ticking sounds from the engine

2002 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
186,000 MILES
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BOAZ733
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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
Mar 9, 2012 at 10:41 PM
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FIXITMR
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was the CEL on? was it on before the ticking started? when did it start ticking? all the time? engine cold/warm?
Mar 9, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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EXOVCDS
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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.
Mar 10, 2012 at 12:50 AM