I think my relay switch is too noisy, what can be done about it?

Third thread on the same subject.
I bet you are fun to know!

Third thread on the same subject.
I bet you are fun to know!

Ahh but if you ask the same question often enough eventually someone will give you the answer you want

Yup, 3 rd thread regarding the MAF sensor, but it is NOT the same question, this time I have asked something different, about the same part

So, are you going to help a swer my question, yay or nay ??

Its fixable, its a pain in the ass though. You need to diagnose what relay it is (there are several, more on a newer more high tech car), then reseat the relay and replace the sound dampening material.

Thanks! Will that erase the sound if I do that?
Why do you think I can hear it now, but not before?

Here's a revelation for you...
Relays that don't click are BROKEN.

Well hee is a revelation for you

I ttoldyu it wasnt clicking previouslyy

Thanks! Will that erase the sound if I do that?

Why do you think I can hear it now, but not before?


Cheers

It was, you just didn't notice.

Hm, its possible something has knocked the relay and its made the sound more audible. They do get faulty which could be making the clicking more frequent/loudly than it should be but again this is a pain to diagnose.

Realisticly if there are no electrical errors on VAGCOM (your mechanic should be able to check this) the only way to diagnose it is pull the part of your dash containing the relays out (normally on the drivers side next to the door) identify the relay locations then identify by ear which one it is, then replace it (you may aswell if your there) and surround it in sound dampening foam.

It wasn't, I would have noticed it. trust me .



I thought the relays were under the bonnet with the fuses, I thought it was as easy as changing a fuse?
the clicking sound is heard from under the glove box so it is under the bonnet, so surely it has nothing to do with the dashboard?


I hear the click when

1. wipers operate on 1st setting.
2. turning key in ignition ( only hear it one click before turning engine on )
3. turning headlights on or high beams ( can't be heard switching parking lights or dipped lights on )
4. pressing the demister button.
5. back wiper

so are they all on the same relay?

please input

thanks

(oh, and how much do switch relays cost approximately?