Random mechanical clicking noise

[Jeepmarkjl]

Hi, I've noticed a random mechanical clicking noise. Almost sounds like a dial being turned - 1 or 5 clicks at a time. No pattern to when it shows up or condition. First time was at night during a rain storm. Next time was driving thru the parking garage. Happens on smooth road and bumpy road - not related to vibration. Time gaps between it doing this - can be a week, a few days to a month. Totally random. Noise seems to come from the left side of the driver side. Anyone else?

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[Jeepmarkjl]

Here's a video of it.

 

[blessidsoul12]

Whew dang. The reason there aren't any replies here likely is because this issue has been beaten to death. No sound from the vid for some reason. But likely a familiar sound that many of us have dealt with, I predict?

Check the cotter pin torque on the ball joints.

 

[Jeepmarkjl]

Whew dang. The reason there aren't any replies here likely is because this issue has been beaten to death. No sound from the vid for some reason. But likely a familiar sound that many of us have dealt with, I predict?

Check the cotter pin torque on the ball joints.

I thought the ball joint issue happens when you are turning. This noise has happened while sitting at a stop light. But I’ll take it to a dealer and ask about the ball joint.

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