Strange Rattle - Help pinpointing
08-23-2006, 05:55 PM
#1
Strange Rattle - Help pinpointing
Alright, so I have this strange rattle. It seems to be coming from right below my feet., maybe more towards the middle of the car...
It only happens at low speeds, like under 10-15mph and through bumps or dips. Again only at very low speeds. During regular driving and hitting bumps of 20+mph nothing, not a sound. Does not matter if I'm in gear or not, if clutch is pressed or not...
Recently the exhaust towards the back of the car came lose one one point and one of the brackets was broken which was fixed and all looks solid. Now I also changed the Flex Pipe because the old one was all frailed. I wonder if the Flex Pipe could be the source of it., any other ideas???
Than you all...
It only happens at low speeds, like under 10-15mph and through bumps or dips. Again only at very low speeds. During regular driving and hitting bumps of 20+mph nothing, not a sound. Does not matter if I'm in gear or not, if clutch is pressed or not...
Recently the exhaust towards the back of the car came lose one one point and one of the brackets was broken which was fixed and all looks solid. Now I also changed the Flex Pipe because the old one was all frailed. I wonder if the Flex Pipe could be the source of it., any other ideas???
Than you all...
08-24-2006, 03:22 AM
#5
I have the same problem too... I was told its the Heat shield! Never got a chance to take it to a shop and get it taken care of!
I know it happens mostly after a cold start. I almost forget about it later in the day... but I hate the ringing sound cuz its embarassing... you know having a nice clean car and all.. then this weird sound... Gotta get it done soooon!
I know it happens mostly after a cold start. I almost forget about it later in the day... but I hate the ringing sound cuz its embarassing... you know having a nice clean car and all.. then this weird sound... Gotta get it done soooon!
08-24-2006, 10:21 AM
#6
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I have an odd sound also. But mine depends on my engine RPM. I hear it around 1800-2100 rpm then its gone. Sounds like something is loose, but it started after my last oil change, which I did myself. So maybe something it rubbing that I didnt realize.
08-24-2006, 10:37 AM
#7
Originally Posted by 97Se5spd
I have an odd sound also. But mine depends on my engine RPM. I hear it around 1800-2100 rpm then its gone. Sounds like something is loose, but it started after my last oil change, which I did myself. So maybe something it rubbing that I didnt realize.
08-24-2006, 10:41 AM
#8
i super highly doubt it's the heatshield because when i put my car in neutral or park, and rev the engine to that specific annoying RPM range, there's no sound cominbg out. PLus i have one of the heat shields removed on my car...
08-24-2006, 11:48 AM
#9
Frisco.,
Why do you ask if it's manual or auto? Would an Auto or Manual make different noises... I have a Manual., does not matter what gear I am on... At low speeds going through bumps I here the rattle underneath... Sounds like something is loose., but all looks nice and tight.
Arrrghhh...
I don't remember when it started, I think it was after I replaced the Flex Pipe.
Why do you ask if it's manual or auto? Would an Auto or Manual make different noises... I have a Manual., does not matter what gear I am on... At low speeds going through bumps I here the rattle underneath... Sounds like something is loose., but all looks nice and tight.
Arrrghhh...
I don't remember when it started, I think it was after I replaced the Flex Pipe.
08-27-2006, 02:37 PM
#10
Originally Posted by rmd0311
Frisco.,
Why do you ask if it's manual or auto? Would an Auto or Manual make different noises... I have a Manual., does not matter what gear I am on... At low speeds going through bumps I here the rattle underneath... Sounds like something is loose., but all looks nice and tight.
Arrrghhh...
I don't remember when it started, I think it was after I replaced the Flex Pipe.
Why do you ask if it's manual or auto? Would an Auto or Manual make different noises... I have a Manual., does not matter what gear I am on... At low speeds going through bumps I here the rattle underneath... Sounds like something is loose., but all looks nice and tight.
Arrrghhh...
I don't remember when it started, I think it was after I replaced the Flex Pipe.
08-27-2006, 02:42 PM
#11
FOR THOSE WHO GET KNOCKING/RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS!!!
