Clicking sound in 2000 Corolla

Maintenance/Repairs
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I drove my car to the store today without any problems. When I started it back up again, I noticed a clicking sound. At first I thought that maybe I had turned on the turn signal or the emergency blinkers, but neither was on. I turned off the car and restarted it. The clicking restarted when I turned the car back on. I tried turning off my headlights, and the clicking got louder. I turned them back on and it got quieter.

At that point I decided to just drive home. The clicking stopped and restarted several times during my trip. I checked the oil, and it’s fine. Any ideas of what could be making the noise?

2

Does the rate of clicking vary with engine or vehicle speed?

3

No, it stays the same.

4

If you activate the turn signal while it’s clicking is the phantom click affected?
Does it sound just like the turn signal click?
If so you probably need a new “clicker” (not sure exactly what they call it).
Go to the dealer and buy a new one, they’re not expensive, then look under the dashboard for the old one.