1995 Mazda 626 Fuel Injector

1995 MAZDA 626
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGORANGELARRY
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There is a "Ticking" sound whenever I give the car gas and it stops around 55-60 mph but starts again when I go slower than 55-60. It's not the valves in the engine so could it be a bad fuel injector?
Jan 27, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Does the engine do it on a rev in neatral? Does the car have to be moving to make the noise?
Jan 28, 2008 at 11:15 AM
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BIGORANGELARRY
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It does it both ways.
Jan 28, 2008 at 8:52 PM
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Not likely you will be able to hear a fuel injector at 55 mph. Possible exhaust leak? does it change with wheel speed or engine speed?
Jan 29, 2008 at 7:22 AM
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BIGORANGELARRY
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Engine speed, lower rpm's
Jan 29, 2008 at 10:10 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds more like a lifter or exhaust leak, injectors tick, but not loud enough to be heard while driving.
Jan 30, 2008 at 7:20 AM
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