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Old 11-15-2007, 04:18 PM
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Every so often, I hear a set of three or four quick clicks coming from the back of the car on the driver side. My 2000 SSEi did it too, but I chalked it up to the locking gas cap mechanism. The GXP doesn't have this (at least mine doesn't), so I'm not sure what the sound could be. I don't think it'* a problem, I'm just curious. Anyone know?
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when does the clicking happen?
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If it is under braking... then it is just the calipers they are a floating caliper and will make that click click then click when you let off the brake.
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I wonder if you could be hearing a (bad) compressor for the auto leveling struts? In my 96 it has gotten so old that all I can hear is it clicking. But I think that is on the passenger'* side, not sure.
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Sorry for the delay in posting back. Busy with the holidays and all....

The clicking is random. Happens at any time. The funny thing is that it'* 3 or 4 loud clicks, in a pattern. The same pattern every time.
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Originally Posted by Napenthe
Sorry for the delay in posting back. Busy with the holidays and all....

The clicking is random. Happens at any time. The funny thing is that it'* 3 or 4 loud clicks, in a pattern. The same pattern every time.
Sounds like the brakes...

If it is thats normal.
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