Frantic Ticking from Glovebox

1. WildeThang Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 102 2000 1.4 Furio

   #1 7th April 2011, 12:14

   Hey everyone,
   
   Got another problem... Whenever I press the brake pedal or put her in reverse I get this frantic ticking noise coming from the fuse box. It sounds like the indicators but twice as fast!
   
   Any ideas?
2. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

   #2 7th April 2011, 12:33

   bulb gone or relay
3. WildeThang Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 102 2000 1.4 Furio

   #3 7th April 2011, 22:59

   I've checked all the bulbs and replaced the dead headlight. Still getting the ticking. Is it ok to drive the car when it's making this noise?
   
   How do I check which relay it is?
4. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

   #4 7th April 2011, 23:06

   Its just the relay working, to be honest, quesiton it when you cant hear it
   
   just an overly loud relay, cheap ones do it, wouldnt say worry
5. philliantkr Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Birmingham Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo VTR (2000)

   #5 7th April 2011, 23:33

   Mine did it a few months ago when I reversed off my drive every morning but it's stopped now the weather has warmed up lol strange
6. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

   #6 7th April 2011, 23:46

   I had this problem with my old saxo last year,
   like as said up top ^^^ check your fuses & relay boxes
7. russelldav Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 223

   #7 8th April 2011, 08:30

   fuses and bulbs don't make "clicking" noises, this is 100% a relay (the noise you can hear is the mechanical switch inside throwing as the coil energises and discharges). If the relay is switching on and off frantically it is either due to an electrical fault on the associated circuit (short circuit, bad earth etc.) or the relay needs replacing. Find out which relay it is then got to Halfords or Maplins and buy a replacement for ~£2-3. If that doesn't solve the clicking then you know to check the wiring.
   
   Tip:- if replacing the relay doesn't fix the problem and you want to isolate the electronics to identify which circuit is to blame, then you can pull fuses until the noise stops. the circuit associated with the fuse you pull last that makes the clicking stop is the one at fault.
   
   List of fuses and functions is here:- http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63144
8. user_40972 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 422 MK2 Flatarch MK5 Fiesta Zetec 16v MK2 Furio

   #8 8th April 2011, 10:45

   Had this a while back, but it didn't seem to interfere with driving the car tbh
9. WildeThang Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 102 2000 1.4 Furio

   #9 8th April 2011, 11:19

   wow thank you so much guys! =]
   
   It does the ticking noise constantly now. Using an indicator used to stop it.
   
   I will go to Halfords on my lunch break.
10. WildeThang Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 102 2000 1.4 Furio

    #10 8th April 2011, 13:10

    found out what the cause of this ANNOYING ticking. It's the indicator relay. Does anyone know where I can get a cheap one from? Halfrauds quoted me £11ish. Is that cheap?
11. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

    #11 8th April 2011, 14:59

    I bought one from ECP last year for £8 so £11 isnt too bad.
12. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

    #12 8th April 2011, 19:32

    Local breakers. Be tons of 106's and saxos. If you're honest, it shouldn't cost more than a quid.
13. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

    #13 8th April 2011, 22:07

    just pocket some from a scrappy i did, still didnt sort the annoyin tickin noise out tho, its the stalk thats knackered on mine found out. might be worth checking it
14. WildeThang Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 102 2000 1.4 Furio

    #14 14th April 2011, 11:08

    OK It wasn't the indicator relay... replaced it with a new one and I still get the ticking noise constantly. So I've now bought an indicator stalk off a member here. This is the next thing it could be. I'll keep you posted! =]
15. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

    #15 14th April 2011, 11:15

    I have the same problem its the stalk is nackered
16. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #16 14th April 2011, 12:25

    typical stalk. I would put my money on excess humidity. Leave a humidity absorber in for a few nights, and point a hair dryer towards your stalk for a few minutes.
    
    I lost count of how many times I solved the problem by doing that on saxos and 106s. You will find it always happens during winter (as the sun gets real low), especially if your car is parked in the shade for long periods of time.
17. WildeThang Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 102 2000 1.4 Furio

    #17 14th April 2011, 12:50

    I can't get a hair dryer down to my car though cos i live above a shop. =/ It started doing it in that hot weather we had.
18. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #18 14th April 2011, 12:57

    it's actually easier on a 106, you just need to point the blower towards the stalk for a few days... Try parking your car in the sunshine and leave a humidity absorber in there.
19. vtrxstickens Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 whitstable, kent Posts: 618 diablo 106 gti

    #19 14th April 2011, 13:19

    That was happening to me last year but I jus ignored it because there didn't seem like there was anything mechanically wrong then it just stoped and hasn't come back