2010 SAN 230 - PCM 409 ticking diagnosis

[Davist86]

Hello,

We've recently purchased a used 2010 SAN 230 and during the demo there was some clicking from the engine. I was assured by the in house mechanic that the noise was normal. Can someone with a PCM 409 confirm? Is this sound normal?

https://youtu.be/rVVJxqWgAWQ

Thanks!

Davis

[ffmedic74]

Not sure of a diagnosis, but can assure you that mine does not make that sound.

[Evening Shade]

I don't notice a ticking sound with my ZR450, but I definitely can hear a ticking from my truck engine which is a 5.3L GMC. I also could hear it very clearly from my previous truck which was a 6.0L Chevrolet. It seems more noticeable before the engine warms up.

You can also get a very noticeable ticking sound if a spark plug wire gets partially pulled off of its coil pack, but the engine will have a miss if this is the case. This has happened twice with my 2014 GMC Sierra. Its a common problem with this year truck and GM issued a service bulletin about it. I don't know if it applies at all to PCM engines or not, but these are all LS based GM engines.

[scottb7]

My buddy had a 230,,,,not normal...

[Davist86]

Thanks for input guys! The engine was still cold when we were doing the demo. Any other opinions would be great,

I will be taking it in to my local Nautique dealer to give it a look over when i receive it next weekend.

[behindpropellers]

Thanks for input guys! The engine was still cold when we were doing the demo. Any other opinions would be great,

I will be taking it in to my local Nautique dealer to give it a look over when i receive it next weekend.

Curious if you ever found out what the problem was with this?

Tim