P1000 Noise when key off/out

[elarson6772]

Got back to my cottage after a week and upon walking in the garage I heard my 1000-6 making a repetitive “clicking” sound even though the machine is off and key out. I have no accessories that function with key off amd it sounds like its coming from the center of the machine down by the front steering area.

I've attempted to attach a video without success due to file type. If I disconnect the battery it immediately stops. I also noticed after being in the garage a bit that it comes and goes, changes sound level, and speed of the “clicking”.

Hoping for ideas as I don't really want to rent a trailer to haul it 90 minutes to the nearest dealer.

 

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[TxDoc]

It may be a solenoid, but you are unable to listen and find the source?

I've heard starter motors do that when they weren't getting enough current to start, but I'm not sure with the key out.
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[elarson6772]

It may be a solenoid, but you are unable to listen and find the source?

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Haven't identified it yet. Hoping to move it outside during the day tomorrow for better light.

Why would a selonid be functioning if there there isn't power? Or is it possible that something down there has power all the time?

 

[ODAMO]

You say you have no accessories that operate with key off. What accessories have you added?

 

[elarson6772]

You say you have no accessories that operate with key off. What accessories have you added?

Only Honda accessories that all function from the Honda fuse panel and have no power with key off.

 

[Remington]

Got back to my cottage after a week and upon walking in the garage I heard my 1000-6 making a repetitive “clicking” sound even though the machine is off and key out. I have no accessories that function with key off amd it sounds like its coming from the center of the machine down by the front steering area.

I've attempted to attach a video without success due to file type. If I disconnect the battery it immediately stops. I also noticed after being in the garage a bit that it comes and goes, changes sound level, and speed of the “clicking”.

Hoping for ideas as I don't really want to rent a trailer to haul it 90 minutes to the nearest dealer.

You need to upload a video of this noise. Hard to diagnose a noise without hearing it.

 

[elarson6772]

You need to upload a video of this noise. Hard to diagnose a noise without hearing it.

Any idea what format it has to be in? It won't except the format an iPhone takes video in so Ill have to convert it.

 

[JayPo]

Any idea what format it has to be in? It won't except the format an iPhone takes video in so Ill have to convert it.

You need to upload it to YouTube and then post a link to the video

 

[elarson6772]

You need to upload it to YouTube and then post a link to the video

 

[Remington]

You need to upload it to YouTube and then post a link to the video

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[Scrappapotamus]

I would definitely disconnect the battery and send your video to your dealer's service department and hope they're attentive with your issue. If not, I would find another dealer who's as concerned as I would be.

 

[ODAMO]

Next time it’s making the noise try and turn the steering wheel a little each way to see if the noise changes or stops. Also if something is getting power there would be some heat created, if you have an infra red thermometer maybe point it around to help find the culprit.

 

[Remington]

Sounds like a spark nock or a relay intermittently getting power.
I would start with process of elimination.
I would have the hood off to start and see if u can pinpoint it. Then take the positive off the battery to eliminate things. Also any accessories one by one. The process sucks but its the best way.

 

[Remington]

If I disconnect the battery it immediately stops.

Sorry didnt compute this at first.
So if thats the case its something electrical.
Disconnect each accessory one by one while it does it just in case.
May also be the starter armature engaging and Disengaging. Again process of elimination you will have to disconnect power to it at the starter to see if anything changes.

 

[elarson6772]

Sounds like a spark nock or a relay intermittently getting power.
I would start with process of elimination.
I would have the hood off to start and see if u can pinpoint it. Then take the positive off the battery to eliminate things. Also any accessories one by one. The process sucks but its the best way.

Its definitely electrical and it stops immediately when the battery is disconnected.

 

[ODAMO]

Holy crap, that’s not “clicking” that sounds like an air hammer. As @Scrappapotamus said I would disconnect battery until you solve it.
Does it stop when you start the machine ?

 

[Remington]

Its definitely electrical and it stops immediately when the battery is disconnected.

Right, but your cutting off the whole system doing that not one by one post#14. Let the tedious work begin.

 

[elarson6772]

Holy crap, that’s not “clicking” that sounds like an air hammer. As @Scrappapotamus said I would disconnect battery until you solve it.
Does it stop when you start the machine ?

I can't tell if it stops when I start it or you just cannot hear it. The video makes it sound much louder than it really is.

 

[elarson6772]

Right, but your cutting off the whole system doing that not one by one post#14. Let the tedious work begin.

All accessories run thru the Honda fuse box I added. I killed the power to it and no change. Also disconnected the winch power just for giggles. Sounds like its in the area of the electric power steering unit.

 

[Remington]

Sounds like its in the area of the electric power steering unit.

Disconnect the power to it ✅