Rx8bydocabe

does anyone ever hear any clicking which sounds like it's coming from behind the dash, and if so, do they know what it is?

RXE16T

Please elaborate.

When does this sound occur, is it at start up?

While you're driving?

Or at shutdown?

DreamWarrior

I hear a click (like a solenoid/relay) noise at key off...asked the dealer about it today and they said it was normal operation and the noise was the ignition shutting down.

Rx8bydocabe

subtle clicking while driving

zoom44

there is a TSB for a noise in the steering wheel.

truemagellen

was that the tsb about the loose airbag or something...doesn't affect the airbag function just a little clicking noise...I'm getting it fixed next week along with the vibrating rear quarter window that has been TSBed and 'fixed' twice...I feel bad for the dealership since it is a pain in the a$$ to remove that door panel

RXE16T

Why?

truemagellen

my guys are nice, I've known them for over 20 years

Rx8bydocabe

what's TSB? i'm new at this

Rx8bydocabe

the noise doesn't happen all the time. sometimes.

truemagellen

Technical Service Bulletin meant for service centers at mazda dealerships to address certain issues under warranty

shebam

I was getting a clicking with about every 1/4 turn of the steering wheel. Dealer said it was the steering wheel airbag tsb -- a piece of cloth had to be added or removed. Anyway, dealer took care of it and no more clicks. Good timing; took care of squealing brakes and center console insulation on same visit .... (They had to order the insulation but had the new pads.)

wootwoot

hi i'm from singapore... anyway i've encounter this clicking sound as u but the sound come from underneath of the car when the car is idleing & sometimes when the car is moving... going to bring it to Madza Dealer to rectify it... anyway have u rectify this problem already? pls advice me if u have done so... will keep u updated bout this problem.

Rx8bydocabe

have not resolved it, not really worried about it i guess. it doesn't happen all the time, and it doesn't sound like it's coming from the steering wheel, more so behind the dash, almost as if from the engine compartment.

shebam

I thought mine was gone, but has re-surfaced so it might not have been the airbag tsb. Not a big deal so won't have it looked at until next time the car is in. Mine does sound pretty "up front" rather than very far behind the dash.

truemagellen

DO YOU KEEP COINS IN THE LITTLE HOLDER? I used to the one under the dummy switches to the left of the steering colunm...I'll find a picture

I found the clicking noise in my car were coins vibrating in the holder...no more coins in there now

shebam

No, but I guess I should check on the pet cricket there ....

Rx8bydocabe

not the coins. it's like a clicking/ticking/vibrating type of noise the comes with diff engine speed, especially when the car is idling, it goes away alittle after i tap the gas, then does it again at idle. but not all the time.

wootwoot

i heard from my friend & he says its normal for engine to sound like that... better check with your dealer

AQA101

If you have Xenon lights with headlight adjustment, they're responsible for a few clicks (at least that's what my user manual says).