2001 Buick Century CAR MAKES A TICKING NOISE

2001 BUICK CENTURY
94,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LSERRANO
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My car makes a ticking nose when I turn off the ignition afterdriving the car even if it is only a few miles.
May 9, 2010 at 5:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Can you tell aprox where the noise is coming from?
Jun 7, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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LSERRANO
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I am not completely sure where the sound is coming from , seems like under the car towards the gas tank ? but not sure
Jun 7, 2010 at 9:16 AM
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When you hear it, open fue fuel ca; and see if it's coming from the fuel pump running. Make sure the noise itn't coming from there.
Jun 7, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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It is not coming from the gas tank. It seems to be in the front driver side around the tire area , could it be a relay for the automatic headlights?
Jun 10, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be something like that.
Jun 10, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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