Relay Clicking Like Mad Behind Speedometer
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Relay Clicking Like Mad Behind Speedometer
We have a '92 Toyota SR5 4X4 Pickup with V6 - stock
There is a clicking noise (sounds like a relay) from approximately behind the speedometer.
Does not click when the gas is released in any gear (slowing down, clutch in or out.)
It occurs at, or about 30mph + in any gear.
Appears only under load.
Now there is a corresponding groan coming from the left front area (somewhere under the hood - I think) that happens only under load along with the clicking... (buddies, I think)
Any brilliant ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark and Sher
There is a clicking noise (sounds like a relay) from approximately behind the speedometer.
Does not click when the gas is released in any gear (slowing down, clutch in or out.)
It occurs at, or about 30mph + in any gear.
Appears only under load.
Now there is a corresponding groan coming from the left front area (somewhere under the hood - I think) that happens only under load along with the clicking... (buddies, I think)
Any brilliant ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark and Sher
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Color me stupid but, I think that's the speedo cable and gears. My old dear boss @ Intel had a 89 Toy that had it's speedo cable changed twice. I would start with replacing the cable and hope it's not the speedo gears in the instrument cluster (IMHO).
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Color me stupid but, I think that's the speedo cable and gears. My old dear boss @ Intel had a 89 Toy that had it's speedo cable changed twice. I would start with replacing the cable and hope it's not the speedo gears in the instrument cluster (IMHO).
Does it seem to occur more in colder weather? Mine makes a rattling noise when it is really cold out, but it goes away once everything has warmed up ~ 10 minutes or so.
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I'm having a similar problem under load (vehicle in drive, foot on brake) when I have lots of electrical accessories running. Getting relay like erratic clicking when I turn on turn signal. Goes away when I put it in neutral and raise the revs. Already replaced turn signal relay. Definitely not the speedo cable, could it be tach related?
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I get clicking sounds from my intermitten wiper switch. Its like the contacts are warn or covered. It goes away some times. I have planned to replace the multi-switchs on the column.
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