Noise in wall when switch is turned off

[Scott R]

I replaced a switch and box that feeds a bathroom ceiling fan. Now there is a click in the wall 6 feet away when I turn the switch off. It doesn't happen everytime. What is causing this and how did it result from a simple switch replace?

 

[chris gray]

Is it an in-line fan?

 

[tlangdon12]

Why did you replace the switch & box?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Now there is a click in the wall 6 feet away when I turn the switch off

I would seek a local spark to investigate why there is a clicking from the wall.

 

[Squid]

Where are you located?

 

[Wilko]

Hi Scott and Welcome.
If you give some more information we might be able to help you. At the moment from what you've said it's not following the wiring and isn't repeating. Just saying this to get you to comment further .

 

[richy3333]

Perhaps you’ve upset a mouse with arthritis?

 

[Rpa07]

Welcome to the forum Scott. As the others have said, some more information and a photo or two with fill in the gaps.
A bathroom ceiling fan does not sound fun from the outset - an extractor fan on the other hand is more in keeping with the environment.
A picture paints a thousand words.

 

[Gary K]

IS THERE ANYBODY THERE?

 

[DPG]

IS THERE ANYBODY THERE?

Can anyone hear me? Is there a Scott in the room?

 

[Rpa07]

All I can hear is a click every couple of seconds!
He’s not coming back. I think it was the arthritic mouse that @richy3333 was talking about.