Need help - strange problem
#1
Need help - strange problem
Hi experts
I've got 2000 SE no mods.
I've got a strange problem since a cople days ago.
Here it is: Right after I stop the engine I can hear strange squeaking noise coming from under the hood for about 5 to 7 seconds. I had this car for almost 2 years by now and had never heared anything like this. I set an appointment and went to my dealer's service center and ( you can guess it ) was told that it's normal and this is some valve working... When I told them I never heard that kind of a noise befor - answer was - "You just never paid attention to it...". Stupid.
So my question is do you guys have that kind of a noise ( doubt it ) or you may have some kind of a idea what it could be?
Please help, I don't even know if it's safe to drive this car anymore.
I've got 2000 SE no mods.
I've got a strange problem since a cople days ago.
Here it is: Right after I stop the engine I can hear strange squeaking noise coming from under the hood for about 5 to 7 seconds. I had this car for almost 2 years by now and had never heared anything like this. I set an appointment and went to my dealer's service center and ( you can guess it ) was told that it's normal and this is some valve working... When I told them I never heard that kind of a noise befor - answer was - "You just never paid attention to it...". Stupid.
So my question is do you guys have that kind of a noise ( doubt it ) or you may have some kind of a idea what it could be?
Please help, I don't even know if it's safe to drive this car anymore.
#2
Re: Need help - strange problem
Originally posted by Yogik
Hi experts
I've got 2000 SE no mods.
I've got a strange problem since a cople days ago.
Here it is: Right after I stop the engine I can hear strange squeaking noise coming from under the hood for about 5 to 7 seconds. I had this car for almost 2 years by now and had never heared anything like this. I set an appointment and went to my dealer's service center and ( you can guess it ) was told that it's normal and this is some valve working... When I told them I never heard that kind of a noise befor - answer was - "You just never paid attention to it...". Stupid.
So my question is do you guys have that kind of a noise ( doubt it ) or you may have some kind of a idea what it could be?
Please help, I don't even know if it's safe to drive this car anymore.
Hi experts
I've got 2000 SE no mods.
I've got a strange problem since a cople days ago.
Here it is: Right after I stop the engine I can hear strange squeaking noise coming from under the hood for about 5 to 7 seconds. I had this car for almost 2 years by now and had never heared anything like this. I set an appointment and went to my dealer's service center and ( you can guess it ) was told that it's normal and this is some valve working... When I told them I never heard that kind of a noise befor - answer was - "You just never paid attention to it...". Stupid.
So my question is do you guys have that kind of a noise ( doubt it ) or you may have some kind of a idea what it could be?
Please help, I don't even know if it's safe to drive this car anymore.
l8tr -- SS
#3
squeaking noise
Generally speaking noises like that are due to either a belt slipping or a pulley bearing going. A competent mechanic can diagnose this with a mechanic's stethascope (similar to a doctor's except it allows them to hear much more localized sound and at a greatly diminished volume). Does the sound get worse with the AC on? Does the pitch change with the speed of the engine? These might all help to localize the problem.
#5
misread
Originally posted by Yogik
Guys pay attentions to what I'm saying -5-7 SECOND OF SQUEAKING AFTER I STOP ENGINE. INGINE IS NOT RUNNING!!! They listened to it and said it's normal. I know it's not. I've never had it. Any ideas?
Guys pay attentions to what I'm saying -5-7 SECOND OF SQUEAKING AFTER I STOP ENGINE. INGINE IS NOT RUNNING!!! They listened to it and said it's normal. I know it's not. I've never had it. Any ideas?
#7
Everything is off. I start engine. I stop engine and remove the key from the lock. 7 seconds of squeaking coming from the engine, sonds like a valve of some opens and release the pressure , then again and again... Ups-Ups..Ups-Ups.. 2 times a second or so. And electric fan os off.
#9
another attempt
Originally posted by Yogik
Everything is off. I start engine. I stop engine and remove the key from the lock. 7 seconds of squeaking coming from the engine, sonds like a valve of some opens and release the pressure , then again and again... Ups-Ups..Ups-Ups.. 2 times a second or so. And electric fan os off.
Everything is off. I start engine. I stop engine and remove the key from the lock. 7 seconds of squeaking coming from the engine, sonds like a valve of some opens and release the pressure , then again and again... Ups-Ups..Ups-Ups.. 2 times a second or so. And electric fan os off.
