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Mk3 TDCI Ticking issue

RorZ
RorZ
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I have an issue with my mk 3 focus where in gear 3 from 25 to 35 mph under natural deceleration a ticking noise is present with the windows down. 

I have tried every other gear is fine the noise only occurs in 3rd. If I accelerate or engage the clutch the ticking stops. If I rengage the clutch within the pre mentioned speed zone the ticking returns. 

 

Any ideas what it could be.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    If this noise is heard under drive, that's when the car is pulling, it suggests to me that you have a driveshaft issue, it could be bearings at the gearbox end or a CV joint the hub end. Jack the front of the car up and rotate each wheel to and fro and see if you can hear a clicking.

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    • 1 year later...

    Hi mate,

    did you manage to solve this issue? I am having the same problem. Cheers, John.

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    Hi I was wondering if anyone managed to diagnose this problem I’ve got exactly the same issue thanks

     

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