| flamo |
| My 2003 has developed a noise when accelerating - not consistent yet but periodic. It's a distinctive thunk sound. I am thinking something with the brakes, not sure if it's front or rear. Caliper sticking? Brake cylinder going? Any ideas? |
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| zebelkhan |
I doubt it would be brake related but try resting your left foot on the brake pedal during acceleration to see if it stops the noise. Also visually check the front and rear calipers for loose bolt, pulled retainer pin, etc.
If you "hear" the sound more than you "feel" it, more than likely it is being caused by a damaged axle or a bad drive shaft joint. If you "feel" the clunk more than you "hear" it, it maybe something inside the transmission or transfer case. |
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| Nathan @ NBO |
| Most likely a suspension component. I suggest removing the wheels and visually checking. Then grab a hold of any and all parts and try to move them around and see if there is any play. Let us know! |
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| flamo |
| We'd had a new battery put in at Sears last week as the previous one we'd purchased there had died prematurely. Turns out while replacing the battery they dropped the large bolt that holds in in down in between the body and transmission case and just left it there! They knew they had done it because they replaced it with a brand new bolt. Cost us $50 to find this out at the Nissan dealer. We took that receipt over the Sears and they paid us back. Duh... Thanks for the ideas, however! It sure made quite a racket in there. |
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| zebelkhan |
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Originally posted by flamo
...Turns out while replacing the battery they dropped the large bolt that holds in in down in between the body and transmission case and just left it there!...
Thanks for the update.
This shows we should not be thinking of the worst as soona s a problem comes around...:4: |
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| Nathan @ NBO |
quote:
Originally posted by flamo
We'd had a new battery put in at Sears last week as the previous one we'd purchased there had died prematurely. Turns out while replacing the battery they dropped the large bolt that holds in in down in between the body and transmission case and just left it there! They knew they had done it because they replaced it with a brand new bolt. Cost us $50 to find this out at the Nissan dealer. We took that receipt over the Sears and they paid us back. Duh... Thanks for the ideas, however! It sure made quite a racket in there.
Nice, exactly why I try to do all maintenance myself. It's not there car so why should they care..:mad: Glad you got it worked out. |
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| flamo |
| I usually try to think positively, but I'd had a couple of bad financial issues happen lately so my first thought was that this was yet another big deal. So happy it was not! You are right, no one cares about your car like you do. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by flamo
Cost us $50 to find this out at the Nissan dealer.
I must say I am impressed that your dealer was able to locate the problem, especially since there is no error code for "bolt dropped next to transmission case". Most dealers would plug in the Consult-II tool and when no error code appeared would try to convince you that nothing is wrong and that all MOs make that sound.
Kudos to your dealer's mechanic.
-njjoe |
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| bob1 |
I also have a noise that I must track down.
I have a sound that sounds like knuckles on a hand being cracked. It's coming from what sounds like the Driver side front wheel area.
Some sort of click sound that is only present from a dead standstill. It goes away as soon as you hit 2-3MPH.
If anyone has a clue or a similar sound, please post.
Thanks
Bob1 |
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