toby23 15 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 What could be the cause of the clicking noise, similar to a misfiring spark plug, that I am hearing when the engine is running. It actually fades out as the engine RPM increases, so I guess it's intentional but what is it? I am flying in Realistic mode and have carried out a service and inspection but to no avail. Thanks, Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snave 466 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Have you read the manual? Normal Procedures 4.4.3 Fuel Pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toby23 15 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 If the clicking is the fuel pump, then that's news to me. It didn't happen before and yes, I was switching it on at the right time. I thought it had more of a hum than a click? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snave 466 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 How many hours you got in Rotax engined Katanas? We also had quite a topic about the noise of the pump which is a very LOUD buzz-cum-hum in the real thing. If it isn't that, then without system specs it's very hard to know whether it's a sim, product or generic sound card issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidA 6 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I also have the same issue. Its not the electric fuel pump as it occurs when the pump is off David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snave 466 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I also have the same issue. Its not the electric fuel pump as it occurs when the pump is off David ...without system specs it's very hard to know whether it's a sim, product or generic sound card issue? ...without system specs it's very hard to know whether it's a sim, product or generic sound card issue? I wrote it twice as you obviously missed it the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toby23 15 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 After checking the sound folder and it could be SOUND_SWITCH_FUEL_PUMP.wav getting stuck in a loop. As David mentioned, it happens with the fuel pump off, so perhaps that's something for you guys to investigate for the next patch? It's not a hardware issue if a sound from the sound folder is being played in a loop. Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidA 6 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Selecting parked as an initial state when the aircraft has first loaded up has fixed the issue for me. Suggest you try it. Also it might be sound effects that come with some scenery eg orbx. All the best David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toby23 15 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Thanks David, that works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidA 6 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Just happened on it by fluke. Where were you trying to fly from??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toby23 15 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 The noise isn't part of any scenery, it's associated with the Katana. Have a look in the sound folder and see which noise you think it might be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snave 466 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 After checking the sound folder and it could be SOUND_SWITCH_FUEL_PUMP.wav getting stuck in a loop. As David mentioned, it happens with the fuel pump off, so perhaps that's something for you guys to investigate for the next patch? It's not a hardware issue if a sound from the sound folder is being played in a loop. Toby Yes, it is, if it happens with your hardware and not others. But as there appears to be a total absence of focus on supplying information for a troubleshoot, I really don't think anyone cares... Still, least there is a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolP 24 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Are you guys running Creative soundcards, X-Fi maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelFelde 527 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 If the engine is cooling down, there is some kind of clicking sound. Could this be the sound you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolP 24 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Did you change something in 1.02 and 1.03, Marcel? I don't get any click noises on low rpm since updating, I only had that with 1.0 + beta patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelFelde 527 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Did you change something in 1.02 and 1.03, Marcel? I don't get any click noises on low rpm since updating, I only had that with 1.0 + beta patch. No changes from my side, but I am happy if it ok for you now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolP 24 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Surprising, but, as you've correctly pointed out, if it works it's fine. Thanks for your answer. I'm still searching that hidden new feature by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolP 24 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Now the funny thing is that I've tested some weather settings yesterday, so I've accessed the menus a lot while the Katana was parked. Later, I got the click sound at low rpm again. It isn't related to any switch setting and I also couldn't read abnormal temps. But on the normal startup and flying, the 1.02 and 1.03 release don't show it, no matter what. 1.0 + beta patch had the issue there. I don't think that this post is of any help though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDNR-Cruiser 319 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sounds like the engine sound in idle mode is not looped correctly... - I also hear the soft klicking when the Katana engine (version 1.03) is running idle, no matter whether the fuel pump is on or off. It really sounds as if the end- or starting point of the soundclip is not a Zero value. My sound hardware is a Realtek chipset... - nothing exciting nor ultra-fast but otherwise very reliable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasma 3 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Same problem here, only at idle, regardless of fuel pump etc. Sounds like a sound loop bug, the loop is 2 seconds long with a click inbetween repeats. I have SB X-Fi. No idea if I had this before 1.03, I just put the patch on and thought I would give the aircraft a dusting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango4 0 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Same here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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