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 Weird clicking???
#958481
08/11/09 03:48 AM
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When i fire up Mr.Bater, there is a noticeable clicking coming from the glove box 'area'. What the heck is it? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> It clicks randomly and often. Once i drive away it disappears, never to return until i 'cold' start it the next day. Is it a warning of something worse to come? Thanks
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: Spinalguy]
#958482
08/11/09 06:02 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Afterglow system, part of the glowplug setup. Intermittently fires off the glowplugs (for short bursts) to get full combustion happening sooner. Mine always seemed a little random as to when it actually chose to "afterglow", but I always figured "betsy knows best"?
Anyway, as long as its during the warmup period, its completely normal.
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: PHIL_]
#958483
08/11/09 06:49 AM
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Thanks Phil whew! It just seemed more noticeable over the last 6 months. One more for you <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Only my driver window struggles to get beyond the 1/2 way point going UP. Worse when cooler out. Sometimes i have to help it up <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: Spinalguy]
#958484
08/11/09 03:41 PM
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Dielectric grease on the tracks was a huge help on mine. Only PITA is you have to take off the door skin again... but it should make a big difference, if its anything like mine was. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: PHIL_]
#958485
08/11/09 05:13 PM
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Afterglow system, part of the glowplug setup. Intermittently fires off the glowplugs (for short bursts) to get full combustion happening sooner. Mine always seemed a little random as to when it actually chose to "afterglow", but I always figured "betsy knows best"?
Anyway, as long as its during the warmup period, its completely normal. After driving mine for a while I realized the "afterglow" system only tends to work when you throttle up the engine. If you just leave it idle it won't happen, but if you rev it up the glow plugs will start firing. Once I figured this out it was much much easier to get betsy running during the cold snap back in February. Maurie
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: CityYeti]
#958486
08/11/09 08:50 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
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I agree, as mine won't click unless the idle is somewhere over 1000-1100rpm.
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero XP TD LWB family hauler.
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: PHIL_]
#958487
08/11/09 10:02 PM
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Dielectric grease on the tracks was a huge help on mine. Only PITA is you have to take off the door skin again... but it should make a big difference, if its anything like mine was. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Excellent!
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: Spinalguy]
#958488
08/12/09 01:10 AM
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get a can of silicone lubricant and spray some down the tracks, it works just as good as the dielectric grease..and there is no need to take the door panels off. I spray it once every 6-months to keep it lubricated and I don't have any more problems. It is good for the rubber and won't dry it out over time.
I use it on my sun-roof sliders too.
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Re: Weird clicking???
[Re: torquemonster]
#958489
08/12/09 01:18 AM
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get a can of silicone lubricant and spray some down the tracks, it works just as good as the dielectric grease..and there is no need to take the door panels off. I spray it once every 6-months to keep it lubricated and I don't have any more problems. It is good for the rubber and won't dry it out over time.
I use it on my sun-roof sliders too. i happen to have a can of that at my clinic...nice. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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