Quote Originally Posted by Shine Runner View Post
D/F is connected to T/M batt, will switch it over to cranking batt, this one has the US2, seems the ticking sound happens at the same time the D/F goes nuts and the A/P doesn't seem to work at that time either because it seems to "jump" like it is looking for the bearing it was on? Thanks.

Also will disconnect the D/F connection and check for dirt or anything and reconnect.
The ticking sound is normal, but if the TM is interfering with the finder, it may be trying to change settings to find the bottom, resulting in a change in the pattern of the ticking and an increase in volume.