Clicking noise when throttle pulled slightly

[JohnM]

Okay, so I remembered today I was suposed to be looking out for this.
Engine not running (not started), cutout in off, I can hear this too (after the pump had run and other clickity pops had finished).

I does sound like a microswitch click or relay operating, I can also hear what sounds like the throttle motor (but is it a true stepper motor?) as I wind open the throttle more.

This surprises me in as: 
 (1) my engine switch was in cut-off (I expected the whole PGM-FI to be disabled and certainly not up for operating the throttle)
 (2) there isn't a 'throttle off' switch shown (I expect the system uses TPS at zero) so is this the mechanical stop I can hear clicking ?

As I hadn't noted it before, I do think it is 'normal operation' and nothing to be done here.

Aside, I see the TPS is shown as a 4-wire element - is this the beyond zero to signal cruise off (I thought that was the GP sensor's job) ?

[antep81]

Originally Posted by neuttrino

Same here. DCT version.
It sounds exactly like micro switch somewhere from the engine. In my case this "clicking" sound appears on hot engine and with initial twist of the throttle from idle regardless of the speed, gear, cruise control status etc. For example cruising with 90 km/h and cruise control active once you turn the throttle just a bit the result is - "click" (without cruise control is the same). This sound can be heard also with close encounters of big potholes.   
Pretty annoying. 

I think it is important everyone who has it reports to his dealer and Honda in order they take this seriously and check whether this is an issue to be fixed. I was in France for a ride last weekend and with the  windshield in highest position it is really loud, a true clicking concert starts when riding on bumpy streets due to permanent slight throttle movements.

[antep81]

Just got a call from my honda dealer and good news. Honda is aware of the clicking noise and will solve the issue with a soon available software update for the AT and NT models. Details to follow.

[LongRanger]

Details?

[antep81]

unfortunately nothing yet

[neuttrino]

Any updates on the topic? I just got new soft installed (due to service bulletin for the possible engine stalling) and I hope the clicking issue is addressed with this update also. After the update no clicking is observed so far, but the weather is still cold and with me the issue was present only with high ambient temperature so i don't know.