Chris Z Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Hey all Im a new 350z owner, 2009. The car has a noise that is really only noticeable whilst accelerating in 1st & 2nd gear - its like a winding up whine, almost like an electric motor... quite loud, its really hard to explain. I have searched and see people posting about a noise which I guess might be similar saying its transmission problem and some saying thats just a normal noise for a 350. I have it booked in with Nissan next week for a health check but was hoping someone might be able to give me an opinion on this and what it might be? Thanks in advance! Quote
Vlad Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 And I wouldn't take it to Nissan... Post where you located and I'm sure people will suggest a decent garage to take it to Quote
ZEUS Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 As Vlad said I wouldn't bother with Nissan. Take it to somewhere who knows 350s, plenty of places on here depending where you are in the country. Quote
Chris Z Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 Im in Southampton, closest place I have heard about that specialises in 350s is RT performance but not exactly local so suggestions welcomed! Quote
Humpy Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Im in Southampton, closest place I have heard about that specialises in 350s is RT performance but not exactly local so suggestions welcomed! Jez at Horsham Development Quote
chirag1988 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 How about a trip down to the zed shed? They can't be that far from you? Quote
Chris Z Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 Ferndown is nice and close, is it right I have to msg one of the guys here on the forum? I cant find a website. Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I'm in totton , you more than welcome to pop over and we can compare with mine ........ Quote
Chris Z Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 I'm in totton , you more than welcome to pop over and we can compare with mine ........ Thanks man, appreciate that... i'll probably shoot you a PM see if your about later in the week. Quote
DP7657 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Is this a fairly quiet but high pitch humming type of noise? Coming from right behind you? If so - I forgot exactly what this was but my Z has made a high pitch whir / whine / hum (fairly quiet but you can always hear it when going slow if you listen out for it) ever since I first got it. I too was worried at first, but 3 years down the line I now know the Z makes loads of clanks etc that are all perfect normal...character... Good luck! Quote
Chris Z Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 Is this a fairly quiet but high pitch humming type of noise? Coming from right behind you? If so - I forgot exactly what this was but my Z has made a high pitch whir / whine / hum (fairly quiet but you can always hear it when going slow if you listen out for it) ever since I first got it. I too was worried at first, but 3 years down the line I now know the Z makes loads of clanks etc that are all perfect normal...character... Good luck! Hehe.. character Yeah this sounds similar but you dont have to "listen out for it" its very noticeable. Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I'm in totton , you more than welcome to pop over and we can compare with mine ........ Thanks man, appreciate that... i'll probably shoot you a PM see if your about later in the week. Ya no worries .... Quote
Keyser Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) If you want to swing by the Zed Shed for us to have a listen you are more than welcome Drop me or Buster a PM and we can sort an evening or weekend - might be able to point you in the right direction for a fix Edited May 12, 2015 by Keyser Quote
Stutopia Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Mine does this, I assumed it was the diff, seems to disappear off once the car warms up Quote
Chris Z Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 If you want to swing by the Zed Shed for us to have a listen you are more than welcome Drop me or Buster a PM and we can sort an evening or weekend - might be able to point you in the right direction for a fix Thanks Keyser, appreciate that will be in contact! Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 My rear diff whined a little and quietened down noticeably once the fluid was changed. I also had a high pitched whine when the car was cold but again since changing the oils in the engine and gearbox it's been fine. Quote
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