Ticking noise in engine bay

[kevmcc90]

When car is running engine is making a ticking noise but what I noticed today is that when you turn lights to on it stops?

Any ideas?

[kevmcc90]

Bump

[aaddzz123]

Unplug the idle control valve. It probably stops when you turn the lights on as the revs die a little. It's a common problem for them to break apart inside and it causes the clicking

[kevmcc90]

http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/kevmcc1990/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0021.mp4.html

That's a video

[Socks]

Unplug the ICV, does the noise persist?

[kevmcc90]

Will give it a bash tomorrow. It's away to garage for mot tomorrow. Fingers crossed

[kevmcc90]

Got my mate to do it and the ticking stops when disconnected

[Socks]

Icv is goosed.

We keep them in stock if you require a replacement. ;)

[tommyep82]

Icv is supposed to tick man.

if your not having idling issues No need to replace

[kevmcc90]

Cool mate didn't know if it was an issue or not?

[aaddzz123]

They're not supposed to tick lol . A lot of them do, but they're not supposed to. A ticking control valve doesn't affect the running of the engine, but replacing it for one that isn't falling apart inside will resolve the ticking issue .

[kevmcc90]

Cheers boys. Will cleaning mine help?

[aaddzz123]

Cheers boys. Will cleaning mine help?

Afraid not matey. There is a flimsy copper disc inside that breaks apart. I think this is what causes the ticking... Take it apart and have a look, you'll see what I mean. It's easy enough to take apart and put back together .

[kevmcc90]

OK will have a look when I get car back, can you get a new one or is it second hand ones?

[aaddzz123]

You probably can get a new one from toyota but you'd better be ready with your wallet out haha. I imagine they're expensive. We do sell them on jdm-ep.co.uk reasonably cheap and come with a return policy if you're not happy with it.