Does anyone elses alternator click while the engine is running? Sounds like a baseball card in bike spokes.

Jansen

 

That's your a/c unit, not the alternator. It's perfectly normal as the unit cycles.

 

thanks for the quick response, it is appreciated.

Jansen

 

No problem. A lot of new owners are noticing it and don't know what the hell is going on. Just turn up the toons and enjoy the ride.

 

I noticed the same thing.... I posted a thread on it before, but it fell to def ears at the time.

I switched oil filters and no more clicking....

 

I thought it was the fuel injectors pulsing

 

Mine clicks in the morning on start up for about 5 minutes. The air conditioner isn't even running.

 

WTF? Now you guys are talkin' crazy... changing oil filters, injectors noise... startup clickin'...

Do you guys have your heads on the hood for a bit before you go driving?! The only 'click' you should be hearing is the a/c unit. It's a periodic loud *CLICK* when it cycles. No pattern, not effected by oil, startup temps, etc....

 

Yer right I don't hear nutt'n unless the hood is up, or I'm standing in front of it in the garage.
The only sound I hear in the cab is the thump'n of the sub

 

The a/c will cycle in defrost mode for winter time. It's a timed cycle and not constant. This is to keep compressor and clutch free and not locking up. If you click goes away after a short time it may be some thing else;. Injector noise is normal since it's a electric solinode that pulses. If you here a constant cold start tick that goes away have it look at . One member here had a bad tick was his lifter they replaced then ended up with a new engine. Have it looked at . Some of the new engine's have a head problem not confirmed but you never know it's just a mechanical machine that does break. Thats why Ford warranty's them and we buy E.S.P.

 

I have that clicking noise for the first 45 seconds when I start my truck in the morning, I did not think it was a big deal.

 

Mine clicks as well but only for the first 2-3 minutes or so.

 

Injectors will click some but a lifter will produce a very loud click that you would hear in the cab.