You didn't specifically say if the cooling fan was definitely off. I believe they are electric and not driven by the motor directly. That might be the bearing you are looking for.
But it sounds like you need to call the service manager and ask them to show you where on the car the noise is made from (since they say this is normal they should be able to explain/show where it comes from). Hope this helps.
#10
Originally posted by Tanmann9
I get the same thing, but i've had it for a while. It seems normal, like stuff is winding down or valves are closing. Got 31K miles, doing ok so far.
I get the same thing, but i've had it for a while. It seems normal, like stuff is winding down or valves are closing. Got 31K miles, doing ok so far.
#11
Originally posted by Yogik
Is it loud? You have it for 7 seconds after you stop the engine?
Is it loud? You have it for 7 seconds after you stop the engine?
#12
Originally posted by Tanmann9
Loud enough so I can hear it after I exit the car. I've lingered a few times to see what the noise is and it goes for 5-10 seconds after I've turned off the engine and got out of the car (another few seconds). When I first noticed it, I opened the hood and cut the engine, then looked in the engine bay. I didn't see anything moving, but heard the sounds clearly. Some whirring, some clicking, some creaking.
Loud enough so I can hear it after I exit the car. I've lingered a few times to see what the noise is and it goes for 5-10 seconds after I've turned off the engine and got out of the car (another few seconds). When I first noticed it, I opened the hood and cut the engine, then looked in the engine bay. I didn't see anything moving, but heard the sounds clearly. Some whirring, some clicking, some creaking.
#13
Originally posted by Yogik
Thank you Tanmann9. At least now I know I'm not alone. I'm going to try to get it fixed.
Thank you Tanmann9. At least now I know I'm not alone. I'm going to try to get it fixed.
#14
Originally posted by Tanmann9
Honestly I don't think it can be fixed. It seems pretty normal to me that mechanical parts will continue to move until they come to a stand still (inertia or something). Like I said, I've had my Maxima for 2.5 years with 31K miles and no signs of problems even with the sounds from the engine.
Honestly I don't think it can be fixed. It seems pretty normal to me that mechanical parts will continue to move until they come to a stand still (inertia or something). Like I said, I've had my Maxima for 2.5 years with 31K miles and no signs of problems even with the sounds from the engine.
#16
Originally posted by Yogik
Guys pay attentions to what I'm saying -5-7 SECOND OF SQUEAKING AFTER I STOP ENGINE. INGINE IS NOT RUNNING!!! They listened to it and said it's normal. I know it's not. I've never had it. Any ideas?
Guys pay attentions to what I'm saying -5-7 SECOND OF SQUEAKING AFTER I STOP ENGINE. INGINE IS NOT RUNNING!!! They listened to it and said it's normal. I know it's not. I've never had it. Any ideas?
#18
Maybe a rat or squirrel living under the hood? j/k.
Seriously, I would take it to a REAL mechanic and let him listen to it and make a diagnosis. If its still under warranty take it to the dealer and tell them whatever the mechanic tells you.
Seriously, I would take it to a REAL mechanic and let him listen to it and make a diagnosis. If its still under warranty take it to the dealer and tell them whatever the mechanic tells you.
#19
Re: Need help - strange problem
Originally posted by Yogik
Hi experts
I've got 2000 SE no mods.
I've got a strange problem since a cople days ago.
Here it is: Right after I stop the engine I can hear strange squeaking noise coming from under the hood for about 5 to 7 seconds. I had this car for almost 2 years by now and had never heared anything like this. I set an appointment and went to my dealer's service center and ( you can guess it ) was told that it's normal and this is some valve working... When I told them I never heard that kind of a noise befor - answer was - "You just never paid attention to it...". Stupid.
So my question is do you guys have that kind of a noise ( doubt it ) or you may have some kind of a idea what it could be?
Please help, I don't even know if it's safe to drive this car anymore.
Hi experts
I've got 2000 SE no mods.
I've got a strange problem since a cople days ago.
Here it is: Right after I stop the engine I can hear strange squeaking noise coming from under the hood for about 5 to 7 seconds. I had this car for almost 2 years by now and had never heared anything like this. I set an appointment and went to my dealer's service center and ( you can guess it ) was told that it's normal and this is some valve working... When I told them I never heard that kind of a noise befor - answer was - "You just never paid attention to it...". Stupid.
