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Ticking sounds from the engine

Tiny
BOAZ733
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
  • 186,000 MILES
Hey,
i noticed recently that I m earing this ticking sounds from the engine,
i scaned for error codes and got the followings:
P0130
P1290
P0171
Friday, March 9th, 2012 AT 10:41 PM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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  • 9,990 POSTS
Was the CEL on? Was it on before the ticking started? When did it start ticking? All the time? Engine cold/warm?
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Friday, March 9th, 2012 AT 11:37 PM
Tiny
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P0130: O2 sensor code
p1290: Engine Coolant Temperature code
p0171: Fuel Trim code

These codes "might" not be related to the ticking.

Most common ticking sounds are:

- hydraulic lifters - due to low oil pressure
- chain tensioner (1.8T) - worn out or due to low oil pressure
- VR6 chain rattle - broken chain guides

You need to have a professional listen to your engine to make sure
that it is not something serious.

You can deal with the codes at a later time.
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Saturday, March 10th, 2012 AT 12:50 AM

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