is this normal?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by amsjsj, Feb 18, 2004.

  1. amsjsj

    amsjsj Guest

    I have a an 96 accord lx non vtec, automatic. When I put my key in the car
    and tap on the brakes theres a clicking sound in where the shifter is at.
    Why is this? Or is it normal?
     
    amsjsj, Feb 18, 2004
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    Sean D Guest

    You're hearing the shift release. That is the mechanism that prevent you
    from shifting out of park without having the break pedal pressed. I've
    heard that sounds on older accords before. As far as being normal though,
    I'm not sure. Did you just buy the car and are wondering about the sound or
    did it just sounds making it?
     
    Sean D, Feb 19, 2004
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    amsjsj Guest

    no i had it for awhile i also put a different gear shifter on it. But i
    noticed it for awhile but wasnt sure if its normal. Like i said i tap the
    brake pedal and sounds like somewthings hitting that stick but you sound
    right.
     
    amsjsj, Feb 19, 2004
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    David Reid Guest

    A lot of cars do that. As stated, it's the shift release. Don't worry
    about it.
     
    David Reid, Feb 19, 2004
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    Randolph Guest

    It is actually a solenoid, not a relay.
     
    Randolph, Feb 19, 2004
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    amsjsj Guest

    thanks guys for the help.
     
    amsjsj, Feb 19, 2004
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    electricked Guest

    Yeah, it's normal. I have the same sound on my 98 accord. It's a relay that
    switches on and off depending if you're holding the pedal up or down and
    works in the way the previous poster described. You can even open it up and
    see exactly where the relay is (relay is an elecromagnetic switch). Kind of
    like a transistor but it uses different principles to switch on/off.

    --Viktor
     
    electricked, Feb 19, 2004
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    electricked Guest

    Same thing.

    --Viktor
     
    electricked, Feb 19, 2004
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    Dave Dodson Guest

    No, Viktor, they are not the same thing. A switch can be either mechanical
    (relay) or purely electrical (as some transistors are) but a solenoid (by
    definition) must incorporate both an electrical and a mechanical component
    (such as the actuating mechanism on an auto starter). I agree that both
    perform the same basic function and that the difference is really rather
    picayune but there is a difference.

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Feb 19, 2004
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    electricked Guest

    Yes, Dave. I agree. I meant it in terms of practical use they are the same.
    They both do the same thing. Of course their mechanisms are a little
    different but that's not important for this discussion. The reason I
    mentioned relay is because most people know more about relays than they do
    about solenoids.

    --Viktor
     
    electricked, Feb 19, 2004
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    Dave Dodson Guest

    From your other posts, Viktor, I was fairly certain that was what you meant
    but I thought I would get a kinder, gentler disagreement put in before
    certain others here attacked with vigor! (Hehe, if you get my meaning). I am
    sure that more are familiar with relays than solenoids (or at least they
    think they are) because they use the term relay and solenoid interchangable
    rather than correctly but you are correct in the fact that the technical
    correct term should take second place to the function as that is what is
    important. Keep up the good work.

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Feb 20, 2004
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    electricked Guest

    I've been around, I know the risks, trust me ;)
    interchangable

    I agree. In order for people to relate, you have to mention the more used
    term and I'd think more people know/think they know what a relay is compared
    to a solenoid. I'm sure you understand.
    Right. Technical advice is good for people who want to learn or might have
    tech background. If someone wants to get a quick-fix I don't give them all
    the tech-talk unless they specifically ask for it. I agree with you though.
    This newsgroup is about learning and tech-talk is preferable. Glad you
    pointed that out. Keep the information flowing. That's why we're here
    afterall!

    --Viktor
     
    electricked, Feb 21, 2004
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