Michael6593

Hello everybody. I just bought a 2003 350z yesterday and i'm noticing a weird clicking noise coming from the rear of the car. It seems like whenever i accelerate, or there is load on the engine i get this clicking/knocking noise. Anybody have an idea what this might be? Is this the same clicking noise that almost every 350z has?

Thanks!
Michael

dcains

iTrader: (15)

Ever think of using the search function? These cars are now 14+ years old, and it's all been covered before. Read the Sticky's/FAQ's, too, before asking such a basic question. You'll learn a lot,

travlee

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http://bfy.tw/DNjr

Michael6593

I have read through the stickies... I just wanted to confirm that the sound in my video is the "axle clicking" issue everyone has. From what I under stand the issue that everyone has is the axle makes a single click when starting forward, reverse, or when the throttle is released or applied. This noise is a constant clicking noise when there is a load on the car. Or when starting off at slower speeds. It is especially loud from 2500-3500 Rpms in second gear.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

grease the axle and report back

Michael6593

Ok I'll give it a shot tonight. Here is a better video of the sound.

https://youtu.be/yfdGvCj4qRg

Atreyu'z 350

Either your TCS(Traction Control System) was engaged and trying to eliminate wheel spin, or your axles need to be re-greased. There's a TSB(Technical Service Bulletin) about this.

Michael6593

Thanks for all the help guys... I greased the axle last night and it seems to be fixed.