My father has a 00 5.0 Explorer and for some time he has problems starting due to a weak battery. Anyways I was looking it over and from the power distribution box I can hear and feel a ticking noise. What could this be and could it be draining the battery possibly?
Ticking noise from Power distribution box
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I would bet on a relay. This happened to me on a hella relay I installed on my motorcycle to power my accessories. It got wet, started ticking and stopped working. There are some failure modes that will cause the electomagnet to open and close off/on. That is the ticking sound you are hearing, I'll bet.
When it's ticking, put your finger on each relay and you'll be able to isolate/feel the ticking motion of the relay opening and closing. Replace the one that you can feel ticking and you should be set.
When it's ticking, put your finger on each relay and you'll be able to isolate/feel the ticking motion of the relay opening and closing. Replace the one that you can feel ticking and you should be set.
A little more detail on the click would be helpful. Judging by your post,
one assumes this happens when the car is off, key not in the ignition, and goes away if you disconnect the battery?
one assumes this happens when the car is off, key not in the ignition, and goes away if you disconnect the battery?
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