ↑Wed Aug 17, 2022 12:57 pm
Scubaregs wrote: ↑Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:20 am
Spikster wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:40 pm automatic spelling correction....should be clicking noise...
Easily done, we have all fallen "fowl" of it, no matter the pecking order and ended up with egg on our faces.
:rofl: :rofl:
I thought about writing some funny comment but chickened out at the last minute.
It’s a new one on me, I’ve never heard of a clucking noise from these cars, did you say it was a coop?
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