New to Mazda, but noticed on my 2010 CX-9GT that when I am idling I hear a "ticking"sound. Is this normal? I know all engines make some noise, but never had any of my vehicles make a definitive ticking sound. Didn't know if I should take in for service? Any help is appreciated.
Engine noise "ticking" at idle
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Queens CX-9
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My new 2010 also has a noticeable ticking sound at idle. It seems to quiet down once the car is warmed up, but I can still hear it even then.
Would a new 2010 with less then 2000 miles on it have "sticky" valves on it? The ticking is constant no matter what the temp is outside as well as the engine. Maybe I should take a trip to the dealer. I just didn't want to waste my time if this was a common noise to Mazda's and I was being paranoid. Thanks for the input.
Queens CX-9
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From what I have been reading on the internet regarding this family of Ford engines (Duratec), the ticking noise at idle seems to be a common problem on many of these vehicles although some owners say they don't have the noise (go figure). Please let me know if you take to the dealer... I'm interested in hearing what they say about the noise. Thanks
I actually checked the oil yesterday to see the level and all was fine... I did notice that after driving the car around pretty much most of the day that the ticking noise went away completely... It sounded very smooth as a matter of fact. But once again upon turning the vehicle on again this monring, it had the same ticking noise at idle and then went away after I checked when I got to my destination and put the car in Park. It seems to be just an issue when the engine is cold for mine... No matter what the temperature is outside (warm or cold). My car only has 400 miles also.... Maybe as time goes by, it will just start going away. I'm also thinking of running some Shell 89 octane gas instead of 87 to see what happens.
Ticking noise: I hear the ticking noise only when the is not warmed up. I did speak to the dealer and was told that the noise is normal and some are louder then others. It's coming for the value lifters. You can also, get the ticking noise, from the fuel injectors. To check where the noise is coming from, you would need a long screwdriver. Take the tip of the screwdriver and place it on the fuel line to the injector, the other to you ear. If you hear ticking, then it's your fuel injectors and that it normal. (engine must be on)lolol..... If not, take the screwdriver to the value cover and your ear, and if you hear ticking, it's you lifter. (That is also normal, if you are no burning oil.)
The best thing you can do is to take it to your dealer and have them check if out. If they say, it's normal and have then, state it on your service receipt, and records. (drunk)
The best thing you can do is to take it to your dealer and have them check if out. If they say, it's normal and have then, state it on your service receipt, and records. (drunk)
I've a 2008 AWD cx-9GT, bought it new and it did the same. Ticking at idle and typically when it's cold. I took it to 2 different dealers in the Los Angeles area, and both said that it was normal. Not comforting, but I'm almost at 60k with no problems, and the ticking is still there.
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I've had cold engine ticking since my first truck with hydraulic lash adjusters. Just the nature of the design.
theprotege99
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do you hear it from inside the car or when standing in front of it?
is it louder when the car is cold?
is it louder when the car is cold?
It is a similar type of noise that i used to hear on my uncles subaru years ago. I was wondering if that was normal of japanese vehicles as i have heard that on several different makes of japanese cars. The same thing happens with my cx9 when i first warm it up but then gradually goes away once the needle on the tach hits 1000 rpm or less.
I have the same ticking noise. It really concerned me at first because my '98 Grand Voyager used to start ticking when it burned up about a half a quart of oil. 12,000 miles on my 2010 CX-9 T and the ticking has been pretty consistant (of course checked the oil and it's fine) at start up. Plan to mention it to the dealer at next service, however this thread is convincing me it's probably normal(ish!) for this engine. Thanks for bringing it up.
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Yeah the ticking is normal. I hear it on my Mz6 sGT as well as the CX-9; both of which feature the 3.7 liter V6. As Ceric points out it goes away after the engine warms up.
