Strange Ticking Noise N54.

N54Angel · 05-26-2016, 10:55 AM

I can't seem to get what this noise is. It's coming from this little box on the top right of my engine bay. I'll link a video any help would be wonderful thank you.

Mr. Tasty · 05-26-2016, 10:58 AM

Those are just Injectors. Normal noise.

N54Angel · 05-26-2016, 10:59 AM

Do they need to be replaced? And I know my injectors are kinda loud but if you listen carefully you can hear a slight ticking in the background

siphor1989 · 05-26-2016, 11:12 AM

Do you mean the very rapid ticking noise? That's probably the purge solenoid. Mine did that until I replaced it with a new one.

N54Angel · 05-26-2016, 11:24 AM

Yea it's a rapid tick. I'll record a new video of exactly where I hear it. But how much is it to replace that purge solenoid?

TBN54 · 05-26-2016, 11:30 AM

Injectors?

siphor1989 · 05-26-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by N54Angel

Yea it's a rapid tick. I'll record a new video of exactly where I hear it. But how much is it to replace that purge solenoid?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/13907618652/

That solenoid will only tick when the car is warmed up and idling. You should be able to hear it by the driver side wheel well with the hood closed.

N54Angel · 05-26-2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by siphor1989

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54Angel

Yea it's a rapid tick. I'll record a new video of exactly where I hear it. But how much is it to replace that purge solenoid?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/13907618652/

That solenoid will only tick when the car is warmed up and idling. You should be able to hear it by the driver side wheel well with the hood closed.

Yes correct, by the steering wheel is where I can hear it. Now I'm going to order it today but before I do, how hard is the install? How long does it take. I have the BMS Cowl filters so I don't have to worry about removing all that junk

siphor1989 · 05-26-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by N54Angel

Yes correct, by the steering wheel is where I can hear it. Now I'm going to order it today but before I do, how hard is the install? How long does it take. I have the BMS Cowl filters so I don't have to worry about removing all that junk

Took me like 20mins and I have the oem cowl and filter. So for you it should take like 5-10 mins lol. it's located under the intake manifold closest to the firewall

N54Angel · 05-26-2016, 12:20 PM

Perfect, thanks man. So this solves your tick? Mine does it near where you said yours was. Near the driver side where the steering wheel is at.

siphor1989 · 05-26-2016, 12:26 PM

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Perfect, thanks man. So this solves your tick? Mine does it near where you said yours was. Near the driver side where the steering wheel is at.

It did for me. Get another video by the driver side wheel with the hood closed and I'll be able to tell if its for sure the purge valve. It's a very distinct tick that's different from injector tick.

N54Angel · 05-26-2016, 12:27 PM

Ok I'll get the video posted in about 30 min

fozzydj · 07-30-2016, 06:42 AM

Do you think this is the same thing?

N54Angel · 07-30-2016, 09:45 AM

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Do you think this is the same thing?

That sounds like a different noise mine came from the steering wheel on the side of the engine I ordered what people told me to order and the noise went away

924er · 07-30-2016, 01:34 PM

All n54s tick like that. It's normal. You'll know when it's not.

I once had a boost solenoid make this exact sound until I replaced it. Took me forever to figure it out.

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N54Angel Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335XI Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Strange Ticking Noise N54. I can't seem to get what this noise is. It's coming from this little box on the top right of my engine bay. I'll link a video any help would be wonderful thank you.
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N54Angel Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335XI Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Do they need to be replaced? And I know my injectors are kinda loud but if you listen carefully you can hear a slight ticking in the background
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siphor1989 Lieutenant 200 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 2020 m340i xdrive Join Date: May 2015 Location: . iTrader: (3)	Do you mean the very rapid ticking noise? That's probably the purge solenoid. Mine did that until I replaced it with a new one.
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N54Angel Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335XI Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Yea it's a rapid tick. I'll record a new video of exactly where I hear it. But how much is it to replace that purge solenoid?
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N54Angel Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335XI Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Perfect, thanks man. So this solves your tick? Mine does it near where you said yours was. Near the driver side where the steering wheel is at.
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924er Colonel 352 Rep 2,050 Posts Drives: e92 335i '10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	All n54s tick like that. It's normal. You'll know when it's not. I once had a boost solenoid make this exact sound until I replaced it. Took me forever to figure it out. __________________ '10 e92 N54 DCI intakes, ER chargepipe, TIAL BOV, VRSF 5in FMIC, BMS Downpipes COBB e30
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