2005 Kia Optima ticking noise

2005 KIA OPTIMA
107,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGREENE22
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while running the car makes a rapid ticking noise coming from the motor.
Feb 22, 2014 at 12:58 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You need a live person to listen to the noise. There's no way to diagnose this over a computer, especially when there's no details, observations, or clues to work with. The noise could have a dozen different causes from a simple serpentine belt coming apart, to a rattling timing chain. You didn't even list the engine size when asking an engine-related question so I can't tell if your engine uses a belt or chain. Low oil pressure can cause lifters to rattle but not all engines use lifters. Even an exhaust leak can cause a ticking noise.
Feb 22, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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