Faint Whine at slow speeds

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04-13-2017, 06:24 PM

Blackwolfrun1

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Faint Whine at slow speeds

Hey All-

I have a 2017 SV (5,000 miles) and at slow speeds (20-30 mph) with windows up, I hear a very faint whine noise. If I shift to neutral, the whine does not change when the rpms go down. It tells me the noise isn't engine related. I don't hear anything at faster speeds as the road noise drowns it out. I don't know if the noise is from the CVT or if it's normal.

Thoughts? Anyone else experiencing this?

04-14-2017, 08:42 AM

catchme

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Electirc power steering pump... Ill bet the frequency changes when you turn the wheel?

04-14-2017, 02:21 PM

Blackwolfrun1

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Unfortunately the frequency doesn't change when I turn the wheel.

07-19-2017, 02:44 PM

MrDillons

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Having the same issue with mines, going to take it in soon, hopefully it gets worse so I don't have to play no games with them.

Mine is whining when I drive real slow through the parking and only happens in the 1000-1600 rpm range, once I give it some gas it dissapears.

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07-19-2017, 08:58 PM

blazinhassan

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It's normal. Electric power steering. Most nissans have this whine. Nothing to worry about.

07-20-2017, 02:48 AM

mfshehri

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Guys,

check my thread here
https://maxima.org/forums/8th-genera...d-low-rpm.html

could be the same issue and issue fixed, go to my last reply.

07-25-2017, 09:29 PM

dmstangu

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Could it be the fans for cooling the front seats? Make sure they're off.

07-26-2017, 07:50 PM

compyelc4

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I was out today listening for a whine in my '17 SL. I heard none.

07-26-2017, 08:23 PM

MrDillons

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I think it may be the tensioner belt like mfshehri said, i will get it checked when i go in and have the tech ride with me, it sounds more like a belt whine, cause as soon as i give it gas , its gone.

09-25-2017, 05:40 PM

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MrDillons

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Well it was the power steering pump. Glad i was still in warranty. Pick her up tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your advice

09-26-2017, 09:14 PM

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MrDillons

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It wasn’t the power steering pump after all, got her back today and now I can create the noise while I’m parked, gotta take her back and have them check the tensioner.