Hi, I just noticed that with my ignition on there is a rattling sound coming from the engine bay. I can't tell if it's there when the engine is running becuase the the engine is too loud. I only just noticed it and I am not sure how long it's been there as I don't think I have ever looked under the bonnet with the ignition on.
I thought is may be coming from the glow plug pre-heater but the noise stays on even once the dash board light turns off.
I then located the part that it's coming from (a component mounted to the drivers side of the actual engine). I confirmed it was this by disconecting an electrical plug and the noise stopped. However I don't know what it's called or what it does. I might ahve to take another look at it and describe it or post a photo.
Does anyone have any expereince with what I may be referring to? I will stop by my usual mechanic tomorrow but I'd like to go there with some knowledge.
btw, the hilux is the aug 09 release d4d auto sr5