#BAD TIMING CHAIN SYMPTOMS FOR FREE#
#BAD TIMING CHAIN SYMPTOMS CODE#

This happens because there is a pause of the air-to-fuel balance inside the combustion chamber of those cylinders. A non-working timing belt can trigger the light or it may cause other problems that will trigger the light.Ī misfire occurs when cylinders in an engine do not fire properly.

#BAD TIMING CHAIN SYMPTOMS CODE#

A mechanic will be able to tell you what that code means. It will display a number that corresponds to the problem that is present. Whenever there is a problem with your engine, the check engine light should illuminate. However, when a timing belt is about to come off. If you hear something rattling, it almost always means that something has come loose inside the engine. Strange noises coming from your engine are almost always a sign of trouble. The Engine Rattles as You Warm Up the Car There are a few things that will signal a faulty timing chain. You will not be able to drive your car without a timing chain. Timing chains last longer than timing belts and most high-end automobiles have switched back to chains. Timing chains were around first, they were replaced by timing belts for a while. Those pulleys have tensioning mechanisms in place. The timing belt travels through a set of pulleys. while timing belts are found outside of the engine. Timing chains are located inside the engine and get their lubrication from the engine’s oil. Timing belts and timing change have the same function, but they are located in different parts of the car. What is the difference between a timing belt and a timing chain The timing chain runs every time you drive.

This is one of many reasons to change your oil regularly. I will keep a close eye/ear on it, though.In order to function properly, the chain must receive lubrication from oils in the engine.

I can think of any number of 'oops' moments that might happen, creating a new problem where there was no problem before. Frankly, until I hear something that resembles what I heard on the videos, I am not keen on getting some kid wrenching on any part of my motor. I think they are just looking for some work.

#BAD TIMING CHAIN SYMPTOMS FOR FREE#

He acted like he was doing me a favor by 'approving' to have this work done for free because he can 'barely' hear the noise, but come on, surely Yamaha is reimbursing them for the work or it would NOT be free. The fact that the tech did not ride it, rev it up, just pulled the clutch in and out while in neutral, makes me suspect. There is some transmission noise (marbles, and just what I would consider a *normal* amount of valve train noise in that area. No tapping or chain slapping noise - at any rev or load. My transmission/clutch definitely makes some noise when the clutch is released and it's in neutral, but that's it. It's not a tap but more of a bang, and it's not at the high frequency I've heard of 'tapping' on user videos.Īfter listening to the sound on multiple videos (thank you everyone for posting those!), that is NOT the sound my bike is making. It's irregular, but happens about 2x per second or so, *somewhat* matching engine revs but again, irregular. There is also a weird feeling at mid-RPM cruising, mostly noticeable at lower speeds, like the drive chain or wheel bearings are binding, but neither of those are the culprit as far as I can tell (wheels are solid, drive chain is OK). Just transmission noise when the clutch is let out. That's all the tech did at the shop and said 'yeah, it's borderline, i THINK we can do this recall work' and scheduled an appointment today at noon to replace it.Īfter reading all the stories of Yamaha CCT replacement fails, I'm not sure I DO have a problem with CCT and not sure I want them touching it, so as not to create a problem with the replacement part - which have been known to also be crap. Like, small marbles getting flung around. But, isn't that just transmission noise? It's not terrible, but, it does make a bit of noise. When my bike is in neutral, the difference between clutch in and out is noticeable.

Bad timing chain symptoms