hey ,

i've been searching for this for a while and really don't even know how to word it in the search but ever since i've had my 03 track z everytime I start to drive ( and it only happens in first or when i first get going) i hear this crackling sound?? i never worried about it, thought it was normal but everybody that ride with me asks what that is and now im quite curious myself! any help would be fantastic! thanks in advance.

David

 

Can you do a video or audio recording? Where does the noise come from?

 

Is it coming from the rear of the car? My axles kind of make that sound when I first take off. There is a bunch of info on that and a DIY on how to lube them to stop that noise if that’s the problem you are having.

 

yea it sounds like it comes from the rear, it could be the axle, where would i find this info, diy? and does this mean theres a problem or should i not be worried? thanks for the quick helpful responses!!

 

unfortunatley im too broke (because of the car) to get my hands on a camcorder, hah, but i'll see what i can do.

 

too broke? dont break ur Z against a tree since im guessing your 17

 

Moved...

 

Bring it to Nissan, they'll fix it. If it's under warranty, they'll fix it free as long as your car is stock.

 

ouch.. soo everybody that's broke must 17?

i've worked my *** off to afford this beauty, you need not to make assumptions about my age. i don't assume that just because your from toronto your a d-bag.

im trying to get help with my car and if thats not the case keep it to yourself.
thanks

 

yeah it's not completely stock, and no warranty. it could'nt be that hard to do could it? trying to work on my car myself anyway, i'll see if i can't find that diy.

 

whats crackalackin YO

 

im financially stabled and I don't even own a cam , so don't say anything unless its something positive nerd.

 

Here is the link to the DIY for clicking axles
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...rear-axle.html

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6TIsxTdrCU

Is it like the crackle sound here?

 

thanks alot mann!

 

actually yea , slightly... f***** rice crispies ...oh soo good

 

NTB04-065b
-REVISED-
2003–2005 NISSAN 350Z; CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR AXLES
A "clicking" noise is coming from the left and/or right rear axle (driveshaft) when accelerating from a stop.

 

Could be your axels. Mine "click," it could be your swaybar endlinks also, after time they get worn down.

I would say to jack the back of your car up and start pulling and pushing on some suspension parts and see if anything starts clicking if not go for the axel idea that the other guy mentioned.

 

Anyone know if the TSB for this NTB04-065 will be covered at no charge if the car is out of warranty? I guess it could be one of those things about how cool the deal is, does anyone know?