Ntb07-042 Vq Engine; Buzzing / Whining Noise

[NissanTech]

A new entry has been added to Knowledgebase

Description: VQ ENGINE; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA
There is a buzzing / whining noise coming from one or both secondary timing chain /camshaft sprocket areas. The noise may increase with engine speed (RPM).

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit NTB07-042 VQ ENGINE; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[cooter32]

I have the whining when reving or RPM's above 2K. First trip to the dealer they said the cooling system needed to be bled. Of course this did not fix the problem. I saw this post and mentioned it to my dealer service rep. and he asked me to print it out and bring the truck in. They now acknowledged the sound and are going to perform the stated repairs in the service bulletin. They say my truck is the third such repair they have done. Now I'm just waiting for the parts to come in. I will post a follow up after repairs.

[vpnavy]

Originally Posted by cooter32

I have the whining when reving or RPM's above 2K. First trip to the dealer they said the cooling system needed to be bled. Of course this did not fix the problem. I saw this post and mentioned it to my dealer service rep. and he asked me to print it out and bring the truck in. They now acknowledged the sound and are going to perform the stated repairs in the service bulletin. They say my truck is the third such repair they have done. Now I'm just waiting for the parts to come in. I will post a follow up after repairs.

Outstanding! Hey, with the money you just saved - just think, you would be able to download your entire Service Manual if you were a Subscriber! :D

[jeff024]

I have a 06 frontier and these repairs were done on my truck 2 times after the 2nd nissan put a new motor in my truck

[magman]

Originally Posted by NissanTech

A new entry has been added to Knowledgebase

Description: VQ ENGINE; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA
There is a buzzing / whining noise coming from one or both secondary timing chain /camshaft sprocket areas. The noise may increase with engine speed (RPM).

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit NTB07-042 VQ ENGINE; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

I have a simialr noise currently and brought it into my dealer and they have the nerve of telling me its a normal sound. Now I am not sure if it is the same noise, but it almost sounds like a vaccum cleaner. He then told me it had something to do with "sand" but that it was Normal.

[magman]

I have a simialr noise currently and brought it into my dealer and they have the nerve of telling me its a normal sound. Now I am not sure if it is the same noise or sympton, but it almost sounds like a vaccum cleaner/winding noise. He then told me it had something to do with "sand" but that it was Normal and it couldn't be fixed. If it was normal it would have been there when I bought the Pathfinder brand new in 05.

[jeff024]

If its normal theres other trucks just like yours on the lot tell them to take you for a drive in a few and see how normal it is ,I bet you wont hear it on a new truck .If its normal then it should make the noise from the factory

[cooter32]

The parts finally came in and they've had my truck since Wednesday. It should be done this afternoon. So we'll see if that fixes it. The noise is most definitely not normal so do not accept that answer. I have delt with Nissan Corporate customer service and they were not helpful at all. If need be go to another dealership.

[cooter32]

Oh by the way. If you do a search on you tube for "xterra engine noise" somebody has submitted a video clip of it.

[cooter32]

The repairs have been completed and I must say that it runs and sounds perfect, The whining noise is completely gone. My dealership did this repair after I downloaded and presented them with the service bulletin on this website. The service rep. told me that it was a $1500 repair so get it done befor your warranty goes out.

[NissanTech]

My dealership did this repair after I downloaded and presented them with the service bulletin on this website.

I'm glad to know the information in the site help you resolve the problem.

[zego25]

I've just discovered the same issue in my 05 pathfinder. I appreciate how everyone has articulated the issue, to help me confirm what it was (especially the youtube post).

Can anyone advise on whether this may be under 5/60 power train warranty or the general 3/36? I'm just under 50K miles and I'd like to get an idea of what to expect before I meet with the dealer. I see claims information on the service bulletin for Primary Failed Part and hope this equates to warranty work.

[jeff024]

its covered I was over my 36k when they replaced my motor for this problem I think I was at 43k

[zego25]

so far so good. I brought it in for diagnosis on friday, and it's being covered. parts on order.

[NissanTech]

Originally Posted by zego25

so far so good. I brought it in for diagnosis on friday, and it's being covered. parts on order.

Excellent, thanks for letting us know.

[ALTIMASE-R13]

What Can I Download To Bring Into The Dealership. My 05 Alitma Se-r Has 30k Miles And It Also Makes This Whining Noise. I Brought It To The Attention Of The Service Manager But They Said It Was My Tires. I Argued For A While But Didn't Get Anywhere With Them.

[cooter32]

go to the home page of this website and select "bulletins" then do a search for "timing". the 3rd post down shows
Ntb07-042 Vq Engine; Buzzing / Whining Noise
click on through until you see a PDF with the above title and that will be the service bulletin...good luck.

Hey guys,
My Pathfinder is past the warranty (@ 79,000k). Has anyone tried to get this fixed post warranty? What was your experience? More importantly, what are my chances of getting this fixed at a reduced cost?

I have dealt with my local service advisors before on this issue. I left the dealership in a rage. So now, I have printed out the service bulletin and will give it another try. Any advice?

Thanks!
Craig

[mpe235]

Originally Posted by craigp

Hey guys,
My Pathfinder is past the warranty (@ 79,000k). Has anyone tried to get this fixed post warranty? What was your experience? More importantly, what are my chances of getting this fixed at a reduced cost?

I have dealt with my local service advisors before on this issue. I left the dealership in a rage. So now, I have printed out the service bulletin and will give it another try. Any advice?

Thanks!
Craig

You would have to call nissan consumer affairs at 1-800-nissan1 to see if they would be willing to help with the cost.

[mchee15]

Ok i did this repair and now my altima 2005 SE makes a very loud vibration noise inside (like i have exhaust and headers) but out side the car it sounds normal. And in the engin bay, i cam smell burning plastic smell. this isnt normal right> or do i have to break it in again or something