Rear Axle Clicking
05-06-2008, 05:03 AM
#21
Professional
iTrader: (58)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Northern NJ / Vacation on MARS
Posts: 1,876
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Originally Posted by Shadrackc
No worries. That was strange though, every word was started with a cap. Never seen that before. You can hit this with your blackberry? How does it look on a smartphone?
05-06-2008, 05:22 AM
#22
New Member
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: DFW
Posts: 760
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by mrg1981
Just to clarify, the clicking sound the OP and most of us are referring to has nothing to do with LSD or VDC or TCS or the tires slipping. It is the rear axle (which doesn't switch off 
). It clicks loudly when you start to move forward or backward or you shift, even if the car is sitting still. It is due to a lack of lubrication in the rear axle on tons of 350's out of the factory. It is covered for free by the dealership. if they won't do it, call Nissan Consumer Affairs. My 06 was clicking very loudly and it was covered free of charge.
). It clicks loudly when you start to move forward or backward or you shift, even if the car is sitting still. It is due to a lack of lubrication in the rear axle on tons of 350's out of the factory. It is covered for free by the dealership. if they won't do it, call Nissan Consumer Affairs. My 06 was clicking very loudly and it was covered free of charge.So is there a way of fixing this problem your self... I know its Nissans Fault, but if many are having issues getting it done for free of charge I'd rather not go through the hassel...
I did take my car up to Nissan once and i got the same response as others got, "No warrnty, No fix"... I know its BS... But im pretty hands on...
05-06-2008, 03:45 PM
#23
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For sound bites best bet is UTube I think. There seems to be a lot of exhaust sounds on there. Now personally, I love the way the FI Intimidator looks and sounds.
05-07-2008, 02:56 PM
#24
I just went to have this done, 2003 w/ 44k still under warranty and the dealer refused service. They said it was out of the specified date range for the TSB. Which I'm finding out is a common answer when I take my Z in for service...it's still under warranty but somehow it's too late???
I did manage to get a copy of the TSB with the work instructions from Nissan, I'll see about posting those up.
I did manage to get a copy of the TSB with the work instructions from Nissan, I'll see about posting those up.
05-07-2008, 10:33 PM
#25
Originally Posted by Rowlett
So is there a way of fixing this problem your self... I know its Nissans Fault, but if many are having issues getting it done for free of charge I'd rather not go through the hassel...
I did take my car up to Nissan once and i got the same response as others got, "No warrnty, No fix"... I know its BS... But im pretty hands on...
I did take my car up to Nissan once and i got the same response as others got, "No warrnty, No fix"... I know its BS... But im pretty hands on...
Anyone???
05-08-2008, 01:05 AM
#27
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Los Angeles, Ca, USA
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
my 2006 350z has this problem too. I never noticed it untill i turned off the radio and drove down a small street. It only happens when the car first begins to move(forward/reverse) but if i take off slow it doesnt happen.
How much do you think it would be to get this problem repaired?
Im out of warranty(62k on the odometer).
How much do you think it would be to get this problem repaired?
Im out of warranty(62k on the odometer).
05-08-2008, 04:52 AM
#28
Professional
iTrader: (58)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Northern NJ / Vacation on MARS
Posts: 1,876
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Its simple the stealership don't want any part of that cause it wasn't a recall. If u bought ur car new n ***** about it they will fix it. I had my tranny swapped undert warranty. They even gave me a new clutch. I was so thrilled I bought the service manager a bottle of his favorite rum. Like they did right by me. I asked him wats up wit the rear he gave me some shyt on the tsb n said he's not required to do it or some thing steering me away from him doin it. The car was still under warranty cause they were doin the tranny. He printed out the service bulletin and parts list a pat on the *** and said good luck pal! To top it off he only changed the clutch disk n left the black spotted pressure plate. Not a very nice guy. So I said fack this n went got the parts n did it. I have to look for the servicer papers. N see if I can post it. Once I changed this the noise was gone. It consists of 16 bolts washers n nuts or so. N some grease called molykote pullin axles n all. If ur car is out of warranty ask them to atleast print up the parts list and they even give u the instuctions on how to do it n the time it should take u. G. L.
Last edited by 350zion; 05-08-2008 at 04:59 AM.
05-09-2008, 07:22 AM
#30
Originally Posted by mrg1981
I would guess that it is not difficult to do yourself, but I don't know the details of how to do so.
Anyone???
Anyone???
Last edited by davidv; 05-09-2008 at 07:26 AM.
05-10-2008, 06:53 PM
#31
Originally Posted by davidv
Ummm…you think the instructions might be in the service bulletin?
06-26-2008, 04:06 PM
#33
Originally Posted by m3inaz
Anyone still getting this fixed under tsb or warranty? I cant get ahold of a ****ing person at nissan by my house to even get an apt.
07-01-2008, 03:25 AM
#34
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Havre De Grace, MD
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Art Vandaleigh
I had the same issue 2 years ago and had it corrected at my local dealer. I have an 05 and they gave me no issues, plus i was running Nismo suspension. I would assume since 2005 models were not listed on the original TSB when i had mine done, you would be covered as well, but it never hurts to ask them if this is a free fix on 06 models... they have revised this TSB a few times. Here is a link to the actual fix:
http://www.snizzap.com/images/350Z-C...e-Bulletin.pdf
http://www.snizzap.com/images/350Z-C...e-Bulletin.pdf
07-02-2008, 09:45 AM
#35
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Temecula, CA
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i just set up an appointment with nissan becuase i live on base and everytime i go through the gate i hear it and even the guards have said something to me. so i will let you all know how my appointment with nissan goes on tuesday.
07-05-2008, 10:32 PM
#36
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think my 03 is also doing this clicking noise. My g/f noticed it today.
How bad is it if I don't get it taken care of asap?
The car is out of warranty but only has 46K miles on it. Would the TSB cover it still or do I have to pay to get this fixed?
Advise?
How bad is it if I don't get it taken care of asap?
The car is out of warranty but only has 46K miles on it. Would the TSB cover it still or do I have to pay to get this fixed?
Advise?
07-05-2008, 10:52 PM
#37
Originally Posted by 2ndname
I think my 03 is also doing this clicking noise. My g/f noticed it today.
How bad is it if I don't get it taken care of asap?
The car is out of warranty but only has 46K miles on it. Would the TSB cover it still or do I have to pay to get this fixed?
Advise?
How bad is it if I don't get it taken care of asap?
The car is out of warranty but only has 46K miles on it. Would the TSB cover it still or do I have to pay to get this fixed?
Advise?
07-09-2008, 05:12 PM
#40
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by davidv
60 months from date placed in service
or
60,000 miles
whichever comes first.
or
60,000 miles
whichever comes first.
So how bad is this issue if you don't get it fixed?
Does it eventually break or something?