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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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So I've got a couple strange noises I'm concerned about. First I have a ticking noise coming from the passengers side, it sounds like it's comming from inside the dash somewhere. It only happens when I'm slowly accelerating (in traffic) it ticks until I get over 1200rpm then goes away. The other noise is a thumping that happens when I'm slowing (under 10mph) I can feel this slightly in the brake pedal. One other that isn't really an issue but just an anoyance is a ratteling comming from inside the drivers side A-pillar. Does anyone else have these noises or any idea how to fix these issues. Thanks in advance.
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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anyone? the first noise is really my only concern and it seems to be getting worse I also noticed it only seems to happen in either R N or D not in park got any ideas?
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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All these noises might be the CV joint. Check your CV boots for cracks/splits.

Are you still running on the originals? Mine was replaced 1 month ago and had the same ticking noise.
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How much is it gonna cost me including parts?
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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You might want to check out a half axle swap instead of just the boot. these seem to be popular nowadays (swapping out the whole half axle as the boot is attached.) Usually cheaper last I saw.

CV's SUCK to replace. I havent had the pleasure of doing my max yet though.
last time I paid to have them done - 5 years or so ago, it was $350 for both.
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyd2k2
So I've got a couple strange noises I'm concerned about. First I have a ticking noise coming from the passengers side, it sounds like it's comming from inside the dash somewhere. It only happens when I'm slowly accelerating (in traffic) it ticks until I get over 1200rpm then goes away. The other noise is a thumping that happens when I'm slowing (under 10mph) I can feel this slightly in the brake pedal. One other that isn't really an issue but just an anoyance is a ratteling comming from inside the drivers side A-pillar. Does anyone else have these noises or any idea how to fix these issues. Thanks in advance.
Ticking noise - it might be your blower motor. Try to turn AC off completely and see if it dissapears. Nissan even issued TSB on this for 2k year. It called for blower motor replacement and it didn't do jack in my case.

Thumping - check you front brakes, something is not right there.

The rattling was also subject to TSB in the past, for 2k model at least.
Old Oct 7, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Gonna have to get a lot more details for each noise if you want an accurate online diagnosis.
Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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If you feel anything in the brake pedal and also hear a coinsiding noise 9 times out of 10 its the brakes. Also if you feel something in your brake pedal its most likely the rotors.
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