Low Knocking Under Hood

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JACKIEVARGAS
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'01 Accord. 68,000 miles. Automatic. 2 wheel dr. making a slight knocking or ticking noise under the hood. It doesnt always occur, but when it does, its when I'm at a stop sign/traffic signal. basically whenever the car is in drive but my foot is on brake. It is sometimes accompanied by a breif series of sputters, as if the vehicle is about to turn off. When the light turns green and I accelerate, the ticking stops; it will also stop if I put it in nuetral. Its very strange but it doesnt always happen. Any ideas?
Jul 26, 2007 at 5:23 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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I think the sound is an injector. The injector might not be functioning correctly or fully spraying the fuel it is supposed to. I suggest when you have time and hear the sound that you take a screwdriver and put the tip near each injector and put your each against the handle to listen. You might be able to pinpoint where it is coming from.
Jul 26, 2007 at 5:40 AM
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