high pitched noise (like mosqito sound) from engine

kjz · 07-08-2014, 12:48 AM

Anyone's Z making high pitch noise (like mosquito sound) when you accelerate? Its coming from engine.. My Z is 2012 and barely past 15,000 mile... will be taking it to dealer but wanted to know if anyone else had same problem.

DEpointfive0 · 07-08-2014, 12:57 AM

I think it's the ECU whine

kjz · 07-08-2014, 12:59 AM

Thats what thought after research but noticed its different after watching video of a Z having ECU whine problem. This sound suddenly started so I dont think its normal though..

shaun66 · 07-08-2014, 01:21 AM

It could also be the diff or power steering pump. Lots of whining in the car. I just pretend its a supercharger.

SouthArk370Z · 07-08-2014, 02:00 AM

If the whine is coming from the passenger footwell area, it's probably the ECM. If it's coming from the engine compartment, it could be a lot of things (injectors, PS pump, ...).

Jordo! · 07-08-2014, 04:16 AM

Allegedly, there is also a throttle body whine.

kjz · 07-08-2014, 05:15 AM

Sigh.... I just bought this Z 3 months ago and it's already causing problem.. 2012 Z just past 15,000 miles.. it was CPO....

****..

Zoren 370 · 07-08-2014, 06:09 AM

I never believe the CPO **** with the stealership!
Imagine they even made you pay extra for that!
Hopefully they will fix it!

jcosta79 · 07-08-2014, 07:02 AM

Could be mosquitoes...

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2014, 07:07 AM

IIRC wasn't the ECU whine issue corrected for or during the 2010 model year?

OP, are you new to manual transmissions, or manual transmissions in sports cars? Could just be typical gear whine.

jwick · 07-08-2014, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

IIRC wasn't the ECU whine issue corrected for or during the 2010 model year?

OP, are you new to manual transmissions, or manual transmissions in sports cars? Could just be typical gear whine.

I have a 2010 and mine whines all the time....

oh, that's the turbo....nevermind

On a more serious note OP there are a lot of noises specific to the VQ platform going on under that hood. I would not automatically assume there is something seriously wrong with it. It is runs, acts normal and they don't find anything you might just be alright.

Limeybastard · 07-08-2014, 07:30 AM

Funny when I bought mine I heard a whine after shutting engine down from the engine bay area. It only occured once so far.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2014, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Funny when I bought mine I heard a whine after shutting engine down from the engine bay area. It only occured once so far.

Probably the fuel pump.

Fountainhead · 07-08-2014, 11:27 AM

So many mosquitoes in FL that's all I hear outdoors....Live music and age prevent me from hearing that noise, haha.

kjz · 07-08-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

IIRC wasn't the ECU whine issue corrected for or during the 2010 model year?

OP, are you new to manual transmissions, or manual transmissions in sports cars? Could just be typical gear whine.

Nope, i'm not new to manual transmission and my friends who drives manual as well thinks there is something wrong with this noise. They couldn't figure out what exactly is causing the noise

07-08-2014, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
kjz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 70 Drives: 2011 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	high pitched noise (like mosqito sound) from engine Anyone's Z making high pitch noise (like mosquito sound) when you accelerate? Its coming from engine.. My Z is 2012 and barely past 15,000 mile... will be taking it to dealer but wanted to know if anyone else had same problem.

07-08-2014, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I think it's the ECU whine Trips likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	It could also be the diff or power steering pump. Lots of whining in the car. I just pretend its a supercharger. Masterbeatty and Smashley like this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	If the whine is coming from the passenger footwell area, it's probably the ECM. If it's coming from the engine compartment, it could be a lot of things (injectors, PS pump, ...). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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07-08-2014, 12:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
kjz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 70 Drives: 2011 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	Thats what thought after research but noticed its different after watching video of a Z having ECU whine problem. This sound suddenly started so I dont think its normal though..

07-08-2014, 05:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
kjz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 70 Drives: 2011 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	Sigh.... I just bought this Z 3 months ago and it's already causing problem.. 2012 Z just past 15,000 miles.. it was CPO.... ****..

07-08-2014, 06:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	I never believe the CPO **** with the stealership! Imagine they even made you pay extra for that! Hopefully they will fix it! Streetlife likes this.

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	Could be mosquitoes... Smashley likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	IIRC wasn't the ECU whine issue corrected for or during the 2010 model year? OP, are you new to manual transmissions, or manual transmissions in sports cars? Could just be typical gear whine. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-08-2014, 07:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Funny when I bought mine I heard a whine after shutting engine down from the engine bay area. It only occured once so far.

07-08-2014, 11:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	So many mosquitoes in FL that's all I hear outdoors....Live music and age prevent me from hearing that noise, haha.

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