Clicking under dash

[88FestivaLX]

I just noticed yesterday that there is something clicking under the drivers side of the dash. I noticed it when using the clutch, but then I started hearing it at random times. It almost sounds like a relay or something. Any ideas? Thanks!

[fastiva1988]

I've heard it to. I'm not sure what to make of it but when it does click the car will run at a lil less power. Id figure itd have to do with the thermostat because my temp goes down when i notice it to.

[clintorino]

hey, i have the same problem, and from what i am observing, it sounds like is my turning signals going haywire and shorting out the battery. Anyone know which fuse controls your turning signals?? I live in miami, no one uses them here anyways so taking out the fuse should be a good temporary solution until i get the dash removed and wiring looked at.

I've also noticed a high pitched sucking noise coming out of my carberator... is this normal or what could it mean? Also i have been experiencing a sudden high idle, to the point that i dont even have to step on the gas when i put it into gear.. even if i start the car in second year...

Thanks

[mrgrimm]

hey, i have the same problem, and from what i am observing, it sounds like is my turning signals going haywire and shorting out the battery. Anyone know which fuse controls your turning signals?? I live in miami, no one uses them here anyways so taking out the fuse should be a good temporary solution until i get the dash removed and wiring looked at.

I've also noticed a high pitched sucking noise coming out of my carberator... is this normal or what could it mean? Also i have been experiencing a sudden high idle, to the point that i dont even have to step on the gas when i put it into gear.. even if i start the car in second year...

Thanks

Hmmm I beleive running lean (too much air compared to fuel) would cause the idle to pick up and the hissing sound could be a leak some where in the intake, etc. allowing more air to come in. It seems like fuel injected cars with vacuum leaks idle down, rough, or stall, but that may be because the computer controls are thrown out of whack compensating for the extra air. Carb'd motors would probably just idle up with too much air. Make sure the 2 bolts that hold on your distributor haven't come loose when it moves around the timing is tweaked and will idle and run differently.

[clintorino]

thanks for the info, i will check into this asap and let you know what i find.

[clintorino]

also i have noticed now when i turn off the car, it still spits and sputters for 5 seconds before turning completely off... what could this be from?

[WmWatt]

The sputtering is preignition when shutting down . Try cleaning the sparkplugs and ignition wires.

[Mike McKown]

also i have noticed now when i turn off the car, it still spits and sputters for 5 seconds before turning completely off... what could this be from?

That is happening because you are still drawing fuel into the engine when the key is turned off. That tells me the carburetor butterfly is open too far which likely goes along with your high idle speed.

You may have several problems here. You can spray carburetor cleaner down around the carb base and hoses/connections and see if the idle speed changes or the hissing momentarily stops. Either condition means you're close to a problem.