2013 engine "click click whir" (engine not running) - Page 12

Kabigon · 12-05-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by able2358

Going to call dealer and see if it is possible to reflash the computer with an older version of the software. Anyone know if this is possible.

In theory yes, but a dealer can't do it.

HatsuneMiku · 12-05-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by able2358

Took my wifes car to a different dealer,
Two techs and service advisor were baffled.
They reflashed the computer i belevieve it was 12b35b upgrade.
Makes same noise they said not to worry but agreed it wasn't normal.
Read some more on another site and this update was for those complaining about the car rolling backwards on hill starts.People are opting to not have this update just for this reason. Going to call dealer and see if it is possible to reflash the computer with an older version of the software. Anyone know if this is possible.

Keep us updated if you found a solution.

able2358 · 12-05-2012, 07:36 PM

Will do.

flingwing1969 · 12-05-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rzero0101

I have the same issue and I don't feel whatever this noise is should be considered normal. I plan to take mine in sometime in the next couple weeks so the dealer can take a look. I found the following on another site.

"More than likely the noise you are hearing is the shift fork actuator motors resetting in the transmission. Unlocking the door starts this process. When the shifter is placed in park and the engine shut off, the computer places the transmission in gear and releases both clutches. When the door is unlocked the computer begins resetting the shift fork motors and clutch motors in preparation for engine start. This is directly from Ford:

2013 Focus vehicles equipped with the Powershift DPS6 transmission may
experience a clicking noise from the transmission after the doors are unlocked and prior to the engine starting for up to 3 minutes. The noise is the transmission shift motors waking up and preparing for startup. Attempts to eliminate the noise should not be made."

They they change these parts in 2013 - I've never heard anything like this on my 2012 SEL 6-speed DCT. Also, why does it repeat for three minutes? It would seem that when the shift forks are reset and the clutch motors are too, they should be quite done,eh?

able2358 · 12-05-2012, 07:46 PM

I am not sure why keeps resetting but the one tech told me it takes 3minutes or so for the computer to shut down. We came to the conclussion that the only reason it stops making the noise is because the computer powers down.

Fourder · 12-05-2012, 08:37 PM

An example of the issue posted on YouTube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkbGjGX3dyM

Kabigon · 12-05-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by able2358

I am not sure why keeps resetting but the one tech told me it takes 3minutes or so for the computer to shut down. We came to the conclussion that the only reason it stops making the noise is because the computer powers down.

This is true.

Those of you that have an OBD scan tool can confirm it.
When you open the door, you can read data (for example, engine coolant temp.) from the PCM for a couple of minutes and then the PCM will go to sleep.

Defender · 12-06-2012, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by able2358

Took my wifes car to a different dealer,
Two techs and service advisor were baffled.
They reflashed the computer i belevieve it was 12b35b upgrade.
Makes same noise they said not to worry but agreed it wasn't normal.
Read some more on another site and this update was for those complaining about the car rolling backwards on hill starts.People are opting to not have this update just for this reason. Going to call dealer and see if it is possible to reflash the computer with an older version of the software. Anyone know if this is possible.

Buddy, I promise you the dealer has no freakin idea what they are talking about. My dealer spent all of about 10 minutes looking on their system for the noise I described and one Salesman even said his was doing the same thing and that it was normal.

This is directly from Ford:

2013 Focus vehicles equipped with the Powershift DPS6 transmission may experience a clicking noise from the transmission after the doors are unlocked and prior to the engine starting for up to 3 minutes. The noise is the transmission shift motors waking up and preparing for startup. Attempts to eliminate the noise should not be made."

I personally don't like it anymore than anyone else here does, but Ford says it's normal and there hasn't been a recall yet so I don't see where the problem is, YET.

Peace, Defender