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#2221 of 2485 shaking upon shifting to drive froma park by iamfrnk Apr 07, 2008 (1:11 pm)
Hi all, new to this forum. I have a 2005 altima 2.5S with 95,000 miles. Everytime i switch to D drive from a P parked position and drive, i hear a rattle from under the hood. It only happens from the Park to drive situation and never reoccurs as i drive.It does not occur if i go from P park to R reverse. I thought it was the heat shield but it's not because i took it to a mechanic. Does anyone have this problem and did u find a solution? Replies to this message: motoguy128 (Apr 08, 2008 10:44 am) iamfrnk (Apr 08, 2008 3:39 pm) motoguy128 (Apr 10, 2008 10:05 am)
#2222 of 2485 Re: shaking upon shifting to drive froma park [iamfrnk] by motoguy128 Apr 08, 2008 (10:44 am)
Replying to: iamfrnk (Apr 07, 2008 1:11 pm) Does the rattle sound a little like a Buzz? Is it very precise, short and a little like a pump? It's most likely the ABS system initalizing. It's pressurizing the servos and doing a self check with the speed sensors. It can only do this when you first start rolling. On some cars it will do it while in reverse, others in drive.   My wife also heard thsi noise. I haven't noticed it, but I've probably used to it form the '04 Accord I had. Replies to this message: iamfrnk (Apr 08, 2008 3:39 pm) motoguy128 (Apr 10, 2008 10:05 am)
#2223 of 2485 Re: shaking upon shifting to drive froma park [motoguy128] by iamfrnk Apr 08, 2008 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: motoguy128 (Apr 08, 2008 10:44 am) It's more of a spring that got moved and vibrates.You mentioned pump, but more of a bump. The noise is predictable and is not random in any way. And the second thing you mentioned, it is only when it starts rolling for the first few feet. thanks in advance. Replies to this message: motoguy128 (Apr 10, 2008 10:05 am)
#2224 of 2485 ABS pump by motoguy128 Apr 10, 2008 (10:05 am)
Replying to: iamfrnk (Apr 08, 2008 3:39 pm) Yup, defintely sounds like it's the ABS unit (servo driven pump motor I think, like on my motorcycle) going through it's initilization. Totally normal. The manual might make some mention of it. I wish dealers imformed their customers about it.
#2225 of 2485 Premature worn of rear brake pad by winsan Apr 15, 2008 (10:08 am)
I rotated the tires of my 03 altima last weekend. I checked the brake pads, and I noticed that the inner pad of the driver side rear brake pads was worn - more than even the front pads. The outer pad was still good. I also noticed that the outer side of the disc was rusted. I would assume the disc would have smooth surface from having friction with the pad. What caused this? Is this serious? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 15, 2008 12:19 pm)
#2226 of 2485 Re: Premature worn of rear brake pad [winsan] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 15, 2008 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: winsan (Apr 15, 2008 10:08 am) Probably the caliper is not sliding properly in its guide. Disassemble, clean, grease, reassemble, new pads.   Visiting Host
#2227 of 2485 Re: 2007 Nissan Altima [deluxe123] by wrenchturner Apr 19, 2008 (4:24 am)
Replying to: deluxe123 (Apr 04, 2008 1:27 pm) Have you checked to see if its something simple like the trunk light not shutting off? It can kill the battery overnight. Its a simple check, you can hop in the trunk and have the lid closed or you can use a test light (looks like a small screwdriver with a light bulb inside the handle and a electrical wire coming out the end of the handle), now when everything has turn off on the car ,disconnect the neg. battery cable, put the test light between the battery terminal an the neg. cable. If the light comes on, something is on. You can then disconnect wires/ take out light bulbs to see if the test light goes out.
#2228 of 2485 Altima Hybrid by dkich Apr 20, 2008 (4:40 am)
I will be picking up my new Altima Hybrid Tuesday and I am a little nervous as to the overall quality ( rattles and squeeks ) that I read about. Are these a common condition of the cars?   dkich Replies to this message: jd10013 (Apr 20, 2008 6:16 am) skinsfan3 (Apr 20, 2008 7:09 am) busiris (Apr 20, 2008 12:11 pm)
#2229 of 2485 Re: Altima Hybrid [dkich] by jd10013 Apr 20, 2008 (6:16 am)
Replying to: dkich (Apr 20, 2008 4:40 am) depends on you. if your really picky about those kinds of things, then I'm sure you'll find at least one to complain about. But, if your comfortable with the normal amount of rattles and squeaks that every non-luxury car has, then there's nothing to worry about. Replies to this message: skinsfan3 (Apr 20, 2008 7:09 am)
#2230 of 2485 Re: Altima Hybrid [jd10013] by skinsfan3 Apr 20, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: jd10013 (Apr 20, 2008 6:16 am) try checking consumer reports magazine

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