What is ticking noise when car is shut off?

[bund]

Originally Posted by joey

I just went out to the garage and tried to record the ticking with my digital camera. I posted the vid on U-tube.
YouTube - Hemi cabin tick


The vid is about 1 minute long but the ticking can only be barely heard during the 18-20 and 26-30 second portion of the vid. Ignore the radio/outerspace noises, I think my camera was making these strange sounds.

I believe the sound is coming from the speakers.
I tried different recordings and couldn't pick up the ticking until I placed the camera over the driver side speaker.

I get it too, sounds like something curling up into the fetal position in the dash at times. I think our cars are just possessed.

[MikeHTally]

I suspect it's the cool-down tick. I've never had a vehicle NOT make that sound.

[joey]

Originally Posted by MikeHTally

I suspect it's the cool-down tick. I've never had a vehicle NOT make that sound.

It is not engine related. It is easy to produce the ticking when the car is cold.

In a quit garage, close the car door, turn the key on (do not start) to get the electrical juices flowing, and turn the key off. The ticking can then be heard. Open car door and ticking will stop.

[bund]

Originally Posted by joey

It is not engine related. It is easy to produce the ticking when the car is cold.

In a quit garage, close the car door, turn the key on (do not start) to get the electrical juices flowing, and turn the key off. The ticking can then be heard. Open car door and ticking will stop.

Exactly. I think it might be something related to our 05 300c's Joey since no one else knows what we are talking about or just havnt noticed it yet. I have an early build, how about yourself?

[joey]

Originally Posted by bund

Exactly. I think it might be something related to our 05 300c's Joey since no one else knows what we are talking about or just havnt noticed it yet. I have an early build, how about yourself?

Mine was built August 2004. You might be on to something about the model year. I never hear it unless it is dead silent. The only time I usually hear it is when I am in my closed garage, windows closed, while programing flashpaq.

[bund]

Originally Posted by joey

Mine was built August 2004. You might be on to something about the model year. I never hear it unless it is dead silent. The only time I usually hear it is when I am in my closed garage, windows closed, while programing flashpaq.

I believe mine is sometime in the summer of 04 as well, dont remember the month. Agreed on the cant hear it unless there is silence. Its possessed I tell ya. lol

[Stockholm 300C]

I heard it today in my 07. I turned the engine off, then the lights, pulled the key, and there it was. As if someone is quietly tapping a finger somewhere inside the dash. I thought it might be the accessory timer, so I quickly opened and closed the door. Then there was a quiet electric motor sound for a second, then quiet. Beats me what it is, but I think it has to do with whatever keeps power to accessories until the door is opened.