Q: Loud clicking noise under dash sounds electrical. I just replaced cluster and it seems to be coming from somewhere else.

asked by on March 05, 2017

this sound is loud enough that i cant drive without radio on or the click click click would drive me nuts

My car has 102000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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The clicking sound in the dashboard could be the hazard flasher energizing when the lights are not on. Also, there could be a sticking blend door motor that is skipping the gears and causing a loud clicking noise. If you need further assistance with the clicking noise in the dashboard, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.

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