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Noise from my 2006 1.8S
by hawaii007
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Oct 04, 2006 (5:54 pm)
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Hey guys,
I just bought a Sentra about 4 weeks ago (posted in the buying experience forum about it) and overall I like my car, but there is this weird noise that is coming out of the dash area behind the steering wheel. It kind of sounds like a hissing or spraying noise, like when fluid or air is escaping from a small hole. I took it into the dealer twice, the first time they thought I was talking about the belts, so they fixed that, but then the next time they didn't hear the noise so they told me to bring it in and have one of their "noise experts" check it out. So I went in today, he sat in the car and right when I moved forward, the noise started up ever so slightly and he said immediately he knew what it was. He said it was the power steering fluid going through the system after the car warms up and it is a normal thing for all Sentras and it was not a defect. As a result, it isn't covered under the Lemon Law. Can anyone confirm that they have this noise with their Sentras as well and have you been getting the same response?
The noise is just really aggravating and I want it to stop!  
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Re: Noise from my 2006 1.8S [hawaii007]
by moparbad
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Oct 05, 2006 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: hawaii007 (Oct 04, 2006 5:54 pm)
Drive another 06. If they all do it, then have the dealership let you drive a different Sentra to verify.
I have no noise the way you describe the noise. The Sentra does have a fair amount of engine and road noise that are normal.
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moparbad
by hawaii007
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Oct 05, 2006 (8:13 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Oct 05, 2006 9:07 am)
Thanks for the information, the car has been surprisingly quiet in terms of background road noise and engine noise, just that annoying "squeaking/hissing" noise. The background noise from the street, I would even say it is quieter than my fiancee's RAV4. I wouldn't mind if it was just the engine being loud, it just seems to be something totally different. I guess I'll go back to the dealership and do some test driving since it seems to not be present in other cars.
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Re: Noise from my 2006 1.8S [hawaii007]
by godot4
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Oct 06, 2006 (9:09 pm)
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Replying to: hawaii007 (Oct 04, 2006 5:54 pm)
I bought my Sentra 1.8s Special Edition three weeks ago and it also has a very annoying noise under the dashboard. It seems to be coming from behind the speedometer. But it sounds like more of an electro-static noise (sort of like scratching or interference on a radio). It happens every time I step on the accelerator after the car has warmed up. The noise is loudest when gas is being actively fed to the engine – it diminishes when I take my foot off the accelerator and stops completely when the car is idling. The dealer heard it but couldn't figure out what it was. They told me to bring it back if it gets any louder. It's not extremely loud but it is noticeable and irritating. I'm planning on taking the car back to the dealer in a week or two. I'm not sure if this is exactly what you are experiencing. But, this noise is definitely not normal.
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Re: Noise from my 2006 1.8S [godot4]
by hawaii007
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Oct 06, 2006 (11:51 pm)
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Replying to: godot4 (Oct 06, 2006 9:09 pm)
godot4,
I think the noise you have is exactly the same that I have. Tell the dealer that you heard it might be related to the power steering system. I think the way you describe it is correct, it does sound like electro-static noise.
Thanks.
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Re: Noise from my 2006 1.8S [hawaii007]
by godot4
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Oct 07, 2006 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: hawaii007 (Oct 06, 2006 11:51 pm)
Thanks, Hawaii007. I’ll mention that to the dealer and will let you know what happens. By the way, several Nissan mechanics heard the noise I was describing and none of them told me that it was normal. So, I don’t think that this is something we should be expected to live with. I’ll keep you posted.
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godot4
by hawaii007
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Oct 10, 2006 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: godot4 (Oct 07, 2006 7:38 am)
Definitely keep me posted. A guy who knows something about cars took a look at it and couldn't quite figure out what it was but did not think it was normal either. And we got the noise to come by pressing on the accelerator AND turning the wheel to the left a little, maybe about 5 degrees or so. The noise was not present if I only turned the wheel without the accelerator. So that would tend to debunk the power steering contention. If I have time today I am going to take it back down to the dealer and set up an appointment. No one else seems to have responded that they have this problem so I am taking a guess it is not a normal noise.
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Re: godot4 [hawaii007]
by godot4
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Oct 10, 2006 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: hawaii007 (Oct 10, 2006 9:29 am)
hawaii007, don't necessarily give up on the power steering idea. After you mentioned it in your recent post I did some research and came across a Nissan Technical Service Bulletin for the 2003-2004 Sentra (TSB #NTB03096) that states: "An applied vehicle has a "HISS" noise from behind the dashboard after the vehicle has been driven for about 15-20 minutes." Furthermore, it tells the technician to listen for the noise while running the engine between 1500 - 2000 RPM and slowly turning the steering wheel. This just about exactly describes what I'm experiencing in my 2006 Sentra. It recommends replacing the power steering pump. I'm taking the car to the dealer on Thursday and will let you know how it turns out.
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Re: godot4 [godot4]
by hawaii007
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Oct 13, 2006 (9:46 pm)
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Replying to: godot4 (Oct 10, 2006 5:22 pm)
godot4
I am going to have them replace the power steering pump as well. Can you provide me with a link as to the service bulletin? That way i can print it out and show it to the service people.
Did I tell you about the person that listened to the car and said the noise was definitely NOT normal? Anyway...definitely let me know how it goes.
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