monkfish Posted November 13, 2006 Author Posted November 13, 2006 with all the problems everyone seems to have with these axles , I think Nissan ought to have a recall?? Totally agree. It seems like a fundamental design flaw or a component flaw. Either way, the sheer volume of incidents should validate a recall. Quote
GC350z Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 No manufacture will do a recall if they can help it. Cheaper to fix the problem in newer models and repair cars that owners present themselves. Quote
JDM Performance Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 Anyone had experience of doing this with an import? I think mine's just started doing it. Sadly it has been doing it since I took it for an MOT and they proded around underneath. Now it clicks sometimes - grrr... Anyway, what's the deal with an import bought not from a UK dealer? Chris Quote
janoof1 Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 just a query about this cclick, what happens if you dont get it fixed ? , could you do some serious damage Quote
GC350z Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 If it was a risk to your health a recall would most likely of come into effect. As for imports it's my experience from owning an import Celica that you have to pay for any work carried out. You have no warranty. Quote
polarbear Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 So....Had the axle done yesterday, but looking at the job sheet all they did was replace the 6 bolts, nuts and washers. I did see the Nissan technical bulletin and this is "apparently the approved solution". I'll now be listening carefully for any re-occurence. Quote
JDM Performance Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 You wouldnt happen to have Nissan part numbers on the job sheet for those parts? Quote
polarbear Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 You wouldnt happen to have Nissan part numbers on the job sheet for those parts? Sorry mate, they're not listed. Quote
Baptist Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 Just as a point, my standard axles were showing serious signs of wear (circa 15k miles of TT use) so anyone who plans or is running high torque on this car, might be a good idea to get an uprated set. Quote
Doug Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 The dealer-inspired fix is the re-greasing. There are 2 official fixes on the Nissan Hi-Tech system 1. A 180 degree rotation and re-use 2. Full replacment. The only acceptable solution IMO is 2. I would be telling them in writing, if they do other than 2. , that you regard what they have done as a temporary fix and reserve the right to get it properly fixed when/if it recurs I have had both of these fixes done on both sides. And yet the mysterious clicking noise remains. According to the Nissan TSB The cause of the problem is a play between the wheel bearing and the drive shaft. Bizarrely it now only happens when the car has been running for a while, so maybe the bearing expands a little when warm? Who knows! My car has been into the dealer 4 times already to get this fixed, and my warranty runs out in 2 weeks. I'm going to write a letter to NMGB, and will include this thread to make the case - if that's OK with the mods? Quote
Liam's Z Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 The dealer-inspired fix is the re-greasing. There are 2 official fixes on the Nissan Hi-Tech system 1. A 180 degree rotation and re-use 2. Full replacment. The only acceptable solution IMO is 2. I would be telling them in writing, if they do other than 2. , that you regard what they have done as a temporary fix and reserve the right to get it properly fixed when/if it recurs I have had both of these fixes done on both sides. And yet the mysterious clicking noise remains. According to the Nissan TSB The cause of the problem is a play between the wheel bearing and the drive shaft. Bizarrely it now only happens when the car has been running for a while, so maybe the bearing expands a little when warm? Who knows! My car has been into the dealer 4 times already to get this fixed, and my warranty runs out in 2 weeks. I'm going to write a letter to NMGB, and will include this thread to make the case - if that's OK with the mods? Think your dealer needs a chat with Middlehurst,,, they fixed mine first time Quote
Sarnie Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 The dealer-inspired fix is the re-greasing. There are 2 official fixes on the Nissan Hi-Tech system 1. A 180 degree rotation and re-use 2. Full replacment. The only acceptable solution IMO is 2. I would be telling them in writing, if they do other than 2. , that you regard what they have done as a temporary fix and reserve the right to get it properly fixed when/if it recurs I have had both of these fixes done on both sides. And yet the mysterious clicking noise remains. According to the Nissan TSB The cause of the problem is a play between the wheel bearing and the drive shaft. Bizarrely it now only happens when the car has been running for a while, so maybe the bearing expands a little when warm? Who knows! My car has been into the dealer 4 times already to get this fixed, and my warranty runs out in 2 weeks. I'm going to write a letter to NMGB, and will include this thread to make the case - if that's OK with the mods? Think your dealer needs a chat with Middlehurst,,, they fixed mine first time Westway in brum did mine first time as well Quote
