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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [goindimon]
by rcpax
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Jan 19, 2007 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: goindimon (Jan 19, 2007 10:59 am)
Wouldn't that be the relays going on-off? I do have that too. And I don't think it's a defect. My GF's CR-V has that too. When I park after a long drive and engine is really hot, I can hear soft clicking sound from the engine bay too (after engine is shut off). I think these are but normal for modern cars and SUVs.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by suv4betsy
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Jan 20, 2007 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 17, 2007 8:30 pm)
I'm not expert, but haven't seen suggestion here to check the oil, mileage sounds close to first change. I don't know rec oil change for break in or type or if that matters or use of synthetic. My 3.2L Isuzu uses 1qt every 700/1000 miles from day 1, haven't burned the engine up but keep a close eye on it. Also need to define or discern the old low octane ping it is a very distinctive sound under load up hills that nearly all cars made when unleaded gas was introduced..my Isuzu again retains this classic sound louder when gas formula changes from winter to summer, the sound only occurs under load - not while cruising at constant speed. Has Mitsu made this engine for awhile or is it new design too?
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [rcpax]
by madmachine
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Jan 20, 2007 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Jan 19, 2007 5:17 pm)
This noise is constent never stops until I hit 38 miles per hour. And this is not my first modern car. I have never had a vehicle sound like this.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [suv4betsy]
by madmachine
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Jan 20, 2007 (1:03 pm)
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Replying to: suv4betsy (Jan 20, 2007 11:48 am)
Noise started not even a week after I got it. About 210 miles on the thing it slowly got louder. Now it's everyday after about 15 minutes of driving. And about gas ping that is more a tin kinda sound. The sound I hear is harder and accures even if im going down hill. No load. My 2002 Ranger had gas ping. This is not gas ping.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by suv4betsy
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Jan 20, 2007 (5:05 pm)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 20, 2007 1:03 pm)
Agree with other postings here.. I know it can be frustrating if not normal, should be able to get tech or someone to ride with you to listen in, if it's not normal they need to at least recognize that even if no one knows what the problem is or where. I don't think my next suggesting applies to your case, but if it is something out of tune with the engine computer program you might be able to reset things buy disconnecting the battery for awhile and reconnect. Hope you find some help in this, if not satisfied with the dealership take to another one if possible. Keep us posted.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [rcpax]
by goindimon
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Jan 22, 2007 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Jan 19, 2007 5:17 pm)
After bringing the car to the dealership, they mechanic said that the clicking was a relay for the fan and that the loud click every so often was normal. I hope that it subsides as the car breaks in. Currently have only 250 miles on it.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [goindimon]
by rcpax
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Jan 22, 2007 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: goindimon (Jan 22, 2007 6:11 pm)
I thought so. Good it was not the engine. As for the relays, I doubt the clicking noise will subside, because they are electromagnetic switches, they are expected to make a clicking sound during normal operation.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [rcpax]
by dodo2
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Jan 22, 2007 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: rcpax (Jan 22, 2007 6:21 pm)
I second this. If the noise is coming from a relay, it will never go away. I have the same clicking noise on my 05 Mazda3 from day one and there is noting wrong with it.
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [madmachine]
by dodo2
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Jan 24, 2007 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: madmachine (Jan 20, 2007 1:00 pm)
MADMACHINE:
Any updates on the engine noise? Still there?
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Re: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Noise [rcpax]
by kellenbence
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Jan 29, 2007 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: rcpax (Jan 22, 2007 6:21 pm)
I just purchased an 07' outlander. That clicking is usually the relay, usually when the fan defrost is on. I havent tested but if you change to a different fan without defrost symbols it should go away. My jeep libert always did that while in the defrost mode. I'll test tonight...It is relay that click fan on.(type of clutch assembly). shouldn't need to worry
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