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Old 07-31-2013, 08:40 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by BCUZ BXR View Post
I'll listen to that noise after work. However, the ticking noise definitely was not there before the CEL came on and I can hear it when the car is at idle.
I see. My guess probably is wrong then. The noise I mentioned happens a few seconds after the engine goes to idle RPM.

I.e.
You're cruising at 2500 RPM.
Put it in neutral to slow down.
RPM goes to 600.
A few seconds later, rattle rattle rattle!
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