Update on the high pitch noise

Roo · 08-31-2009, 04:41 PM

After Nissan having my car for over 2 weeks I was called today by Nissan and was told the following:

'Nissan is well aware of this noise and there is no fix to date'

Basically they are saying ohh well deal with it. In the mean time I have a car that I cannot drive since the noise is so high pitched it gives anyone in the car a splitting headache. Even after having a Nissan tech drive the car and say the sound is unbearable they will do anything or give me a rental car.

Work order:

kannibul · 08-31-2009, 04:45 PM

I hear it in my car, but I fix it by driving fast enough the road noise covers it up, or, pop in a CD and rawk out.

I've got 4 CD's loaded with wma/mp3 files (all legal) - probably a good 8-10 hours worth...lol

I'd like to go with higher quality, but, I don't want to get an MP3 player with a 20GB HDD - it was the ONLY reason I would have gone with nav - lol

Roo · 08-31-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I hear it in my car, but I fix it by driving fast enough the road noise covers it up, or, pop in a CD and rawk out.

I've got 4 CD's loaded with wma/mp3 files (all legal) - probably a good 8-10 hours worth...lol

I'd like to go with higher quality, but, I don't want to get an MP3 player with a 20GB HDD - it was the ONLY reason I would have gone with nav - lol

I refuse to deal with it. The service manager told me the same thing, 'just turn up the radio it goes away'. I don't listen to music and don't think I should have to mask a sound that obviously doesn't belong.

Modshack · 08-31-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Roo

I refuse to deal with it. The service manager told me the same thing, 'just turn up the radio it goes away'. I don't listen to music and don't think I should have to mask a sound that obviously doesn't belong.

Sounds like a potential Lemon Law case. Review the guidelines for your state. They have X amount of tries to fix it in X amount of time. If not, you can force a buyback.

Roo · 08-31-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Sounds like a potential Lemon Law case. Review the guidelines for your state. They have X amount of tries to fix it in X amount of time. If not, you can force a buyback.

Already have an attorney, the fact that I got a letter from the dealer and had Nissan mail me one as well. stating that they are aware of the issue but have no fix for it makes the 3x law moot.

need4speed · 08-31-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Roo

Already have an attorney, the fact that I got a letter from the dealer and had Nissan mail me one as well. stating that they are aware of the issue but have no fix for it makes the 3x law moot.

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. Of all the bogus complaints I read in here everyday.
I must say yours is legit and I hope u win your case. Do u think its a problem from the exhaust system or some type of chassis distortion?

kster · 08-31-2009, 06:35 PM

At what vehicle speed and/or engine RPM do you hear the noise? I'm just curious, and it's something to look out if I purchase a 370Z. Thanks.

Roo · 08-31-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kster

At what vehicle speed and/or engine RPM do you hear the noise? I'm just curious, and it's something to look out if I purchase a 370Z. Thanks.

Sound is not there when idling, as soon as you move the sound is a constant noise you can't miss. It does not vary by RPM or speed its the same no matter what.

U-NVmyZ? · 08-31-2009, 07:40 PM

im a little confused sorry, where is the noise coming from?

racerxj17 · 08-31-2009, 07:42 PM

have them drive another Z. mine does not make ANY noise than be heard while driving. sounds like a free Z to me!

awesomez · 08-31-2009, 09:13 PM

I have driven 6 370Zs so far and I haven't heard it yet. Can anybody with this issue tell us the month the car was built?

AutoX Z · 08-31-2009, 09:49 PM

My car does it but I can't hear it at all. However it drives my girlfriend up a wall and gives her headaches sometimes. She describes it as just a constant ringing, no change in pitch, no change in volume, just as long as the car is running it rings. For the people that can't hear it my guess is your car, and all the other Z's you've been in, make the same noise its just out of your hearing range. I was in a band through college and spent wayyy too much time standing directly in front of my amp.

There was another member on here that somehow traced it to a wiring bundle around the ECU in the passenger footwell. The dealer replaced the ECU and he said the ringing got quieter but didn't go away completely. Might be something to mention to your dealer.

