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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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Hello, Everyone

This is a great forum. I have a 35 anniversary 350Z. Lately I've been noticing a high pitched rattle coming from the passenger's side of my car when I'm driving. I can't tell if it's coming from the passenger's door or speaker. Has anyone else had this problem? I don't always hear it, in fact it only started once it got cold outside. Perhaps the metal has contracted and is causing this? Any suggestions are certainly welcome.

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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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Is it an automatic?
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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does it get louder with the window down?
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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The car is a 6-speed, and it doesn't get louder with the window down.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kmaxie
The car is a 6-speed, and it doesn't get louder with the window down.
Mine 06 does the same,i thought it was coming from the top of the passenger side dash.i only hear it when im on the hwy abround 70mph.IT DRIVES ME NUTS>>
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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i have an 03 base, makes the same noise in any gear when i get up around 4K rpm.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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I have an 04 touring and have the same problem. The noise started as it got cold outside as well.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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its probably the door seal... mine does that on the drivers side, but doesnt start until about 140+... check ur seals make sure the window seals shut properly
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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I'll check the seals to determine if this the problem. Worst case scenario is I take it back to Nissan and let them fix it.
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