KgB_83

Hey Guys,

I've got a 98 EL Fairmont and i have a sorta clicking noise comming from somewear on my front left hand side (i thing its from the front) It only occurs when im accelerating, and as soon as i let go it stops. When i got the window down and i pass cars i can also hear it quite well.

Does anyone know what it might be?

Thanks..

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shamus

What fuel are you using? It might be pinging a bit from unleaded fuel (Use PremiumUnleaded).

Regards
Shane

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6pAc|30nG|00n

nah since it is an el the ecu would retard timing a bit if there was a knock. I would say time for an oil change and maybe use something a bit thinner, also give the engine a good flush too.

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Aussiblue

I suspect it is the CANP (Cannister Purge Solonoid) or Purge Control VSV which is inside the front of the left hand wheel arch below the carbon cannister. It should be suspended in mid air by the hoses from the carbon cannister but if it moves so it is contacting the body work or chassis you will hear it in the cabin as it opens and close s on acceleration.

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KgB_83

Nah i really doubt its anything to do with the type of petrol, beacause i ONLY use 98ron high octane petrol and nothing less.
In regards to oil, doubt it also as its just had a service less than 3000kms.
Possibly it could be the CANP, though i havn't got the slightest idea of what it is.
How do i make it stop if it is that??

Cheers,
Rob

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Aussiblue

Just move it so it is again suspended in mid air by the hoses and no longer touching the bodywork. It a silver coloured valve with two wires and two small hoses plugged into it and you will find it just in front of the left front wheel hidden in the cavity just ahead of the wheel arch. I say the odds are about 90:1 it's the CANP.

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Aussiblue

PS to test if it's the CANP just unplug it from the wiring harness and go for test drive. Occasionally faulty ones get extra noisy even when not making contact with the bodywork;if this proves to be the case just replace it. They are not expensive.

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6pAc|30nG|00n

has anyone got a pic im real bad at finding stuff if i dont have a picture.

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94 ED Fairmont Auto.
Pacemaker Extractors, 2.5" Mandrel Exhaust, Hi-Flow Cat, Stright Through Muff, Broadband Intake Manifold, EEC V, Wood Grain Trim.
Thermo Conversion, AU XR8 Intake Snorkel, 10mm Spiral Core Leads, Shift Kit, Mock Dev5a Cam, King Low Springs.
17" ROH Shadow Chrome RT's, K&N Air Filter, LSD Conversion w/ 3.7 Gears.
Proudest Addition: Socks the Brindle Staffy Girl.

KgB_83

Cheers Guys, appriciate your help,

I'll give it a go tomorrow and let ya know how i go.

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TIKFD6

I tend to agree with Aussiblue, i had the same thinjg happen, took it out, had a fiddle with it, put it back in, the noise was gone and hasnt been back