AutoX Z · 08-31-2009, 09:52 PM

Found his thread

awesomez · 08-31-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

My car does it but I can't hear it at all. However it drives my girlfriend up a wall and gives her headaches sometimes. She describes it as just a constant ringing, no change in pitch, no change in volume, just as long as the car is running it rings. For the people that can't hear it my guess is your car, and all the other Z's you've been in, make the same noise its just out of your hearing range. I was in a band through college and spent wayyy too much time standing directly in front of my amp.

There was another member on here that somehow traced it to a wiring bundle around the ECU in the passenger footwell. The dealer replaced the ECU and he said the ringing got quieter but didn't go away completely. Might be something to mention to your dealer.

I am not really that old and many younger people have been to at least one of those. I guess I will have to try harder to find it.

Forrest · 09-01-2009, 01:36 AM

i can hear it if i listen really hard for it. My brother heard it first then pointed it out to me. But honestly i have not heard it since i tryed listening for it, i dont think it exists any more on my car.

If yours is loud enough to cause headaches, i suggest driving another 370z and see if its bad also. If both are bad then you may want to avoid 370z's all together. I suspect its just your car that is this bad or you have a different level of hearing than i do.

08-31-2009, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alta Loma Posts: 161 Drives: 2009 370z with nav Rep Power: 16	Update on the high pitch noise After Nissan having my car for over 2 weeks I was called today by Nissan and was told the following: 'Nissan is well aware of this noise and there is no fix to date' Basically they are saying ohh well deal with it. In the mean time I have a car that I cannot drive since the noise is so high pitched it gives anyone in the car a splitting headache. Even after having a Nissan tech drive the car and say the sound is unbearable they will do anything or give me a rental car. Work order: Last edited by Roo; 09-01-2009 at 07:26 PM.

08-31-2009, 07:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	have them drive another Z. mine does not make ANY noise than be heard while driving. sounds like a free Z to me! __________________ 2009 PW Sport/Touring/Nav M6 Stillen Gen 3 Intake/CBE/Berk HFC/BC BR Coil over/Phillips 6500k/Hotchkis Sways/Stillen oil cooler/B&M SS

08-31-2009, 09:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	My car does it but I can't hear it at all. However it drives my girlfriend up a wall and gives her headaches sometimes. She describes it as just a constant ringing, no change in pitch, no change in volume, just as long as the car is running it rings. For the people that can't hear it my guess is your car, and all the other Z's you've been in, make the same noise its just out of your hearing range. I was in a band through college and spent wayyy too much time standing directly in front of my amp. There was another member on here that somehow traced it to a wiring bundle around the ECU in the passenger footwell. The dealer replaced the ECU and he said the ringing got quieter but didn't go away completely. Might be something to mention to your dealer. __________________ 2013 SCCA Solo National Champion VVV For Sale VVV

08-31-2009, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	Found his thread __________________ 2013 SCCA Solo National Champion VVV For Sale VVV

09-01-2009, 01:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	i can hear it if i listen really hard for it. My brother heard it first then pointed it out to me. But honestly i have not heard it since i tryed listening for it, i dont think it exists any more on my car. If yours is loud enough to cause headaches, i suggest driving another 370z and see if its bad also. If both are bad then you may want to avoid 370z's all together. I suspect its just your car that is this bad or you have a different level of hearing than i do. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

08-31-2009, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I hear it in my car, but I fix it by driving fast enough the road noise covers it up, or, pop in a CD and rawk out. I've got 4 CD's loaded with wma/mp3 files (all legal) - probably a good 8-10 hours worth...lol I'd like to go with higher quality, but, I don't want to get an MP3 player with a 20GB HDD - it was the ONLY reason I would have gone with nav - lol

08-31-2009, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
kster Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 5 Drives: 2007 BMW 328 Rep Power: 16	At what vehicle speed and/or engine RPM do you hear the noise? I'm just curious, and it's something to look out if I purchase a 370Z. Thanks.

08-31-2009, 07:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
U-NVmyZ? Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 110 Drives: 18 370 Sprt 6 Wht Rep Power: 16	im a little confused sorry, where is the noise coming from?

08-31-2009, 09:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	I have driven 6 370Zs so far and I haven't heard it yet. Can anybody with this issue tell us the month the car was built?

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