So my question is do you guys have that kind of a noise ( doubt it ) or you may have some kind of a idea what it could be?
Please help, I don't even know if it's safe to drive this car anymore.
#20
Re: Re: Need help - strange problem
Originally posted by wdave
Amazing how few respondants actually read your whole post. I'll bet it's related to the evaporative emissions package (maybe the mechanic said "evap purge valve"?). It is sort of normal although I haven't heard it on my 2k yet. Possibly cleaning out the charcoal cannister would help.
Amazing how few respondants actually read your whole post. I'll bet it's related to the evaporative emissions package (maybe the mechanic said "evap purge valve"?). It is sort of normal although I haven't heard it on my 2k yet. Possibly cleaning out the charcoal cannister would help.
Strange..
#21
Originally posted by Yogik
Anyone else has this problem? Please let me know, I'm trying to collect information before I go to my dealer again.
Anyone else has this problem? Please let me know, I'm trying to collect information before I go to my dealer again.
#22
Ok, here it is. I went to another dealership today and found real PRO tech guy there. The reason for this noise is ( are ) electric motor mount(s). This dealer orderd them and as soon as they come dealer will install them.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
#23
This sounds like the same exact noise I was experiencing. After shutting off the engine, I would hear a winding noise underneath the hood. I took the car to my Nissan service center and they identified the problem to be the elecronic motor mounts. I had the car serviced (replace motor mounts) and never heard the noise again. This was covered under the warranty.
2001 Icelandic Pearl Maxima SE
IceMaxSE
2001 Icelandic Pearl Maxima SE
IceMaxSE
#24
Originally posted by Yogik
Ok, here it is. I went to another dealership today and found real PRO tech guy there. The reason for this noise is ( are ) electric motor mount(s). This dealer orderd them and as soon as they come dealer will install them.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
Ok, here it is. I went to another dealership today and found real PRO tech guy there. The reason for this noise is ( are ) electric motor mount(s). This dealer orderd them and as soon as they come dealer will install them.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
about the reprogram, did they do this for you for free and was there something specific that you told them that got them to do it? I know for some of these hidden recalls and service bulletins you have to ask for a specific fix in order for them to offer to do it for you. the thing I noticed in my car is that depending on how fast you press down on the accelorator, the transmission will shift differently. I thought this was intentional but maybe it is something that can be improved.
#25
Originally posted by bcookin
this is great. now I have a place to point to about the noise.
about the reprogram, did they do this for you for free and was there something specific that you told them that got them to do it? I know for some of these hidden recalls and service bulletins you have to ask for a specific fix in order for them to offer to do it for you. the thing I noticed in my car is that depending on how fast you press down on the accelorator, the transmission will shift differently. I thought this was intentional but maybe it is something that can be improved.
this is great. now I have a place to point to about the noise.
about the reprogram, did they do this for you for free and was there something specific that you told them that got them to do it? I know for some of these hidden recalls and service bulletins you have to ask for a specific fix in order for them to offer to do it for you. the thing I noticed in my car is that depending on how fast you press down on the accelorator, the transmission will shift differently. I thought this was intentional but maybe it is something that can be improved.
#26
Here's a TSB that might cover your problem from the NHSTA site. Maybe someone can post a copy.
Make: NISSAN Model: MAXIMA Year: 2000
Service Bulletin Number: NTB01010 Bulletin Sequence Number: 187 Date of Bulletin: 02/01
NHTSA Item Number: SB618795
Component: ENGINE
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF. *TT
Make: NISSAN Model: MAXIMA Year: 2000
Service Bulletin Number: NTB01010 Bulletin Sequence Number: 187 Date of Bulletin: 02/01
NHTSA Item Number: SB618795
Component: ENGINE
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF. *TT
#27
I stand corrected
Originally posted by Yogik
Ok, here it is. I went to another dealership today and found real PRO tech guy there. The reason for this noise is ( are ) electric motor mount(s). This dealer orderd them and as soon as they come dealer will install them.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
Ok, here it is. I went to another dealership today and found real PRO tech guy there. The reason for this noise is ( are ) electric motor mount(s). This dealer orderd them and as soon as they come dealer will install them.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
#28
Originally posted by Yogik
Ok, here it is. I went to another dealership today and found real PRO tech guy there. The reason for this noise is ( are ) electric motor mount(s). This dealer orderd them and as soon as they come dealer will install them.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
Ok, here it is. I went to another dealership today and found real PRO tech guy there. The reason for this noise is ( are ) electric motor mount(s). This dealer orderd them and as soon as they come dealer will install them.
