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Hyundai Tucson - Hyundai Tuscon 1.6 T-GDi - engine 'ticking' noise - Rudlin

Hello All,

I've recently noticed audible 'ticking' noise coming from an engine compartment. It seems to be synchronised to engine revs, e.g.: when pulling off ticking frequency proportionally increases.

It's not that loud, I had only realised it's happening when my windows were down, perhaps it's nothing and I'm just overthinking things.

But if you could help me to confirm this - I'd be grateful. Short video below:

youtube.com/shorts/yBb4WAS6faY

Ticking is best heard around 13 second mark.

Thank you.

Hyundai Tucson - Hyundai Tuscon 1.6 T-GDi - engine 'ticking' noise - paul 1963

Sounds like the injectors tbh, my Vitara was a bit like that when cold.

Hyundai Tucson - Hyundai Tuscon 1.6 T-GDi - engine 'ticking' noise - elekie&a/c doctor
Most gdi/hpi high pressure fuel injection engines have noisy injectors . This ticking could also be the evaporation valve operation as part of the emission system.
Hyundai Tucson - Hyundai Tuscon 1.6 T-GDi - engine 'ticking' noise - Rudlin

Thanks both, I take it nothing's serious.