Clicking under the steering wheel/dash -VERY annoying!

[mbvp73]

Hi all

Last few days this clicking noise under the dash has been driving me INSANE!!

Checked a few threads and it is either the indicator stalk or a relay. It sounds like a relay, the constant 'click click click'. But my question is which one and how can I isolate it while I am NOT driving? All operations on the car seem ok - the car is driving normally. But this clicking is sh**ing me off no end.

Any suggestions?

Thanks mbvp73

 

[pancakes]

I had something similar to a clicking noise near my steering column also, found out it was all the crap my gf buys me to put on my key chain with my keys LOL removed all crappy items problem solved.

I would be thinking it's going to be the relay or the indicator stalk canceller not working properly

 

[mainpath]

That ticking i've had plenty of times before, my dad had it happen 3-4x on his VT, it's the indicator so i've been told.
You need to get some part replaced under that plastic covering.
It might eventually go away like it did for me, but it will come back.

 

[BPX-31H]

It's also known to be the clock spring mine does it too,

 

[wamboin23]

i reckon you'll find that it's the indicator stalk. quite common for it to happen.

 

[mbvp73]

Hi all

Just got a quote from a Holden Dealer - $115 for an indicator stalk!! From looking at this forum it sounds like it should be $65 NEW for a genuine part from Holden! Hmm, might have to go to the wreckers. Anyone have an idea as to how much I should expect to pay at the wreckers?

 

[helicraze]

I think mine was about $80 from holden or copies off ebay for around $60

 

[mbvp73]

$80 sounds better than $115!! I might ask a couple of dealers. Also looking at wreckers - more of a gamble I know but money me not have much!

 

[bondy717]

I had a clicking noise from the rear wiper relay (cause my rear wiper was jammed and not working when the wiper stalk was pushed forward to turn the rear wiper on, the rear wiper would continually click in the back ground. Only mentioning this just in case it is an easy fix.

Is the clicking ony when you are driving or any time the car is running?

Regards

Bondy

 

[mbvp73]

Hey Bondy717, it only seems to happen when I am driving. Never heard it at idle. Mind you, something interesting happened today. Coz it was cold as today in Melbourne, the noise went away! Maybe coz earlier in the week it was warm something is expanding and making the noise. When I put the heater on in the car the noise came back! But yeah, to answer your question, it only happen when the car is in motion.