shifter rattle/buzz

AH370Z · 11-01-2009, 08:13 PM

Car is booked in thursday to get checked out. Its a little worrying this is occuring after just 2 weeks. With how much this engine vibrates I'm hopping its not going to be a constant battle with rattles

AH370Z · 11-04-2009, 10:31 PM

well got car back from dealership, they didn't fix the shifter rattle. Said its most likley a characteristic of the gearbox, yeah what ever!.did the usual lubricate and inspect next service - ha

Hey Pharmacist - glad to hear you sorted it out, when you say the boots do you mean the actual leather boot or is there something else? I may give this a try

Pharmacist · 11-05-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AH370Z

well got car back from dealership, they didn't fix the shifter rattle. Said its most likley a characteristic of the gearbox, yeah what ever!.did the usual lubricate and inspect next service - ha

Hey Pharmacist - glad to hear you sorted it out, when you say the boots do you mean the actual leather boot or is there something else? I may give this a try

There are two boots, the outer leather one, and an inner rubber boot inside it that is pressed on the shifter lever itself. I tried sliding the inner boot a bit up against the shifter. The sound has now gone away. Most likely it was not pressed tightly against the shifter and as the engine vibrates at high rpm the rubber would tap against the metal shifter and cause the sound.

dubhov · 11-07-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AH370Z

well got car back from dealership, they didn't fix the shifter rattle. Said its most likley a characteristic of the gearbox, yeah what ever!.did the usual lubricate and inspect next service - ha

Hey Pharmacist - glad to hear you sorted it out, when you say the boots do you mean the actual leather boot or is there something else? I may give this a try

I had a clicking coming from my shifter as well...thought it might be under the rubber boot or something with the linkage. Just happened to install a new **** knob and found this little washer/bearing. Clicking's completely gone now...taking the knob off is a pain, but well worth it if you can narrow down the clicking to the shifter area.

6spd · 11-07-2010, 04:52 PM

I fixed this noise the other day:

Take the shifter cover off and examine the rubber boot underneath. If it is pushed down, it is likely pushing the spring mechanism (for the push down reverse) into the housing when in gear, causing the rattle/vibration at high rpms.

Unbolt the center console to access the shifter plate bolts.

Unbolt the shifter plate holding the boot down, lift it completely up, re-bolt it back down.

Lift the rubber boot up slightly over the little white zip tie you can see helping holding the leather boot on. You will have to work it a bit to get it up and over.

Once it is up in place, use a zip tie to zip tie the rubber boot in place.

Reinstall the center console and shifter cover and you're done.

My noises are gone and the leather boot looks better because since the rubber boot is up so high, it holds the leather boot up and it looks very nice.

Hope this helps you guys!

LuckyJinx · 11-07-2010, 05:07 PM

I redline it until it goes away. No more problems.

Haulnz · 05-11-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

I fixed this noise the other day:

Take the shifter cover off and examine the rubber boot underneath. If it is pushed down, it is likely pushing the spring mechanism (for the push down reverse) into the housing when in gear, causing the rattle/vibration at high rpms.

Unbolt the center console to access the shifter plate bolts.

Unbolt the shifter plate holding the boot down, lift it completely up, re-bolt it back down.

Lift the rubber boot up slightly over the little white zip tie you can see helping holding the leather boot on. You will have to work it a bit to get it up and over.

Once it is up in place, use a zip tie to zip tie the rubber boot in place.

Reinstall the center console and shifter cover and you're done.

My noises are gone and the leather boot looks better because since the rubber boot is up so high, it holds the leather boot up and it looks very nice.

Hope this helps you guys!

Hey Guys.

I am also having this rattle problem. I had it with the stock shifter and now with my B&M short shift too. Is the above the confirmed fix for the rattle ?

6spd · 05-11-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Haulnz

Hey Guys.

I am also having this rattle problem. I had it with the stock shifter and now with my B&M short shift too. Is the above the confirmed fix for the rattle ?

as far as i know, only i have done this... so idk.

gmr19 · 12-27-2011, 02:02 PM

Just got back from the dealer for this issue. They ordered the silver-painted shift bezel assembly with boots. I'll report back with results later in the week.

Alchemy · 12-27-2011, 02:53 PM

Lol @ shifter vibration complaints. Welcome to being a 370Z owner

onzedge · 12-27-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Lol @ shifter vibration complaints. Welcome to being a 370Z owner

bigsix · 12-27-2011, 08:57 PM

bbzzZzzZ

TheGreatOne · 12-27-2011, 10:12 PM

I always just thought it was due to all the power at my disposal, coming from a 170HP car before lol.

Never noise but it just vibrates, i like it

LennyZCSD · 04-04-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by the_student

I guess mine is different. It happens to me only when I am in 6th and letting the car coast and decelerate around 60-70mph

I have a white 370 does the same thing, seems to have different vibrations at different times but always on the deceleration?? maybe it's a white car thing,, I have also had the tranny replace a while back, crunching in 5th..

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-04-2012, 04:08 PM

5250 miles. No Rattles Anywhere.

11-07-2010, 04:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I fixed this noise the other day: Take the shifter cover off and examine the rubber boot underneath. If it is pushed down, it is likely pushing the spring mechanism (for the push down reverse) into the housing when in gear, causing the rattle/vibration at high rpms. Unbolt the center console to access the shifter plate bolts. Unbolt the shifter plate holding the boot down, lift it completely up, re-bolt it back down. Lift the rubber boot up slightly over the little white zip tie you can see helping holding the leather boot on. You will have to work it a bit to get it up and over. Once it is up in place, use a zip tie to zip tie the rubber boot in place. Reinstall the center console and shifter cover and you're done. My noises are gone and the leather boot looks better because since the rubber boot is up so high, it holds the leather boot up and it looks very nice. Hope this helps you guys! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

12-27-2011, 02:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Lol @ shifter vibration complaints. Welcome to being a 370Z owner __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

12-27-2011, 10:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I always just thought it was due to all the power at my disposal, coming from a 170HP car before lol. Never noise but it just vibrates, i like it __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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11-01-2009, 08:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
AH370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia - Sydney Posts: 168 Drives: 11' 370z, 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	Car is booked in thursday to get checked out. Its a little worrying this is occuring after just 2 weeks. With how much this engine vibrates I'm hopping its not going to be a constant battle with rattles

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AH370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia - Sydney Posts: 168 Drives: 11' 370z, 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	well got car back from dealership, they didn't fix the shifter rattle. Said its most likley a characteristic of the gearbox, yeah what ever!.did the usual lubricate and inspect next service - ha Hey Pharmacist - glad to hear you sorted it out, when you say the boots do you mean the actual leather boot or is there something else? I may give this a try

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12-27-2011, 02:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
gmr19 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 116 Drives: '11 370Z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Just got back from the dealer for this issue. They ordered the silver-painted shift bezel assembly with boots. I'll report back with results later in the week.

12-27-2011, 08:57 PM	#27 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	bbzzZzzZ

04-04-2012, 04:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
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