"Alfistagj" > wrote:
>"Grahame" > schreef in bericht
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>> Hi All,
>>
>> Just took delivery of a new Alfa GT (Stromboli Grey, Black Alfatex, 17"
>> spoked Alloys) - beautiful car, very pleased with it.
>>
>> One odd thing though, when the climate control system is on, there is an
>> audible "ticking" noise (sounds like an old grandfather clock) coming from
>> behind the dashboard.
>>
>> Is this normal? If not, any idea what could be causing it? I'd like to
>> have some idea before I go back to the garage and confront them with it!
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Grahame.
>>
>
>What is the frequency?
>Sounds like a relay.
>Could it be that the climate control is working and the temperature is not
>yet at the set degrees?
>Maybe when it has reached the temp, the ticking will stop!?
>--
>Ciao from Holland
>AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan)
>Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000)
>Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4)
>
My 147 does the same, with the ignition on and engine not running.
Clicks once a second, just like a clock. Never listened for it after
starting the engine. There's better things to be doing once it's
running ;-)

dom.