BOOGEYMAN4

Got the Car back in march, been in love from then on.
Odometer says 137,xxx miles and that may be incorrect due to the failing cluster
gauges. Took the cluster out a few minutes ago to have it sent for repair.

No major problems with the car, a few minor things though.

1. A clicking noise, from the motor if i press the gas it goes faster.
(it isn't a loud click and the guy from Express said it sounds like a pulley going bad?)
2. It isn't as quiet as other LS's I have encountered. (Fan maybe?)
3. Not sure if the timing belt 90,000 mile service was done so should i?
4.When I turn on the headlights, the climate control and Radio goes black.
And lastly gear shifter doesn't light up!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/392552...s-400-sedan-4d

willhickey

iTrader: (1)

valve tick for the clicking noise more than likely yes fans probably if it roars and timing belt take off the cover and see if its cracking. number 4 have you checked to see if the dimmers switch is all the way to the right instead of all the way to the left

BOOGEYMAN4

Could you explain what you mean by valve tick? And Fan Clutch Maybe?

emarknot

valve train tick sounds like....at idle.........tick,tick,tick,tick,tick....very consistant, very distinct sound. the ticking would change with rpm....meaning faster with more rpm,slower as rpm comes down.


the fan clutch is the round finned thing your fan blade is attached to. when fully engaged, it makes your fan sound like.it belongs on a mack truck.

if you have valvetrain tick, you could also check the oil level. sometimes very inferior oil will break down to the consistancy of water. it can cause ticking, it could cause oil pressure switches to light up saying there is no oil pressure.

if you could somehow upload a sound clip or post a youtube vid....it might helps us, help you better.

emarknot

oh....and what willhickey said about the dimmer switch. front of instrument cluster panel on the lower left....if the same as a 91. all the way to the right brightens....all the way to the left dims

BOOGEYMAN4

video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqIUA6KRRzs

sam12345

iTrader: (1)

does the moaning sound quit when you turn the AC off?

BOOGEYMAN4

Yes, but its louder than other LS's.

emarknot

wow...you actually did it....cudos to you..

the moaning with the key on but the car not running is the electricc fan on high speed because the
a/c is turned on.....and once the car is started it sounds fine except that the fan clutch is engaged.

were you driving it just before you shot the vid?

and I dont hear any ticking....im going to watch the vid for the 5th time, and ill report back

emarknot

ok...i listened 3 more times...key on..fan on high speed..key off...quiet....key on, fan on high speed......then the "oh" or "ou" then key on..high speed fan...start...fan clutch fully engaged with the a/c fan on high speed..........

where is the "ticking" ?

I fail to hear it

emarknot

your a/c fan is on high speed cuz your a/c button is on....and your fan clutch is fully engaged.

I hear no ticking. if you had valvetrain tick....it would be as loud as your ...all the fans going.
if you had rod knock...dude, you would know it.
a fan clutch doesnt tick,cough,weeze,squeek, chirp..nothing.....its either on or off. you know whats going on by the way it sounds....truck..on....no truck...off

BOOGEYMAN4

maybe its me being paranoid, ill do another tomorrow maybe and have
someone press the gas.

It seems to be in the area where the serpentine belt is, could that be it?
Also really appreciate you help,Thanks.

emarknot

actually..theres a very slight tick when you start the car...it lasts about a second.


do an oil change, I bet it goes away.

BOOGEYMAN4

oil was changed recently, should i use another oil?

emarknot

I would vnture to say yes....only because....the company I work for uses shell. we just recently went to a synthetic blend.....and it has caused no problems what so ever.

ill make a deal with you, find a place that uses shell oil 10/30 syn blend for under...well lets see...uh..tapping fingers...thinking...uh...say 30 bucks or less.....if it doesnt fix the 1 second tick I hear....i will personally refund your oil change money.

and I will need a reciept for that. fax or text.



you could have a bad oil pump....bit I stand by what I say.....oil change,after 3 starts...if you have a tick...ill pay you back.........no lie