This is caused by bad front swaybar links!!! I diagnosed my car today and found out that that's the problem. I rocked the front of the car to duplicate the problem, and the knocking was noticeable. Then, i held the swivel points on the sway bar links while my friend rocked the front of the car, and there was no sound. Swaybar links need to be changed.
This is caused by bad front swaybar links!!! I diagnosed my car today and found out that that's the problem. I rocked the front of the car to duplicate the problem, and the knocking was noticeable. Then, i held the swivel points on the sway bar links while my friend rocked the front of the car, and there was no sound. Swaybar links need to be changed.
08-27-2006, 02:55 PM
#12
So you rocked the front of the car and the sound was audible from the outside... I though the Maxima did not have sway bars???? Is this a do it yourself project?
I had a similar problem with my old 01 Pathfinder and the culprit was the RSB links. This was a DIY that I did with a friend.
Woahh- Had not noticed... Just passed the 100 post mark.
I had a similar problem with my old 01 Pathfinder and the culprit was the RSB links. This was a DIY that I did with a friend.
Woahh- Had not noticed... Just passed the 100 post mark.
08-27-2006, 03:00 PM
#13
Originally Posted by rmd0311
So you rocked the front of the car and the sound was audible from the outside... I though the Maxima did not have sway bars???? Is this a do it yourself project?
Woahh- Had not noticed... Just passed the 100 post mark.
Woahh- Had not noticed... Just passed the 100 post mark.
08-27-2006, 03:14 PM
#14
Wao., but worn out after 50k miles... Oh well., I will check them and post back, is their a way to visually determine if they are in fact worn and if in fact are bad. Where do I get them? Dealer?
08-27-2006, 03:21 PM
#15
Originally Posted by rmd0311
Wao., but worn out after 50k miles... Oh well., I will check them and post back, is their a way to visually determine if they are in fact worn and if in fact are bad. Where do I get them? Dealer?
08-31-2006, 07:27 PM
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if it's a rattle try checking the welds on the exhaust... the one in the rear rusted out a little while ago and was loose... so everytime I hit a bump it'd make noise.. but that's probably not it...
if you can shake your car wheels on a lift or the front end on the ground and can reproduce a sound then it's prob what was already said....
if you can't reproduce any sounds try checking your CV joints... if it clicks or clanks on turns then the outer end is bad... if it rattle like someone is knocking on your floorboard the inner one may be bad..
if you can shake your car wheels on a lift or the front end on the ground and can reproduce a sound then it's prob what was already said....
if you can't reproduce any sounds try checking your CV joints... if it clicks or clanks on turns then the outer end is bad... if it rattle like someone is knocking on your floorboard the inner one may be bad..
09-03-2006, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by FriscoMaxima
Maxima HAS the front sway bar , but not the rear one. And the front swaybar links, if worn out, make an aweful lotta noise.
Actually 5th gen Maxima do have a sway bar on the back. It's inside the rear beam. If you look underneath, there's a bar in there. The aftermarket rear sway bars is basically an added on sway bar... Basically the solid beam, Sentras, G20s, and I30/35 all have this type of rear suspension.
As some extra info. If you have your wheel cranked, and hit the brakes or a bump or just turning, and hear loud creaking sound, it's from the wheel stops on the knuckle bottom on the control arm. There should be a plastic cap for the little bar and I think only Maxima's with Factory 17" wheels had them. Put some grease on the tips and it'll fix it for a little while.
09-06-2006, 08:58 AM
#21
FYI... CAR is at dealer for an UNRELATED thing. (Changing Drive Belts) and they pinpointed the freaking rattle to be the Front Sway Bar Links.
The offered to changed at the tune of $200, so I laughed. Because I'm still in powertrain warranty, they agreed to do it for price of parts. Since the car was already there. ($47 dollars for each link). I know they can be found cheaper, but it was already there... So WTH...
Links, they are some NOISY BASTARDS.
The offered to changed at the tune of $200, so I laughed. Because I'm still in powertrain warranty, they agreed to do it for price of parts. Since the car was already there. ($47 dollars for each link). I know they can be found cheaper, but it was already there... So WTH...
Links, they are some NOISY BASTARDS.
