LCR - Whats this, and should it click lots?

[paradigm]

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]

Its a bomb... RUN

 

[STOKOE]

lmao

 

[paradigm]

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]

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

 

[traumapat]

Its a bomb... RUN

cant say ive noticed it mine

 

[Cupramax]

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

 

[Andi]

Mines the same on a 52 LCR.

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

 

[Sulli]

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]

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]

carbon canister

 

[CupraUK]

Cleans up in cabin farts?

 

[Mat138L]

Cleans up in cabin farts?

 

[carl4x4]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[SKRPhoenix]

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]

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