My car started making a ticking noise then a few miles la...
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Mike V.
270 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
270 days ago
Michelle
Mike V.
270 days ago
Hi Michelle, it's nice to meet you.
Can you start by checking the engine oil level?
I would like to make sure that's in good shape first because if it's low, it could cause the ticking sound and prevent it from running.
Let me know.
Customer
270 days ago
Give me a minute to get outside
Mike V.
270 days ago
Ok, I can wait, no hurry.
Customer
270 days ago
Ok I forgot yes the oil an water levels are fine
Mike V.
270 days ago
Ok, I think then what you are going to need to do is check the car for possible codes. You will need to rent or borrow a code reader to do this. It will have codes stored even if it's not running. Unless you can tell where the tapping sound is coming from. It's possible it needs some new spark plugs, but I would suggest looking at the codes first if you can.
Customer
270 days ago
Ok I can try that an then log back in later an let you know or whoever is handling this, thanks.I’m scared to try to crank again after it misfires or backfires not wanted to cause any isauesyIssues
Mike V.
270 days ago
You're welcome, just post here with your results. I will get it. It might be a simple set of spark plugs
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