frycow

Hey guys,
I've had an intermittent clicking sound coming from the engine bay when I'm idling at a light. My limited knowledge tells me that it might be a timing belt. Any ideas of what I should look for to confirm/deny this?
I'm a bit over 61k miles so it's about time to take her into the dealership, anyway. I guess they can diagnose and fix it, but I hate getting screwed out of money. Any suggestions are welcome.

wilburS2K

Not the timing belt these cars have chains. Maybe the A/C compressor clutch you hear engaging. Let your car idle and if you hear it with the A/C on then turn it off and see if you still hear the sound. Otherwise its pretty hard to diagnose via internet.

Slows2k

The Evap purge solenoid ticks normally. You could be hearing it.

NVMY4N

TCT?

wilburS2K

Does that mean Timing Chain Tensioner? Just to figure that one out.

NVMY4N

yeah sorry

frycow

I haven't used the A/C yet this year, so that's not it. I have no idea what an evap purge solenoid is, let alone sounds like. This is a new noise, just cropped up in the past month. Does it matter? It might have something to do with the warmer weather.
Yeah, it is hard to diagnose a random sound without hearing it. It might be a problem for the dealership...

Rane

61k! You've really done well. I'm catching up with you, sir.

Rane

Oh -my diagnosis is VTEC. You've got the Escherichia in your engine.

CDjunkie

signs to look for to support Rane's hypothesis