I hear the Cold start engine rattle that is listed as a TSB. when I called Nissan today I was told that my VIN isnt within the range of those cars affected. WTF anyone else in this situation? Suggestions?

 

Same situation here..... I'm up for suggestions too.

 

most likely its the exhaust manifold heat shield. i got the same noise and know another 02-3 max that had the same noise go away after they changed it.

 

i jus don't got the time to get it fixed right now.

 

I had my car up at the dealership 3 times before they just now (monday) told me they would fix it. Before I was told that I was imagining things, but this time I told them I wasnt taking my car back until they fixed it. To my suprise, they called me and told me they found the problem and ordered the part. Its a hastle, but keep bugging them about it.

 

Did you leave it overnight each time??

It's getting colder - so I'm HOPING it'll show-up more frequently before my warranty is up.

Thanks for the post. As far as I can tell -- you're one of the FIRST to have this done under warranty.

gr

 

Yes, they had it overnight each time. This last time, they had it for 3 days. Anyway, the warranty covering this is under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty.

 

Yikes -- don't know HOW you tolerated that?!

Surprised that the valveTrain is covered under the powertrain warranty? Whatever works - sounds good to me.

Thanks for the info.

gr

 

Well, I borrowed a car, so it was no big deal for me.