LCR - Whats this, and should it click lots?

paradigm · May 1, 2006

Could anyone tell me what the following part in the engine bay is, what it does, and if it is meant to click very loudly (and also increasing in frequency) for 30 seconds or so every 5 mins (when the car is left idling)?

Thanks.

Cupramax · May 1, 2006

Its a bomb... RUN :runaway:

STOKOE · May 1, 2006

paradigm · May 1, 2006

har har guys

Anyways, I have found out what I think it is from doing a little googling, the carbon/charcoal filter is it not?

Anyways, a new question, if its easily audible from within the cabin, with the radio on quietly, do I need to get it replaced, and would it be covered under warranty?

Ta.

m0rk · May 1, 2006

it does click... whether it is audible in teh cabin - I don't know

traumapat · May 1, 2006

Cupramax said:
Its a bomb... RUN

cant say ive noticed it mine

Cupramax · May 1, 2006

Yeah, its the charcoal filter, dont think it should be THAT noisy. Never noticed it in mine when I had it...

Andi · May 1, 2006

Mines the same on a 52 LCR.

My brothers vdub 16v polo does it to so im not worryed.

Sulli · May 1, 2006

Charcoal filter? Why didn't anyone tell me I had one of those - i've been putting charcoal in the tank for ages, wondered why it wasn't getting through

CupraUK · May 1, 2006

Sulli said:
Charcoal filter? Why didn't anyone tell me I had one of those - i've been putting charcoal in the tank for ages, wondered why it wasn't getting through

LMAO!

CupraSteve · May 1, 2006

carbon canister

CupraUK · May 1, 2006

Cleans up in cabin farts?

Mat138L · May 1, 2006

CupraUK said:
Cleans up in cabin farts?

carl4x4 · May 1, 2006

The charcoal filters can click quite a lot on some cars. I can hear the one on my Elise, but that's probably because it's located roughly a foot from my left ear

The Elise only does it when the it's warming up, after about 2 minutes, and then goes away when the engine is up to temp. If you can hear it from the cabin then it may be time to get it looked at.

SKRPhoenix · May 2, 2006

I hear mine when the bonnet is open and the car is on tickover.

If you can hear it in the cabin, then it may be faulty. I certainly can't hear mine!

Oh and welcome, from OCUK!

paradigm · May 2, 2006

SKRPhoenix said:
I hear mine when the bonnet is open and the car is on tickover.

If you can hear it in the cabin, then it may be faulty. I certainly can't hear mine!

Oh and welcome, from OCUK!

Well its going into Seat Crewe on the 15th for some warranty work, so I suppose I should get them to change it then

And woohoo, someone recognises me

BHP Addict · May 2, 2006

Who could look at these? and how much to replace? as mine is pretty loud too.

SKRPhoenix · May 2, 2006

Wanna hear another noise?

Open bonnet, then open drivers door. Insert key, turn ignition to on, but do not start. Listen to the whistle/tone from the engine bay! If you want to hear another noise, stick your ear near to the front of the engine cover. Click, tick & whine!

Don't worry, it resets the throttle bodie (i think). Leave it till it stops and jobs a good'un.

awelch · May 2, 2006

I can hear mine on tick over, a very high pitched fast clicking, as far as i'm aware the Al Q*#da put some mods on it!! hhhmmmm

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