Mazda mx 5 engine ticking noise. In december 2011 mazda usa issued a technical service bulletin tsb 01 01011 for mazda mx 5 vehicles with 20 litre lf ve engines that were produced prior to 1 december 2007 and had vins lower than jm1nc146287in these vehicles there may be a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing vvt actuator when the engine was started this was caused by. The noise which was a kind of clickingcreaking sound was coming from the metal panel which is attached to the lowest part of the dash the apron at your knees and covers the steering column. If your mazda mx 5 is experiencing a whining noise its is often going to be caused by something in the engine compartment. About a week ago it started making a rattling noise when accelerating at low revs and i thought nothing of it it just sounded like the exhaust as loose or something.
Just so you know i know very little about engines. Hi guys sorry to start a thread but was wondering if someone could comment on a noise im not sure about. The likely cause of whining noise will be determined by when you hear the noise and under what conditions. Knocking noise coming from a mazda mx 5 18.
Jay tuningdoneright 13220 views. 2007 mazda miata mx 5 engine noise abbie ellis. Page 1 of 2 mk35 20 idle noise is this normal. Ive recently purchased a used mk35 20 mx 5 and ive noticed something that doesnt sound right to me.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mazda cx 5 based on all problems reported for the cx 5. Posted in mx 5 roadster forum. Mazda mx5 engine knocking noise. Knocking noise coming from a mazda mx 5 18.
Mx5 ticking engine noise duration. Mx5 ticking engine noise duration. Ticking noise from engine due to sticking valve lash adjusters on mazda mx 5 miata problem description a loud ticking noise hydraulic valve lifter noise may be heard from the top of the engine particularly when the engine is still cold. Mazda cx 5 owners have reported 3 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises under the engine and engine cooling category.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. I have a 1999 mazda mx5 which has done 75000 miles. Yesterday it got a lot worse and sounded like it was coming from the enginenbsp.