Another thing that has been done - reprogramming of the computer. I've got to tell you - now it's a different car. Faster acceleration, more powerfull and ideling noise dissapeared , I'd recommend it to all 2000 owners.
#29
Originally posted by 00Semaxi
I told you that was what was wrong with it. I had that done to both me 2k maximas. glad to hear your prob is fixed
I told you that was what was wrong with it. I had that done to both me 2k maximas. glad to hear your prob is fixed
#30
Re: I stand corrected
Originally posted by Tanmann9
Great that you found a way to fix the problem. Were the motor mounts bad or failing or something? When I checked with a local dealer, he said the 2K Maxima doesn't have electric motor mounts.
Great that you found a way to fix the problem. Were the motor mounts bad or failing or something? When I checked with a local dealer, he said the 2K Maxima doesn't have electric motor mounts.
Tanmann9 I'd got to your dealer again or found another one, it is a problem that needs to be fixed .
Thanks 00Semaxi for advise, it really helped.
#33
Re: Re: I stand corrected
Originally posted by Yogik
I don't think this dealer would lie to me, This sounds like a known problem and tech I spoke with had no doubt what is is right after he checked the noise. Btw I had a call today from this dealer and my part ( electric motor mounts they are) just came so they will be replaced Monday.
Tanmann9 I'd got to your dealer again or found another one, it is a problem that needs to be fixed .
Thanks 00Semaxi for advise, it really helped.
I don't think this dealer would lie to me, This sounds like a known problem and tech I spoke with had no doubt what is is right after he checked the noise. Btw I had a call today from this dealer and my part ( electric motor mounts they are) just came so they will be replaced Monday.
Tanmann9 I'd got to your dealer again or found another one, it is a problem that needs to be fixed .
Thanks 00Semaxi for advise, it really helped.
#34
Re: Re: Re: I stand corrected
Originally posted by Tanmann9
I'm sure they weren't lying to you, I'm just wondering what is wrong with the mounts if they make the whirring noise. Does that mean they're about to go bad or that they're already bad?
I'm sure they weren't lying to you, I'm just wondering what is wrong with the mounts if they make the whirring noise. Does that mean they're about to go bad or that they're already bad?
Let's make sure we are talking about the same noise
You can listen to it here
It goes - key to "ON" position (noise) - start engine - stop engine (noise)
#35
Re: Re: Re: Re: I stand corrected
Originally posted by Yogik
I don't know I think they got bad already, or one of them. There is tsb about it I think, look in previous posts in this topic.
Let's make sure we are talking about the same noise
You can listen to it here
It goes - key to "ON" position (noise) - start engine - stop engine (noise)
I don't know I think they got bad already, or one of them. There is tsb about it I think, look in previous posts in this topic.
Let's make sure we are talking about the same noise
You can listen to it here
It goes - key to "ON" position (noise) - start engine - stop engine (noise)
BTW, the TSB doesn't have much information in it. I checked the NTSA website and it has no more information than what was posted here.
#36
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I stand corrected
Originally posted by Tanmann9
Yikes that sounds horrible! Mine isn't doing the same thing then. It makes some gas-release noise and a clickity-click noise for maybe 3 seconds after I turn off the engine. Glad you found the fix!
BTW, the TSB doesn't have much information in it. I checked the NTSA website and it has no more information than what was posted here.
Yikes that sounds horrible! Mine isn't doing the same thing then. It makes some gas-release noise and a clickity-click noise for maybe 3 seconds after I turn off the engine. Glad you found the fix!
BTW, the TSB doesn't have much information in it. I checked the NTSA website and it has no more information than what was posted here.
#37
Take it to another dealer, if they this dealer said no problem then
try calling Nissan Headquarter. I have a different problem with my 2000 Max and the dealer where I bought my car said it got no problem after I brought it to their dealer. Finally I brought it to another dealer and they fix it.
try calling Nissan Headquarter. I have a different problem with my 2000 Max and the dealer where I bought my car said it got no problem after I brought it to their dealer. Finally I brought it to another dealer and they fix it.
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