Two noises I notice in quiet garage - buzz from HID's? Clicks from alarm?

SS 1LE · 01-19-2017, 06:50 PM

Hi fellas, two observations I notice when going to my car in a closed, quiet garage. Probably normal, just never heard noises like these on my other cars.

1- If it's dark enough for the lights to go on, I notice this high pitched buzzing sound. Stops as soon as the lights go off. Is this some sort of light timer, HID warm up noise? Or?

2- When I go to the car and unlock it from the fob I can hear like a click, click noise. Not the actual locks, something else. Seem to hear it too if I have hood open awhile and close it. But if I unlock and lock it multiple times in a row it doesn't do it. Something to do with the prox key, alarm related? Or?

Any input would be appreciated!

samsumon · 01-19-2017, 07:16 PM

I hear the buzz too.

GirlyNFG · 01-19-2017, 07:18 PM

The clicking could be a module self testing.

SS 1LE · 01-19-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by samsumon

I hear the buzz too.

Ok, good to hear. I think it's something to do with the HID's.

SS 1LE · 01-19-2017, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlyNFG

The clicking could be a module self testing.

I notice it only will "click, click" after I unlock it with the fob after it sits a little. If I try to do it multiple times right in a row it doesn't. Makes me think it's something alarm related turning off or something. I only hear it in my garage, can't notice it outside...

SSport16 · 01-19-2017, 08:24 PM

All HIDs buzz, mine do too.

O-Tag · 01-20-2017, 12:21 AM

The buzz is from the ballasts for the HIDs. I hear the clicking too, sounds like relays to me. Nothing to be worried about.

SS 1LE · 01-20-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by O-Tag

I hear the clicking too, sounds like relays to me. Nothing to be worried about.

Yeah, I figured it was relays or something. I think it's either related to the pros key, or alarm...seems to tie in there somehow.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-20-2017, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by O-Tag

The buzz is from the ballasts for the HIDs. I hear the clicking too, sounds like relays to me. Nothing to be worried about.

Want to hear a real funny sound? At least I think the 6th gens still do it...

Turn on your high beams in the garage, while the low beams are on.

2016SS · 01-20-2017, 07:37 AM

I get them to that is just the transformer waking up ready to rumble. Lol serious do get the sounds though...

oneredry · 01-20-2017, 07:41 AM

yep buzzing is the HID's. when I open my door I hear a clicking noise from the underneath rear of the vehicle. My guess is a module waking up.

O-Tag · 01-20-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Want to hear a real funny sound? At least I think the 6th gens still do it...

Turn on your high beams in the garage, while the low beams are on.

Are you talking about the "thunk" of the shutters on the projector beams? Mine does that. My truck does it too, but it doesn't seem as loud.

Ian SS · 01-20-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

I notice it only will "click, click" after I unlock it with the fob after it sits a little. If I try to do it multiple times right in a row it doesn't. Makes me think it's something alarm related turning off or something. I only hear it in my garage, can't notice it outside...

Fuel pump priming? Some cars do this when the key is turned but since these cars have proximity fobs it could be the pumps.

01-19-2017, 06:50 PM	#1
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Two noises I notice in quiet garage - buzz from HID's? Clicks from alarm? Hi fellas, two observations I notice when going to my car in a closed, quiet garage. Probably normal, just never heard noises like these on my other cars. 1- If it's dark enough for the lights to go on, I notice this high pitched buzzing sound. Stops as soon as the lights go off. Is this some sort of light timer, HID warm up noise? Or? 2- When I go to the car and unlock it from the fob I can hear like a click, click noise. Not the actual locks, something else. Seem to hear it too if I have hood open awhile and close it. But if I unlock and lock it multiple times in a row it doesn't do it. Something to do with the prox key, alarm related? Or? Any input would be appreciated! __________________

01-19-2017, 07:18 PM	#3
GirlyNFG Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 w/ NPP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 253	The clicking could be a module self testing. __________________ Whipple 2.9, Custom New Era Performance cam, E85, LT4 fuel system, Motec powered port injection, teeny tiny Nitrous Outlet system, Stainless Works LTs, Centerforce Triad, GForce 9" with strange pro case 3.50 gears. Carlyle 15" conversion 28"x10.5" MT ET Drag 28"x4.5" M&H fronts PB: 9.569 @ 151.05

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01-20-2017, 07:41 AM	#11
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	yep buzzing is the HID's. when I open my door I hear a clicking noise from the underneath rear of the vehicle. My guess is a module waking up. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

01-19-2017, 07:16 PM	#2
samsumon Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 1,351	I hear the buzz too.

01-20-2017, 12:21 AM	#7
O-Tag Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 50th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 149	The buzz is from the ballasts for the HIDs. I hear the clicking too, sounds like relays to me. Nothing to be worried about.

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