"clicking" noise under dash
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
"clicking" noise under dash
Has anyone ever heard a clicking noise under the drivers side dash(near the brake)sounds like the relay that unlocks the gearshift lever when the brake is
depressed. It sounds like a relay but is a random repetative clicking. I t seems to go away and come back, so cant really take to the dealers they wont find it.
Thanks in advance
depressed. It sounds like a relay but is a random repetative clicking. I t seems to go away and come back, so cant really take to the dealers they wont find it.
Thanks in advance
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Georgia
I can not say that I have had this problem. However, you are aware that there are a few relays under and behind the driver's side of the dash, RIGHT??? I just had to ask. If you could give a little more on info. on this, someone might be able to help you and you, in turn, could probably help someone else. Let's us know.
Junior User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by EM60
Has anyone ever heard a clicking noise under the drivers side dash(near the brake)sounds like the relay that unlocks the gearshift lever when the brake is
depressed. It sounds like a relay but is a random repetative clicking. I t seems to go away and come back, so cant really take to the dealers they wont find it.
Thanks in advance
depressed. It sounds like a relay but is a random repetative clicking. I t seems to go away and come back, so cant really take to the dealers they wont find it.
Thanks in advance
New User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Clicking noise
I just noticed this today and I have the same clicking noise. It sounds exacly like a relay. It seems that when the truck is in park and i depress the brake it makes the clicking noise. Once I put it into drive, it goes away. I'm not worried about it, but you are not alone.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 26,007
Likes: 575
From: Brentwood,CA
ok guys that click is the solinoid on the shifter. it prevents you from shifting into gear without your foot on the brake. below the steering wheel on the colum cover there is a 1'' plug pop it off and you will see what i mean. it is also good to know where it is in case your battery dies and you need to put it in neutral and move it. ford goes over this in the owners manual.
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,393
Likes: 2
Originally Posted by deerfeedrb
I just noticed this today and I have the same clicking noise. It sounds exacly like a relay. It seems that when the truck is in park and i depress the brake it makes the clicking noise. Once I put it into drive, it goes away. I'm not worried about it, but you are not alone.
Chris
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
New User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
That is the interlock clicking. It's supposed to do that. It's what releases the park when the brake is pushed. These trucks are pretty quiet. Everything I've owned in years had one, this is the second that you noticed. The other was in a Touring Coupe.
Chris
Chris
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,392
Likes: 0
From: Greenvile, SC
Im not sure if I missed som't on the original post but I can't tell if your hearing it while the truck is in motion or not? I have a clicking noise that occurs usually if i'm applying the brakes at a moderate-high speed over rough terrain or pavement. I'm so far assuming this is normal since my previous vehicle did it also..... ( I dealt with the noise for 5years) under the same conditions. ...Oh and the dealer claimed it was normal... somt. about a brake/ abs relay...kickin' in..
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Thanks for the responces. It seems to have become more noticable now, as I can repeat it buy "rocking" the steering wheel back and forth. It definately sounds electrical as the clicking goes from a few repetitive clicks to sometimes sounding like
a oscillating relay(fast clicking). It will still do it while driving straight sometimes.
a oscillating relay(fast clicking). It will still do it while driving straight sometimes.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ford390gashog
it is also good to know where it is in case your battery dies and you need to put it in neutral and move it.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
danblackwood
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
4
Jun 10, 2010 09:40 PM
Dave K
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
13
Jan 1, 2008 04:21 PM
aguylookingforadvice
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
23
Apr 19, 2006 07:27 AM
