Ticking noise from coils?

dude dog · 08-07-2012, 11:11 AM

I changed my vcg yesterday and before I put everything back on like the plastic covers I was checking to make sure that the oil leak was fixed. I started the car and took it for a drive and when I got back I did a visual. Everything looked fine but I noticed a ticking sound coming from the coils. I thought it was just the front one but the sound was coming from each spark plug. I took a hose and listened closer and each 1 was making the noise. Car runs fine except for the ticking. I waited till dark to check if I could see any type of sparking that was coming off but nothing. Any suggestions?

RA733 · 08-07-2012, 11:58 AM

Sounds like u just found out wht a coil ossolation sounds like, if its running you should be fine.

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Schlag96 · 08-07-2012, 06:34 PM

you're supposed to let the RTV sealant cure for an hour (I've also heard 12)

Solidjake · 08-07-2012, 07:14 PM

Also check the torque on your spark plugs and make sure the coils are fully seated.

///MPR77 · 08-07-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidjake

Also check the torque on your spark plugs and make sure the coils are fully seated.

+1
Sounds like a plug has loosened and backed out.

RA733 · 08-11-2012, 04:38 AM

So did u fix it, what happened????

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08-07-2012, 11:11 AM	#1
dude dog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: washington state Posts: 132 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	Ticking noise from coils? I changed my vcg yesterday and before I put everything back on like the plastic covers I was checking to make sure that the oil leak was fixed. I started the car and took it for a drive and when I got back I did a visual. Everything looked fine but I noticed a ticking sound coming from the coils. I thought it was just the front one but the sound was coming from each spark plug. I took a hose and listened closer and each 1 was making the noise. Car runs fine except for the ticking. I waited till dark to check if I could see any type of sparking that was coming off but nothing. Any suggestions? __________________

08-07-2012, 06:34 PM	#3
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08-07-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
RA733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: roemead, ca Posts: 68 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Sounds like u just found out wht a coil ossolation sounds like, if its running you should be fine. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Bimmer App

08-11-2012, 04:38 AM	#6
RA733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: roemead, ca Posts: 68 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	So did u fix it, what happened???? Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Bimmer App