davidbaker8130 Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 Mine were fixed first time by Bishops in Guildford ................................................and second time as well. Seems it could be a recurrent problem. Quote
sl114 Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 Mine have started to squeek on me now, so lets see how i get on with the dealers to sort this out. What did you all tell them? Just the rear axles are clicking Quote
Sarnie Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Mine have started to squeek on me now, so lets see how i get on with the dealers to sort this out. What did you all tell them? Just the rear axles are clicking Yes, its a very distictive sound Quote
sl114 Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Mine have started to squeek on me now, so lets see how i get on with the dealers to sort this out. What did you all tell them? Just the rear axles are clicking Yes, its a very distictive sound as in click click click click click click click click click click click click. lol Im also surprised that you didnt say that there is something else that i have broken Quote
Liam's Z Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Mine were fixed first time by Bishops in Guildford ................................................and second time as well. Seems it could be a recurrent problem. How long did it last David??? Quote
polarbear Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 What did you all tell them? Just the rear axles are clicking Yep, that'll do the trick. If they won't believe you take them to the nearest multi-storey and wind the windows down going up the ramps. Quote
stevie_350z Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 My dealer couldn't fix the axle in my P2, they are waiting to hear from Nissan warranty because they expect to have to REPLACE the cv (constant velocity?) joint... That on top of my badly serviced brakes and poor paint quality is bugging me! Quote
sl114 Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 My dealer couldn't fix the axle in my P2, they are waiting to hear from Nissan warranty because they expect to have to REPLACE the cv (constant velocity?) joint... That on top of my badly serviced brakes and poor paint quality is bugging me! Steve your paint seems fine to me. Whats wrong with it? Quote
davidbaker8130 Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 Mine were fixed first time by Bishops in Guildford ................................................and second time as well. Seems it could be a recurrent problem. How long did it last David??? About six months IIRC. I'll try and check over the w/e and let you know. Quote
Rob_Quads Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Sorry for dregding but though better than a new thread. Recently I have been starting to hear a strange sound from the rear at low speeds. I often hear it when I pull away of when I am pulling into my street i.e. changing down into 2nd. I also hear if it there is a slight change in acceleration i.e. I go over a hump in the road etc. The noise I am hearing is a 1 off sound i.e. I will hear it once on pulling away and that will be it. I have a feeling its only started since I had all the panels out in the back for sound-deadening but not 100% sure. The sound is a sort of click/clunk. Does this sound like the rear axle thing? Does the clicking happen all the time or is it a single click thing. My car is coming up to the end of the warranty so would need to get it in if it is the rear axle although i suspect its not as it also sounds higher too Quote
Stew Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Is it louder with the window open? Try that pull away on a level with little or no accelerator with the window down and see what happens. If it's the axle then it should be louder when you do that. Quote
lomoto Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Sorry for dregding but though better than a new thread. Recently I have been starting to hear a strange sound from the rear at low speeds. I often hear it when I pull away of when I am pulling into my street i.e. changing down into 2nd. I also hear if it there is a slight change in acceleration i.e. I go over a hump in the road etc. The noise I am hearing is a 1 off sound i.e. I will hear it once on pulling away and that will be it. I have a feeling its only started since I had all the panels out in the back for sound-deadening but not 100% sure. The sound is a sort of click/clunk. Does this sound like the rear axle thing? Does the clicking happen all the time or is it a single click thing. My car is coming up to the end of the warranty so would need to get it in if it is the rear axle although i suspect its not as it also sounds higher too sounds like clicky axle syndrome Quote
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