LiveAndLet

I'm not sure if everyone has this noise, but whenever I turn my car's ignition to "on" I hear a clicking noise coming from the engine. What is that?

FireFighter2968

Is it a shaking noise or alot of clicking? If its alot of clicking, then it is a bunch of solenoids firing up and it is 100% normal.

LiveAndLet

Yea you're right it is a bunch of clicking, my parents were making a huge fuss about it and not believing me that it's completely normal cause I've heard other new cars have it. So why does the solenoids fire up for?

FireFighter2968

Its almost like a systems precheck for the engine and the rediculous amount of electronics involved in new cars..

LiveAndLet

Ok thanks, another question though, so all 08 Lancer's have that noise right?

FireFighter2968

Yessum

LiveAndLet

OK, they still don't believe me, sorry firefighter, so as a last ditch effort I've actually recorded the clicking noise, I have linked here three different recordings of the same clicking noise, I just recorded from different places. You might have to raise up your volume, and watch out for pop ups from that site. Could you please comment on these and tell me what you think? Also if anyone else has anything to say, go ahead. Thanks ALOT btw.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/331882124ec8d2/
http://www.zshare.net/audio/3318846b9f265b/
http://www.zshare.net/audio/33188518a84ba2/

I somehow doubt even this compelling evidence would still not sway my parents from thinking the car is in imminent danger.

EvoLoverForever

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it has to be either something with the ingnition system or the coil packs. all new cars have new electronics now days, so i dont think the mitsubishi dealer would release the car with it making bad noises.

FireFighter2968

Yes thats the solenoids...it is completly normal, and all our 08's do it....