My '04 Z

montana · Jun 6th, 2005, 07:54 PM

Ok, so this car is amazing, its an '04 conv. Z, silver with a black top, beautiful, anyway so now with my question, has anyone ever heard almost like a slight ringing noise while shifting? I can't tell what it is and if someone has noticed this with theirs and had it fixed, to point me in the right direction of what it was, and how much it costs to fix, would be much appreciated..

thank you

asleepz · Jun 6th, 2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo240

don't get a convertable.

Umm kind of off topic aren't we...

am3rican · Jun 20th, 2005, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by asleepz

Alright where are you guys getting the idea that the original poster cared about what you think of the different bodystyles of the Z33? How about we move on now guys and get back to the subject at hand. (Which by the way, for the idiots, is a ringing noise obviously from the drivetrain)

it doesnt have to be the drivetrain, slight ringing could come from anything metallic even a strut bar that is not completely tightened. the shifting could just be exaserbating the part as it puts more strain on the car. i even read a thread where an 04 maxima heard rattling during shifts and it ended up being the suspension.

your car should still be covered under warranty as it is only an 04, so instead of posting, take it to the dealer.

Zen31ZR · Jun 20th, 2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by am3rican

it doesnt have to be the drivetrain, slight ringing could come from anything metallic even a strut bar that is not completely tightened. the shifting could just be exaserbating the part as it puts more strain on the car. i even read a thread where an 04 maxima heard rattling during shifts and it ended up being the suspension.

your car should still be covered under warranty as it is only an 04, so instead of posting, take it to the dealer.

He probably doesn't walk into the dealership empty handed. A little knowledge goes a long way.

am3rican · Jun 20th, 2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen31ZR

He probably doesn't walk into the dealership empty handed. A little knowledge goes a long way.

good point, i didnt think of that.

the more i think of it, the less i think it is a drivetrain problem. do you have any aftermarket parts on it?

asleepz · Jun 20th, 2005, 05:08 PM

Also, is the ringing JUST while shifting or have you caught it at other times?

Zen31ZR · Jun 20th, 2005, 05:34 PM

Might be a change in noise pitch due to the clutch being pushed in. You could be hearing the bushings on the pedal arm under the dash board rotating, for instance. I heard something similar on my old 323 back in '92. Drove me batty till I figured out what it was, then threw a little WD40 on it. Poof, no more noise.

am3rican · Jun 20th, 2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen31ZR

Might be a change in noise pitch due to the clutch being pushed in. You could be hearing the bushings on the pedal arm under the dash board rotating, for instance. I heard something similar on my old 323 back in '92. Drove me batty till I figured out what it was, then threw a little WD40 on it. Poof, no more noise.

also, the sound could be your shifter itself, sometimes something comes loose it can cause a sound you describe.

Zen31ZR · Jun 21st, 2005, 01:45 AM

Could also be hearing the slight whine from the syncros as he pushes the stick into each gear. For example, a T56 is really loud like that, especially going into 2nd gear.

maximZ · Jun 22nd, 2005, 02:45 PM

Did you do anything with your stereo lately? Some people have had weird installs that made them get engine interference through their speakers.

Zen31ZR · Jun 22nd, 2005, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by maximZ

Did you do anything with your stereo lately? Some people have had weird installs that made them get engine interference through their speakers.

Even when the stereo is off too, so that could be it. Not necessarily any work has to be done, could simply be a faulty noise reducer.