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#1148932 01/07/05 02:02 AM
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My 98 CVST recently developed a "clicking" noise near the glove box. It sounds like a switch being turned on and off. Any ideas?

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do you have keeyless entrey because the control unit is there.


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All SVT's have keyless entry, and the control unit is (as stated_ behind the glove box. There is a small relay, but the only NOTICEABLE clicking that you should hear when using the key fob would be the trunk release buttonm or locks.

Try this. Lock your doors. try locking them once more.. you will find that instead of the familiar whirrr of the motors, you will hear nothing, and then a small (FAINT) click at the end of where the whirr would normally be. If THAT is the click and same place, then you are either inadvertently operating the key fob, or you have a problem with the controller working on its own.


(Second thought.... is your truck "magically" open any time? that would explain it, otherwise maybe your locks. try unlocking your car whenever you hear the clicking, and see if your car locks when you hear the click the next time.

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Ray,

You have cute little girl. My wife is due in 5 weeks with our 3rd child, so we share your excitement.

You hit bullseye with the clicking problem. After locking the doors, either with the fob or pushing the button on the door, the clicking starts. I do get the motor whirr.

When I unlock the doors,the clicking stops.

Guess I have to replace the relay? If so, any tips?

Thanks,
Dan

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My power locks have been dead ever since i got the car, does anybody know what the relay looks like and exactly where it is? a mechanic said that is the probalem to the guy i got the car from and everything else has been replaced. anyone know where to get besides the dealership? I think this is the problem, and my remots has randomly stopped the panic function from working too.


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