Ticking noise from passenger side ???

[ks1]

Ok...! i know we have had severe bad weather !! but i have noticed that i am experiencing a ticking noise from the passenger side of my car.....The loudness varies from faint to medium loud...etc.

I stepped out of the car and detected the sound was coming from the front passenger wheel arch.... and also the rear wheel arch ....

the ticking / come knocking noise continues for about 10-15 minutes....

if the car is immediately turned off and then on i have found that the noise stops

Any ideas fellas ?

[TerryJenk]

Probably the Webasto heater ? There is a small exhaust comes out under the passenger footwell . Check if any noise from there .
It is used to assist in warming the car in cold weather . Though it can be reconfigured to pre-heat and defrost the car in cold weather.

Check these out .

xdrivers.co.uk • View topic - Got my webasto to work, hot air!!

xdrivers.co.uk • View topic - Parking heater remote start- Enabling

[mywidebody02]

Isn't that heater only in the diesel?

[TerryJenk]

Not sure . You are probably right - I somehow assumed it was a diesel as the OP lives in London.

Again that's an assumption as there are approx 4 Londons in the States and one in Canada !

[chilliwilli]

CV joint/axle...could be several components. Have you considered a diagnosis by a qualified indy or the dealer?

[mywidebody02]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

CV joint/axle...could be several components. Have you considered a diagnosis by a qualified indy or the dealer?

Can't be the cv hint. Op states he got out and heard it through the passenger side wheel well. I hope the car wasn't rolling by it self while he did that.

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by mywidebody02

Can't be the cv hint. Op states he got out and heard it through the passenger side wheel well. I hope the car wasn't rolling by it self while he did that.

Ah...missed that. Still suggest a diagnosis, otherwise he may end up replacing components that are not the root cause.

[TerryJenk]

I'm not suggesting he replace the Webasto - mine makes a ticking noise from expansion and contraction , also the exhaust produces a slight pop, pop noise as it burns the diesel fuel.

[TerryJenk]

Anyone else any ideas ?

[X5Sport]

Given the current UK weather conditions I agree it is most likely to be the Webasto Diesel powered coolant heater. Location and description match the most likely source. Need a bit more info from the OP to determine what type of 'X' it is on, how long it lasts, and any other symptoms.