Hi, I've recently started hearing this clicking noise in my 2017 Fit near the back window and top brake light. I can't pinpoint the location. It happens while driving and stopped. Even after I turn the car off it continues for a while. Any ideas what this is?

 

Any chance your rear wiper is on, but not moving?

 

I thought of that and it's not on unfortunately. It's a metallic or glass sound, only happens after I've been driving for 20 minutes or so and then it's steady clicking. I'd take it to a mechanic but since it takes so long to get it started I was hoping someone on here had encountered it.

 

Any noise that continues after the engine shuts off is a bad thing. It could be a relay that's trying to engage but can't. Stuff like this can wear down a battery if left unchecked.

More detective work is needed. If the noise continues after the engine shuts off, get some audio with your phone. If it's coming from the brake light area, perhaps pop the hatch and see if you can get your phone closer to the noise from inside the vehicle. Once you capture the noise, you can attach a file here so we can get an idea. You can also play it back for a mechanic in case the noise doesn't occur while in the mechanic's care.

 

Both the rear defroster and hatch latch working OK? Is the hatch locking?

 

Hatch is locking, defrosting is ok. I'll try to get audio this afternoon. Thank you all!

 

Cant upload the video, as mp4 isnt an accepted file type.
Strange the sound didnt happen yesterday but started up again this afternoon.

 

mp4 is not a supported attachment. You can use an online converter to convert an mp4 file to mp3 and then attach it here.

 

There's some black weatherstripping between the headliner. If you pull that back some, you can peek between the headliner and roof. That's how I snaked my dash cam rear view camera that's mounted near the plastic cover for the car seat attachment. Maybe something's in there?

 

Metallic of Glass sound?
Hard to tell without being able to hear.
But my question is, does it sound "mechancial" or perfectly repeated?
Or is it somewhat random?

Wondering if it could be as simple as something loose, being affected by temperature. Spoiler, Glass....

If it happens after you turn your car off, I'd turn it off and then run to the back, and see if you can pinpoint more closely exactly where the sound is coming from.

 

I'll look at the weather stripping. I was thinking about temperature as well, since it only happens in the afternoon. Still trying to convert the video, should have time this weekend to concert and post it. Thanks for everyone's advice and suggestions.

 

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​​​​​took the panel off the hatch and I think this box is making the noise. Anyone know what it is? It's not connected to wires.

 

Ok, so thought it was the box under the paneling on the hatch door, but was able to replicate the sound by pressing on one of the plastic wire coverings under the paneling. I'm not sure how it makes the sound on it's own.

 

Good detective work, nicely done!

So the question remains, is the clicking mechanical or electrical in nature? Mechanical would be rubbing or friction of various components, whereas electrical would be a relay that doesn't shut off etc.

If your car is under warranty, I'd let Honda do the rest of the work. Let them know that you have a clicking sound that continues after the engine is shut off, and you've localized the sound to the location you describe. The sound file on your phone should be an added help as far as determining cause.

You can also go the route of inquiring to Honda corporate first. The only reason I recommend doing it this way: It's my understanding that individual dealers are not paid well for warranty work, so the tendency is to steer you away unless there is an imperative elsewhere, meaning corporate. It's not that difficult for a dealer to steer you away, but it's very difficult for Honda to steer you away from warranty work at a corporate level.

 

Unfortunately the warranty ended in February. Should I still take it in to the dealer or just look for a good mechanic?
Thanks for the help.

 

I think you've done the hard work of finding the area that's making the noise. I'd try to see if you could tape the section down or maybe put some insulation so it doesn't move around and see if that stops the noise.

 

Did your warranty expire for exceeding 36K miles? If you have a 2017, that's the only way you'd be out of warranty now. Even if you bought your 2017 in late 2016, your warranty would be good until late 2019 except for exceeding miles.

 

I'll try the stabilizing. I'll call the dealership but I'm pretty sure it was a 2 year warranty and i bought it in Feb 2017. You give me hope though!

 

Honda's typically have a 3yr/36k warranty, or whichever comes first.

 

Yup, you're still in warranty if under 36K. I don't know of any cars being sold today in the US that don't have at least a three-year warranty.