Why does my Nissan Altima make a loud noise when starting?
When starting you can hear a loud noise as if the cogwheel of the gear struck the steering rack. First we replaced the whole gear and then the steering rack, but it’s doing the same. Can anybody help us? Thanks!
What kind of thumping noise does a car make?
It sounds as if I have a bold spot on a tire and is very faint. I can also feel it faintly through the steering wheel. It’s not a ticking or hard knocking noise. Also, the noise is variable depending on the speed AND the duration of noise is also speed dependent (going slow, the thump is drawn out. Going faster, the thump duration is shorter.)
Where does the thumping sound come from in my Murano?
I have started hearing faint thumping noise in my Murano, coming from the front most likely. It sounds as if I have a bold spot on a tire and is very faint. I can also feel it faintly through the steering wheel. It’s not a ticking or hard knocking noise.
What should I do if I hear a thumping noise on my brakes?
Do this three to five times, while keeping a steady speed; the noise should disappear, or at least be 90% gone. Then drive the car at normal speeds and use the brakes the way you normally would. If the noise has not changed, you may have a different thumping noise than what I have described here in this article.
Why is my Nissan Altima making a rattling noise?
When driving especially in DC bumps are hard and loud with a rattling sound as well front end of car makes an almost constant knocking noise but worse when going over bumps. dealer described the struts a coming apart. dealer service diagnosed. second time on this car.
It sounds as if I have a bold spot on a tire and is very faint. I can also feel it faintly through the steering wheel. It’s not a ticking or hard knocking noise. Also, the noise is variable depending on the speed AND the duration of noise is also speed dependent (going slow, the thump is drawn out. Going faster, the thump duration is shorter.)
Why are the struts on my Nissan Altima leaking?
BOTH +> Front Struts are Leaking PrematureLy !!! Mine Altima makes the same noise on the passenger right side they told me it was the struts first then I had to take it back cause it’s still making the same noise and now they are telling me it’s the engine (Nissan dealership)
I have started hearing faint thumping noise in my Murano, coming from the front most likely. It sounds as if I have a bold spot on a tire and is very faint. I can also feel it faintly through the steering wheel. It’s not a ticking or hard knocking noise.
How can I tell if my Altima has a bad bearing?
Test Drive – The best way to diagnose bearing noise in your Altima is to take it for a drive. You’ll be looking to hear the hum increase as the speed picks up. Jack and Wiggle – With your Altima on jack stands, you’ll want to look and see if the wheel is wiggling at the bearing. If it is, that’s proof positive that you need a new wheel bearing.
What causes a whirring noise at the front of the car?
If you have a ‘whirring’ or ‘humming’ noise coming from the front of your vehicle, you may have a worn wheel bearing. This video shows how to verify the problem – even if the bearing hasn’t worn to the point that there is movement in the wheel
Why does my Nissan Altima make blue smoke?
It seems like the pump could not suck the oil properly. The engine released some blue smoke and had to be repaired, and many other parts have been changed, including: cylinder head gasket, oil pump, distribution chain, crankshaft and camshaft sensors, water pump, damper, battery, alternator, ignition coil and engine holders.
Why does my Nissan Altima make an annoying noise?
When speeding up, the car vibrates and makes an annoying noise which seems to be coming out from the engine. There is a power loss every now and then and it seems to be on the verge of stalling. When I stop the car I have to put it in a parking mode in order to avoid the noise.
Test Drive – The best way to diagnose bearing noise in your Altima is to take it for a drive. You’ll be looking to hear the hum increase as the speed picks up. Jack and Wiggle – With your Altima on jack stands, you’ll want to look and see if the wheel is wiggling at the bearing. If it is, that’s proof positive that you need a new wheel bearing.
It seems like the pump could not suck the oil properly. The engine released some blue smoke and had to be repaired, and many other parts have been changed, including: cylinder head gasket, oil pump, distribution chain, crankshaft and camshaft sensors, water pump, damper, battery, alternator, ignition coil and engine holders.
Why do the brakes grind on my Nissan Altima?
If your brakes have worn to the point that they are grinding, you’ll feel a miserable grind when you hit them. Most of the time, there’ll still be a light grind even when you aren’t braking. See Nissan Altima brakes grinding for more info if you think this may be the problem.
Why does my car make noise when I go over 20 mph?
If you hear the noise above 20 mph it’s most likely a wheel bearing noise but it’s not a bad idea to check the tire tread to be sure the tires are not chopped or worn uneven. If you what to leave me more details about the noise I may have a more definitive answer to what may be the problem.
Why does my car make a weird noise while idling at a stop light?
If this is your problem, the engine vibrations will cause an awful noise as you’re sitting at a stop light or as your car is idling in the driveway warming up. It sounds like rocks being shaken on a cookie sheet. Heat shields can become damaged due to road debris, snow banks, automotive lifts, and just plain old age.
Why does my Nissan make a clunking noise when I start the car?
If that isn’t it, then while the hood is up, have someone start the car, and put it first in reverse, then in drive. If the engine jumps around when it goes into gear, then its most likely a bad motor mount. If not that, then jack the car up on both sides so that the front wheels are off the ground.
Why does my Nissan Altima make a rattling noise?
Needs new engine for 3.5k. The noise started out by sounding like an exhaust noise, so I checked all the exhaust pipe from the back all the way up to the intake manifold but could not find the noise in the exhaust system.
If that isn’t it, then while the hood is up, have someone start the car, and put it first in reverse, then in drive. If the engine jumps around when it goes into gear, then its most likely a bad motor mount. If not that, then jack the car up on both sides so that the front wheels are off the ground.
Why does my timing chain make a rattling noise?
This rattling noise should not be taken lightly as it warns of upcoming timing chain failure. The cause of the noise is faulty timing chain guide rails and timing chain tensioners that wear out well ahead of schedule. These components are there to keep the timing chain tight and properly positioned.