Ticking Noise with AC on?

Matte90 · 06-02-2006, 10:37 AM

Hey all,

Just wondering if anybody else was experiencing the same problem...

Everytime my AC is blasting, I hear a loud *tick* (sounds like a descent size pebble hitting my windshield). It sounds pretty nasty and I figured this cant be normal.. obviously...

Anybody had this before? Sorry, maybe I should have searched for this before...

billgti · 06-11-2006, 05:38 PM

i just started having this today. whenever the blower is on, i hear a loud ticking noise coming from behind the dash. the higher the fan speed, the louder and faster it becomes. i did some searches and i have no idea what it is. guess it's time to schedule a visit to the dealer.

rad21 · 06-11-2006, 07:21 PM

It sounds like a solenoid and I noticed if I adjust the temperature it stops ticking. For example, if I have the passenger temp. at 68 and move it to 70, the ticking goes away.

billgti · 06-12-2006, 12:14 AM

i just came back from driving the car and the sound went away. strange. if it happens again i'll try adjusting the temperature and see if it goes away.

MelF1fan · 06-12-2006, 01:12 AM

I have noticed this too... clicks a couple of times then goes away. Not sure if it stops because i play around with the controls after or not.

ska///235i · 06-12-2006, 02:22 AM

I dont have a ticking noise, but I notice something loose in the front when AC is on....a slight rattle somewhere underneath or near the engine

06-02-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
Matte90 Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	Ticking Noise with AC on? Hey all, Just wondering if anybody else was experiencing the same problem... Everytime my AC is blasting, I hear a loud tick (sounds like a descent size pebble hitting my windshield). It sounds pretty nasty and I figured this cant be normal.. obviously... Anybody had this before? Sorry, maybe I should have searched for this before... __________________ Therapy is expensive. Bubble wrap is cheap. The chioce is yours. :rocks:
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06-11-2006, 05:38 PM	#2
billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i just started having this today. whenever the blower is on, i hear a loud ticking noise coming from behind the dash. the higher the fan speed, the louder and faster it becomes. i did some searches and i have no idea what it is. guess it's time to schedule a visit to the dealer.
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06-11-2006, 07:21 PM	#3
rad21 Private First Class 25 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toluca Lake iTrader: (0)	Ticking Noise It sounds like a solenoid and I noticed if I adjust the temperature it stops ticking. For example, if I have the passenger temp. at 68 and move it to 70, the ticking goes away. __________________ 2021 M340i Mineral White Metallic, Cognac
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06-12-2006, 12:14 AM	#4
billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i just came back from driving the car and the sound went away. strange. if it happens again i'll try adjusting the temperature and see if it goes away.
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06-12-2006, 01:12 AM	#5
MelF1fan Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E90 325i SP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have noticed this too... clicks a couple of times then goes away. Not sure if it stops because i play around with the controls after or not.
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06-12-2006, 02:22 AM	#6
ska///235i ***** noob 1378 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	I dont have a ticking noise, but I notice something loose in the front when AC is on....a slight rattle somewhere underneath or near the engine __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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