I'm getting a metal flapping noise when driving along side park cars or against walls for the driver side. it sound like it coming from under the car, what should i look for when i jak it up? also i can only hear the nosie if i drive along side something , if i do it in the parkign lot or a open road i can't hear it. any ideas would help.

 

nails in tires?

 

nah, what noise do blown struts and wheel bearings make?

 

wheel bearing is usually a consistent high pitch noice while driving.

 

is there a reason i only hear th enoise when i'm agianst soemthing and dont hear it at all if not?

 

maybe the sound is unable to be heard in the car but able to be heard while having something to reflect the sound like walls and cars.

 

Any know what would cause this type of noise in respect to this situation?

 

That's gonna be nearly impossible. You're gonna have to give more details and try to pinpoint where it's coming from better.

 

yea its an echo off of the conrcete barriers your driving next to...hopefully not a trans issue. When you jack the car up(if your on stands and not just a jack, and feel safe doing so) chock the back wheels, start the car and turn the wheel slowly side to side and listen. then free-run the car up to around 30 mph and see if you hear anything

 

what kinda of nosie does the tranny make when it going?, i dont seem to have any shifting problems. it is a auto btw

 

oh its an auto? im not sure as far as driving and coasting, under hard acceleration i think they'll shudder and maybe grind

 

i don't think it iis the tranny, the noise is liek a clanging or flapping. what type of noise do auto tranny make if they going?

 

why don't you record it and put it up here instead of guessing around.

 

calipers and rotors rubbing hugging each other cuz i had a similar problem.... found out my rotors were shot and calipers hugging em...

 

what type of noise were you getting, als was it happening for you when accelrating and worse when acclarating faster?

 

Exhaust leak?

 

Hey gotendbz1, I have a 00 Maxima with the same problem. You can ONLY hear the noise under ... 15mph with the same scenario driving on road side, or down a one lane street. The sound can be described as "clink" and for me it was coming from the passenger side.
The ONLY way to hear it is to turn off the radio and drive less then 15mph.

 

i could only hear it when drving under 20--25 mph...

 

but then again i have a loud exhuast and alot of mods..

 

what was the causes of your noise.?

 

could it be engine pinging?

Now i read that if you have engine pinging you can hear it if your windows are closed and radio is off, is this true?

If i have windows closed i can't hear the noise at all.

 

I had a similar issue which turned out to be the struts having worn down dramatically. Would only hear the sound while driving next to something (echo affect) and sounded like clanking typically in a situation causing the struts to contract.

Kruso

 

did your problem occur only under load or did you hear it when your cruising off the throtle?

 

i changed my flex pipe, the outer shield was rusted. that didn't solve the problem. NOw i notice that it seems to happen at around 1800-2200rpm. it like a cucking sound. what do bad struts sound liek? or could it be soemthing else.

 

Look to see if the strut leaking around the piston and perform the bounce test! If the front of the car doesn't settle after you release it change the struts!

 

I have the same problem with my 03 6 speed. I first noticed it after driving the car for about 4 months and only when it echoed back to me. I thought it was coming from the engine or exhaust. The dealer didn't find anything nor did my regular mechanic, so I just live with it. I did notice that it was not as loud after I changed to the right viscosity oil, I was using 20w50 when I lived in KS now I use what the manual recommends. I haven't noticed any other problems and the car still drives great.

 

I think you're not to sure whether it's suspension, engine, or etc.... While driving see if it is throttle related, or bump/rebound related, or brake related...please narrow it down then let us know.....thank you & good luck!

 

i can only hear it between 1800-2200 rpm and it doesnt matter it the road is smoth as sleek or if it is bumpy. also it only happens under load, it i get in neutral and rev to those rpm no noise.

 

my 2000 makes the same noise. from driving in a tunnel to something as small as a guardrail.... it doesnt always make the noise though. i have still yet to figure it out. everything is tight, my tranny seems to be shifting fine as well.

 

stilll havign the noise, i have narrow it down to the front driver side area, took it a shop and they couldn't find where it was comign from

it makes a rattle/clicking kinda sound. it usually happens after driving for liek 5-10 mins, happens during accel under load , usually i have to be next to something to really hear it. once i get above 25 i dont get the sound or i just cant hear it from all the wind noise.

any suggestion, i really wanna get this taken care of before the winter.

 

I do know when the engine is under load (ie: fast accelerate), the throttle in the intake manifold kicks in will make a click noise.

 

if that was the case wouldn't i hear it all the time, and not only when i'm driving agianst soemthign and the sound vibrates off of it? also if it is that is that normal or soemthign i need to look into.

 

I'd say, check your tires.

 

I hate noise issues. This could be anything from:
rocks in the tire treads
loose splash gaurds, heatsheilds
bad motor mount.- I say this because my chrysler had 2 bad mount mounts, and on acceleration the motor would twist enough to make th cv joint on the passenger side click.

To help locate the sound have someone ride with you and have them open the passenger door while you drive at slowly down a smooth road/ parking lot. Listen if its coming from the front or rear. Then do the same with them at the rear d/s door. It sounds crazy, but it'll help you generally locate the source.

DISCAIMER: Not responsible if your friend falls out and you run him over.

 

i try that out, i just wanna know what it is more than anything. i hate havign **** like this with the car and not knowing.

 

Heat shield rattling.....I have the same time thing, but havent had a chance to get under there and start tapping things. If anyone knows which shield it is, could you let me know? It would definitely save me some time. Thanks.