ticking noise in 2001 land cruiser

I have a 2001 land cruiser that I am giving to my daughter, as I have just bought the 2006. The 2001 has a ticking noise that I can hear when I go slow and my window is down. Any thought as to what this noise may be?

I have a 2001 land cruiser that I am giving to my daughter, as I have just bought the 2006. The 2001 has a ticking noise that I can hear when I go slow and my window is down. Any thought as to what this noise may be?

My 2000 makes a ticking sound when I first start it. I read that the ABS or the traction control system (can't remember which one) does a self check. There is a VSC light that will stay on if there is a system problem. Scenario 1: The light is burned out and you don't know if there is a problem. Solution: Does it come on for a short while when the car is first turned on? Scenario 2: there is simply a rock or nail in your tire. Solution: Is the ticking speed dependant? Can you find the rock/nail? Scenario 3: There is a small stick stuck under the car hitting a wheel. Solution: Any unexplained mud on the vehicle when your daughter comes home? Just kidding. Hope this helped.

You more than likely have an exhaust leak...probably on the manifold. Tundras and LCs seem to be proned to this.

It's often said that the ticking noise is associated with big end bearings about to fail, i had the ticking, did the bearings, good job i did but still had the ticking, a few weeks later i adjusted the fuel flow screw on the back of the pump & hey presto no more ticking.

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