SPONSORED LINKS

1993 Ford Explorer Clicking noise.

Tiny
JOHN_WAYNE
  • MEMBER
  • 1993 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 33,000 MILES
I'm working on a 1993 ford explorer sport. I've replaced the battery and alternator because it doesn't keep a charge. I've noticed a clicking sound coming from under the dash and not sure what to look for.
Sunday, October 24th, 2010 AT 3:57 PM

10 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,640 POSTS
Can you tell aprox where it is coming from?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, October 24th, 2010 AT 9:44 PM
Tiny
JOHN_WAYNE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
The noise seems to be coming from the steering column to the drivers side door. The domino theory is in full effect I'm afraid. One thing falling into another.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 25th, 2010 AT 8:37 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,640 POSTS
Okay, I want you to try something. Here is a how to for checking electrical draws. First, identify there is a draw. Then I want you to remove one fuse at a time until the draw stops. At that point, we will know which circuit is affected.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm

Let me know what you find.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 25th, 2010 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
JOHN_WAYNE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I've finally been able to pull all fuses and nothing stops the clicking noise. The only time it stops clicking is after the automatic doors lock on thier own. I pulled the auto door fuse and the clicking still continues. Anything else I can look at?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 2:26 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,640 POSTS
Have you removed the relay for the door locks?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 1:14 PM
Tiny
JOHN_WAYNE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
No I haven't. Where is it?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,640 POSTS
If I remember correctly, this year has it under the hood in the relay block.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 8:07 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,640 POSTS
I had an after thought. Check under the dash where the noise is coming from. I believe there are a group of relays there too.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
JOHN_WAYNE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
Another issue I noticed is that I take the keys out of the ignition after trying to crank it. Shut the door and I noticed the check engine light still on with no key in the ignition. What causes this?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 8:53 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,640 POSTS
It could be a bad ground. Power will take the easiest way out. If a ground is lost, it will find the next available one and go that way. It could be through a different circuit causing the light to come on.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 10:32 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Noise Click Content

VIEW MORE

Sponsored links