Possible Nissan OEM clutch system issue - Everyone Read

MB_Z · 12-05-2011, 03:59 PM

I'm going through similar problems mines a complete grind going into 2nd not at high RPM though happens on low RPM around 2k 2.5K will grind/ skip across itself for about 12-15 times that's 12-15 individual grinds i feel before it goes into gear.
that situation has happened about 10 or 12 times and 1 time it would not let me in 2nd at all had to pull over restart car then i could go in 2nd.

Ive been battling with the dealer for the last two moths in and out of it at least 5 times for this problem now. dealer says they cant replicate so i should call Nissan directly to open a file and get some one else to look at it.
did that about 4 weeks ago and today got a call back from Nissan saying they are unwilling to send a technician until the dealership finds the problem.

For me that last call from Nissan was the last straw and i will be seeking a lawyer and going for lemon laws now its ridiculous how little help some one gives you after you just hand over all this money for a car.
I'm NEVER buying Nissan again and will make sure every one i know knows of my experience knows how little Nissan will help them if they ever get in trouble and seriously urge them to spend there money on a different car company

Compdoc777 · 12-06-2011, 09:44 PM

My cars clutch is not balanced correctly causing the input bearing to whine. I can feel the vibration in the shift knob while at idle. My car only has 10k miles and I just bought it used with the mileage. Did not notice the tranny problem until I had driven it for a few days. Seems to shift just fine, but it is chewing up the input shaft bearings and pilot bearing. This is easy to tell if the car is making whine pressing the clutch if it stops then it's the clutch. Could be a bad batch of pressure plate with a balance problem.

ChrisSlicks · 12-07-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Compdoc777

My cars clutch is not balanced correctly causing the input bearing to whine. I can feel the vibration in the shift knob while at idle. My car only has 10k miles and I just bought it used with the mileage. Did not notice the tranny problem until I had driven it for a few days. Seems to shift just fine, but it is chewing up the input shaft bearings and pilot bearing. This is easy to tell if the car is making whine pressing the clutch if it stops then it's the clutch. Could be a bad batch of pressure plate with a balance problem.

The cars do this brand new, this is normal. Slight whine on the input shaft when no gear is engaged, and it goes away on clutch in. Slight transmission vibration felt through the shift knob. Just accept it as normal and enjoy the car - it's a Nissan trademark.

12-05-2011, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
MB_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 69 Drives: 11 370Z BS M6 SP Rep Power: 16	I'm going through similar problems mines a complete grind going into 2nd not at high RPM though happens on low RPM around 2k 2.5K will grind/ skip across itself for about 12-15 times that's 12-15 individual grinds i feel before it goes into gear. that situation has happened about 10 or 12 times and 1 time it would not let me in 2nd at all had to pull over restart car then i could go in 2nd. Ive been battling with the dealer for the last two moths in and out of it at least 5 times for this problem now. dealer says they cant replicate so i should call Nissan directly to open a file and get some one else to look at it. did that about 4 weeks ago and today got a call back from Nissan saying they are unwilling to send a technician until the dealership finds the problem. For me that last call from Nissan was the last straw and i will be seeking a lawyer and going for lemon laws now its ridiculous how little help some one gives you after you just hand over all this money for a car. I'm NEVER buying Nissan again and will make sure every one i know knows of my experience knows how little Nissan will help them if they ever get in trouble and seriously urge them to spend there money on a different car company __________________ Factory NISMO suspension l HPS/K&N l F.I. 12" CBE

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12-06-2011, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Compdoc777 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nismo #4 MB Rep Power: 15	My cars clutch is not balanced correctly causing the input bearing to whine. I can feel the vibration in the shift knob while at idle. My car only has 10k miles and I just bought it used with the mileage. Did not notice the tranny problem until I had driven it for a few days. Seems to shift just fine, but it is chewing up the input shaft bearings and pilot bearing. This is easy to tell if the car is making whine pressing the clutch if it stops then it's the clutch. Could be a bad batch of pressure plate with a balance problem.