I could be wrong , but try to relocated the solenoid . i mean if it sit stand right now than make it lay flat , try in different angle .

 

Do all of you reporting this ticking problem have a conical air filter as well?

 

Hmm, could be detonation. People who don't know what it sounds like just think the car is "ticking."

 

I have the same problem!!!...LOL...well I have a drop in filter....but it was doing it before that. Once I installed the p2 from works rally its been doing it. I have a feeling it might be from installing a new vacume hose...Hmmmm...any sugestion by any one with experiece from this...THANKS!!!! .....Also whats the best way to post a pic of my car in a way where the file wont be to big...please help.

 

I don't think so, because detonation is more of a pinging-type sound, plus installing an EBC or MBC and leaving it at the stock boost level of 19 psi won't in and of itself cause detonation. What they're reporting I bet more sounds like something tapping, clicking, or vibrating only from about 2800 - 3500 RPM. Almost like something were loose in the engine bay. I would say it's the solenoid. An easy way to find out; try some 100-octane fuel and see if you still hear it.

 

I have a xede and it ticks at high boost, but that is how it works. I think you guys have nothing to worry about.

 

Oh yeah, definitely if the boost is set to stock levels and there's no piggyback/reflash, etc then I'm positive its not pinging. Mitsu's A/F tuning will drown any of that out It was just a FYI/warning to all those out there that pinging does sound like "ticking" to those that aren't accoustomed to the sound. I would agree though, that once you know the sound well enough to pick out a light ping w/ the radio on (don't ask ) that it doesn't sound like a tick at all :P

 

I have a greddy profec B 2 and mine ticks also.... It ticks when boost starts to build. Seems normal to me.

 

It is normal for the solenoid to click. Thats why they recommend not mounting the solenoid on the firewall. Move the solenoid to the top of the wheel well or away from the firewall and you will be okay.

Alfred

 

I feel so much better now! I have an XEDE and I recently installed a TBE on my car. Sense then when I go WOT and get above 4500RPM and 10PSI I hear a ticking sound (very rapid, almost a buzz). Initially I was afraid that it was some predetenation, but after going to a less agressive map I still get the ticking.

Tonight I will wrap the XEDE's soleniod in something heat resistant and sound deadening and see if that cures it.

 

Its your silinoid...I would say its normal.

 

Unplug the stock solenoid. I had the same thing and fixed it by unplugging the stock solenoid. Thats all it is. Unplug the damned thing and toss it (Or keep it if you plan on going back to stock lol). Exactly at 0psi is when it will click extremely quickly (Like a clock ticking but much faster) about 5 times or so. Just unplug it and you will be fine. It is annoying which is why I tossed it.

 

Trinababe, and all,

Does your service light stay on when you take the old solenid out. I had to put mine back in to get the service light to stay off. Maybe theres a fuse for the stock turbo line. Maybe that could be taken out. I have my new solenid mounded on the front side of the fender and I can really hear it all the way through boost.??

 

whew...this makes me feel better because I to have the greddy profec ebc and mine makes an initial tick once i start to hit boost then it starts clicking really fast as im at WOT...