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2002 Volkswagen Bora Repair Question


Topics covered: Ticking, Engine, Oil pressure.
Mileage: 186,000 miles.

Asked on March 9, 2012

Ticking sounds from the engine

Hey,
i noticed recently that i m earing this ticking sounds from the engine,
i scaned for error codes and got the followings:
P0130
P1290
P0171

Avatar Asked by boaz733

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Replied on March 9, 2012

was the CEL on? was it on before the ticking started? when did it start ticking? all the time? engine cold/warm?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on March 10, 2012

p0130: O2 sensor code
p1290: Engine Coolant Temperature code
p0171: Fuel Trim code

These codes "might" not be related to the ticking.

Most common ticking sounds are:

- hydraulic lifters - due to low oil pressure
- chain tensioner (1.8T) - worn out or due to low oil pressure
- VR6 chain rattle - broken chain guides

You need to have a professional listen to your engine to make sure
that it is not something serious.

You can deal with the codes at a later time.

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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