My Noise Problem Identified

jpit · 11-25-2009, 02:09 PM

For those who have the high pitched noise coming from the engine compartment (not the ecu), the problem has been identified. The noise is
coming from the throttle bodies which are electrically controlled. I disconnected the harnesses and sure enough the noise stopped (also threw a code). Took this info to Nissan and he said that some of their other cars have this problem also.

cab83_750 · 11-25-2009, 02:17 PM

Did i not mention to you about the throttle last night in my post?

great job! Hope Nissan can take your findings and do something.

Zeto · 11-25-2009, 02:18 PM

Nice find!

antennahead · 11-25-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

For those who have the high pitched noise coming from the engine compartment (not the ecu), the problem has been identified. The noise is
coming from the throttle bodies which are electrically controlled. I disconnected the harnesses and sure enough the noise stopped (also threw a code). Took this info to Nissan and he said that some of their other cars have this problem also.

Yep, I don't notice it when driving, but when you turn the car off, the "whine" continues for about 2 seconds after the engine shuts down, then fades out.

John

Modshack · 11-25-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

For those who have the high pitched noise coming from the engine compartment (not the ecu), the problem has been identified. The noise is
coming from the throttle bodies which are electrically controlled. I disconnected the harnesses and sure enough the noise stopped (also threw a code). Took this info to Nissan and he said that some of their other cars have this problem also.

Interesting.....I noticed when I installed the Stillen grounding kit, that both TB's get a dedicated ground line...Maybe they know something Nissan does not??...
I thought about that for a minute and realized thet the TB's are mounted to a plastic mainifold and not grounded other than through their harness..I couldn't see where it would be more than a redundant ground, but maybe not..
No noise on mine BTW..

jpit · 11-25-2009, 02:48 PM

Modshack, Where did the Stillen ground get installed on the throttle body? Thanks.

Modshack · 11-25-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

Modshack, Where did the Stillen ground get installed on the throttle body? Thanks.

A ring connector Under one of the 4 bolts that hold it to the manifold..

kenchan · 11-25-2009, 02:56 PM

LOL one ring connector and wire shuts up all ringing, whining, and crying all together...(?) dang...

kannibul · 11-25-2009, 02:58 PM

Modshack · 11-25-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

LOL one ring connector and wire shuts up all ringing, whining, and crying all together...(?) dang...

Err....well, we haven't determined that yet, but for those with noise, trying a simple ground connection might be worth the few minutes just to check..

jpit · 11-25-2009, 03:50 PM

I just tried it and noise doesn't stop.

Silver37 · 11-27-2009, 09:30 PM

I hope you don't also have the ECU noise since the TB noise is faint in comparison.

avitech · 11-28-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpit

For those who have the high pitched noise coming from the engine compartment (not the ecu), the problem has been identified. The noise is
coming from the throttle bodies which are electrically controlled. I disconnected the harnesses and sure enough the noise stopped (also threw a code). Took this info to Nissan and he said that some of their other cars have this problem also.

Oh thank God it looks like the problem had been identified. For a while now it had been a big mystery. It is hard to say if Nissan would fix this kind of problem. On the Warranty terms and conditions it says it doesn't cover out of place sounds, noises, vibrations, and what not. The attitude is, "If it's running fine despite the noise; then it is not covered under warranty". Kind of screwed up I know but that is just how it is with these Corporations. Considering how much money people spend on a 370Z starting at $34,000; it would be better if there weren't any of these noises that are out of place.

On a side note when I went to the Subaru test drive event near Malibu. I noticed that those cars performed flawlessly. There was not a single noise out of place at all. I wonder what had happened to Nissan.

theDreamer · 11-28-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by avitech

Oh thank God it looks like the problem had been identified. For a while now it had been a big mystery. It is hard to say if Nissan would fix this kind of problem. On the Warranty terms and conditions it says it doesn't cover out of place sounds, noises, vibrations, and what not. The attitude is, "If it's running fine despite the noise; then it is not covered under warranty". Kind of screwed up I know but that is just how it is with these Corporations. Considering how much money people spend on a 370Z starting at $34,000; it would be better if there weren't any of these noises that are out of place.

On a side note when I went to the Subaru test drive event near Malibu. I noticed that those cars performed flawlessly. There was not a single noise of of place at all. I wonder what had happened to Nissan.

For him it has been identified, there are still two variables in the noise. The one posted in this thread and the ECU in the other thread. Noises are bound to happen, this one seems a bit overlooked, but at the same time it is now a high "failure" rate as I will put it. Not everyone has it, so all internal testing could have come back fine, plus many are only having the issue after 5,000 or 6,000 miles.

antennahead · 11-28-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

For him it has been identified, there are still two variables in the noise. The one posted in this thread and the ECU in the other thread. Noises are bound to happen, this one seems a bit overlooked, but at the same time it is now a high "failure" rate as I will put it. Not everyone has it, so all internal testing could have come back fine, plus many are only having the issue after 5,000 or 6,000 miles.

............and the throttle body noise is minor, and cannot be heard when the engine is running and you are driving.......... the inside/ECU noise is an entirely different animal, and is hard to live with for those that have it.

11-25-2009, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	My Noise Problem Identified For those who have the high pitched noise coming from the engine compartment (not the ecu), the problem has been identified. The noise is coming from the throttle bodies which are electrically controlled. I disconnected the harnesses and sure enough the noise stopped (also threw a code). Took this info to Nissan and he said that some of their other cars have this problem also.

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Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Nice find!

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jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	Modshack, Where did the Stillen ground get installed on the throttle body? Thanks.

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11-25-2009, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	I just tried it and noise doesn't stop.

11-27-2009, 09:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Silver37 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: US Posts: 21 Drives: G37S, Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 15	I hope you don't also have the ECU noise since the TB noise is faint in comparison.