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clicking noise

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clicking noise

Post by strom86 »

hey crew .

I was just wondering if any1 had the same prob as i do .I own a 03 patrol 4.2 turbo diesel ute .When im drivig there is a faint clicking noise that gets louder the faster i go ,it sounds as if its coming from behind the speedo area .I have 2 other mates with the same car and theres dont do it .plz help
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Post by vanbox »

zip tie on the shaft? :D
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Post by coxy321 »

It might be the jigger that controls your speedo or tacho needle. Given that it is all electronic, there aren't any cables there to make a noise.

Could alos be a rock/nail/screw in one of your tyres.
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Post by chimpboy »

Can you tell if it's matched to engine speed vs road speed? Might help narrow it down.
This is not legal advice.
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Post by bogged »

Front Hubs...
Stone caught in the tread..
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Post by strom86 »

its not the zip tie trick :lol: ,its not a stone in the tyre .it sounds like its from the tacho or something .i was just wondering if anyone else with a patrol has had this same problem .
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Post by vanbox »

As an elimination, pull the rear shaft out and go for a short drive in 4x4.
Will eliminate tailshaft and possibly diff (no torque)

Also try rolling down a hill....

>clutch out, in gear
>clutch in, in gear
>clutch in, out of gear
>clutch out, out of gear

Try a couple of different gears too, get it to the rev range where it clicks etc.

I have a clicking noise but its only on take off. It then does it when I reverse. But again, only on take off. Cant help with your problem
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Post by strom86 »

ok i will try all these options and let yas know.cheers heaps for all of yas help
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Post by 4timer »

Had the same symptons in '99 GU....twas the auto lock hubs!
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