Toothy Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Hi chaps. Took a test drive in an '08 350Z today, was very happy with the car. Execpt it made a high pitch whine/noise, the entire time the ignition was on. Me and the salesman determined that the DVD drive for the satnav was the culprit, but I was concerned it may be the fuel pump. The noise was high pitch but could be heard fairly clearly during slow-medium speed driving. The noise starts from when the key is turned to posistion one in the ignition. If anyone knows when the fuel pump kicks in, maybe that would answer my question? Has anyone come across this before? Quote
DoogyRev Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 I seem to remember that sone one had the same sort of thing from one of their speakers. Little bit like feedback Quote
glrnet Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Not heard about a fuel pump whining before on a Zed Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 I seem to remember that sone one had the same sort of thing from one of their speakers. Little bit like feedback I remember that too Quote
bronzee Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Not heard about a fuel pump whining before on a Zed They can. Usually when they're on their way out. Quote
JetSet Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Me and the salesman determined that the DVD drive for the satnav was the culprit, You could always try removing the DVD from the drive and see if that makes a difference. Pete Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) If I hear a high pitched whine I just go faster, that usually shuts her up Edited January 7, 2013 by spursmaddave Quote
TheMacDaddy Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Several people have complained about this on the 370 on the US forum and my 370 does it, but never had a problem with my 350. The fuel pump appears to be the culprit: http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivetrain/4065-whine-noise-high-pitch-arg.html http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/10603-high-pitch-noise-hurting-my-ears.html Maybe worth checking if the noise stops after you leave the ignition on but the engine off for a while. Of course it could also be some other interference of some description through the amp, see how you get on. Quote
Toothy Posted January 7, 2013 Author Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks guys. I will take the dvd out next time i see the car. That should narrow it down a lot. Car has only done 37,000 so wouldnt have thought the fuel pump should be on it's way out. I would like to think it's the dvd drive, can they be replaced easily/cheaply if it is? Quote
bronzee Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks guys. I will take the dvd out next time i see the car. That should narrow it down a lot. Car has only done 37,000 so wouldnt have thought the fuel pump should be on it's way out. I would like to think it's the dvd drive, can they be replaced easily/cheaply if it is? Mine crocked it at less than that in kms. Was damaged by vibration, but if the pump does start to go it will create a very high pitched noise. Hurts your ears very quickly. Quote
Toothy Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 Turns out it was the DVD drive guys. Must just be a noisy motor. If a cheap one comes up for sale, I might grab it. Assuming its the same drive on all Zeds... Quote
bronzee Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Turns out it was the DVD drive guys. Must just be a noisy motor. White noise? Quote
Toothy Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 No, just a high speed whine, or whir. I recon it must just be the motor in the DVD drive. To be honest I haven't noticed it too much whilst driving around today. Been having too much fun! Quote
samsniss350z Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Do you think your voice is breaking? Quote
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