I have read many threads about clicking noises coming from the rear, but I just bought my 2nd Z thing only has 450 miles on it and I noticed that when the car is idle, I makes a wired clicking noise? sounds like it is coming more from the bottom portion of the engine, and revving the car has no effect on it? Someone told me that because it is brand new the car has to break in, but I don't remember my 03 Z doing that. I took the car around the block and noticed that it still is making the noise as I'm in first. WHAT IS THE DEAL???

 

A lot of brand new cars will make a few noises as things settle in. As it is brand new, you have warranty, make the most of it, if something is concerning you.

 

probably your turn signal; is there a light blinking too?

 

Very funny. No the turn signal is not on. I brought the car to Nissan today and have not heard anything back yet. I understand that there is a breaking in period but when the tech listened to the noise, he didn't necessarily think it was normal. The sound is more prevelant when you put your ear down towards the drivers side tire, meaning that it sounds like it is coming from the bottom portion of the engine. Guess we'll wait and see.

 

g/l!

 

Just got the car back from Nissan they said they ran a diagnostic on it and everything came back normal. Some guys in the shop said that it could just be that the car needs to be broken in others weren't sure. Regardless they basically did nothing about it.

 

most likely the tranny, in idle put the clutch in and see if it goes away if it does its your tranny which is normal for the z