Clicking sounds and battery voltage drop (1 Viewer)

[austoy97]

Hi all. Not sure if these two issues Im having are related or not.
Firstly, my battery was not charging yesterday, then it started to again. Brand new battery and alternator around 3 months ago. Belts all see to be okay and good tension.

Secondly there is a clicking sound periodically coming from behind the passenger air vent near the radio. Seems to get worse when the A/C or fan is on. Sometimes it sounds like a relay ticking other times not.

Would really appreciate some advice,
Cheers

 

[CharlesHS]

Since I cannot locate your vehicle information; could you provide your vehicle information (year, engine, voltage type) so the members can more easily respond to your problem.

Thanks…

 

[austoy97]

Since I cannot locate your vehicle information; could you provide your vehicle information (year, engine, voltage type) so the members can more easily respond to your problem.

Thanks…

Sorry mate, its a 1997 1hz, with a single 4wd battery

 

[CharlesHS]

Since I am fairly sure there is not much difference in the charging circuits between your ‘97 1HZ and my ‘93 PZ; I would start with the simple things such as loose, partially broken wires or dirty connections starting at the alternator and moving thru the wiring to the fuse box.

 

[Sundowner]

Definitely check your connections and grounds, first and foremost; that's a super-common cause for starting and charging issues. Pull 'em, clean 'em, rough-talk 'em and see where you get.

Noise behind the radio: maybe a loose blend door?