09-06-2006, 09:29 AM
#22
Originally Posted by rmd0311
FYI... CAR is at dealer for an UNRELATED thing. (Changing Drive Belts) and they pinpointed the freaking rattle to be the Front Sway Bar Links.
The offered to changed at the tune of $200, so I laughed. Because I'm still in powertrain warranty, they agreed to do it for price of parts. Since the car was already there. ($47 dollars for each link). I know they can be found cheaper, but it was already there... So WTH...
Links, they are some NOISY BASTARDS.
The offered to changed at the tune of $200, so I laughed. Because I'm still in powertrain warranty, they agreed to do it for price of parts. Since the car was already there. ($47 dollars for each link). I know they can be found cheaper, but it was already there... So WTH...
Links, they are some NOISY BASTARDS.
Originally Posted by FriscoMaxima
FOR THOSE WHO GET KNOCKING/RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS!!!
This is caused by bad front swaybar links!!! I diagnosed my car today and found out that that's the problem. I rocked the front of the car to duplicate the problem, and the knocking was noticeable. Then, i held the swivel points on the sway bar links while my friend rocked the front of the car, and there was no sound. Swaybar links need to be changed.
This is caused by bad front swaybar links!!! I diagnosed my car today and found out that that's the problem. I rocked the front of the car to duplicate the problem, and the knocking was noticeable. Then, i held the swivel points on the sway bar links while my friend rocked the front of the car, and there was no sound. Swaybar links need to be changed.
09-06-2006, 11:09 AM
#24
Originally Posted by rmd0311
NO NO NO... The car was just at the dealer for another unrelated service. I figured I'd have them look. I was merely reasserting that you were CORRECT. 
09-07-2006, 01:16 PM
#26
Originally Posted by armysoldier
now I went on Autozone to look for what you guys were talking about.... can someone tell me if a kit like this will work or would it be the bushings?
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=78&ptset=A
no later than tommorow...
09-07-2006, 01:34 PM
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yeah if you could let me know the part no. it would be greatly helpful... that way I can fix this before I have to make my trip next fri.
I found this site with these parts: sway bar link kit or just the sway bar link
I don't know though... I'd prob rather get it from autozone seeing as they get the part shipped to them or can grab it from a local supply rather quickly.
Also i was looking in my haynes repair book trying to find the sway bar link replacement and all i could find out was it being called a stabilizer bar... if anyone has replaced this before could you please offer a tutorial... I have the tools and equipment at my post auto craft center, I just don't have the know how to replace it. pictures would be a plus too... thx!
I found this site with these parts: sway bar link kit or just the sway bar link
I don't know though... I'd prob rather get it from autozone seeing as they get the part shipped to them or can grab it from a local supply rather quickly.
Also i was looking in my haynes repair book trying to find the sway bar link replacement and all i could find out was it being called a stabilizer bar... if anyone has replaced this before could you please offer a tutorial... I have the tools and equipment at my post auto craft center, I just don't have the know how to replace it. pictures would be a plus too... thx!
09-07-2006, 06:06 PM
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ok so he replaced both sway bar links... left and right...
Hmm I think I am going to go fix that first before opening that CV joint that i got... also I think I am going to replace the bushing also... just because it couldn't hurt.
Next question.... does anyone know if it's hard to replace these? by looking at my Haynes book, they don't seem too bad but it's hard to judge by these pictures....
http://catalog.nissanpartswholesale.com/
Hmm I think I am going to go fix that first before opening that CV joint that i got... also I think I am going to replace the bushing also... just because it couldn't hurt.
Next question.... does anyone know if it's hard to replace these? by looking at my Haynes book, they don't seem too bad but it's hard to judge by these pictures....
http://catalog.nissanpartswholesale.com/
09-10-2006, 12:56 PM
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people, please lift up your front wheels and check to see if it will wobble as you push pull on the wheels. My two Max's (2002 and 2000) both have loose hub nuts. These could be your problem too. Before trying to tighten, look at the back of the nut and see if it is right up to the cotter pin. If it is, I am quite sure that yours is also loose. After tightening, there should be about 3-4 threads visible between the end of the nut and the pin. I torque mine to about 100 ft-lbs.
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