Hey guys - Forgive me if this topic has been covered before. I've got an 06 Pathfinder and last week every time I began reversing the car began making this creaking/swooshing noise. The noise speeds up when the car speeds up, and if I back up in neutral (I have a steep driveway), the noise does not occur. So its only when Im in reverse gear and going backwards.
Im going to try and take a video tonight and record the noise and try to post it somewhere for you guys to hear. But in the meantime, any ideas as to what this could be?
I've heard a "low brake pad" noise/squeal and it doesn't sound anything like that really.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Here is a little video of the noise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xg-5Nphtjk
Weird noise when reversing.
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Just my luck, drive to the dealership today and for the first time in a month it doesn't squeak. Hopefully it either is gone forever OR it squeaks again tomorrow morning when they move the truck into the shop to fix a mirror that broke this weekend from a kayak falling on it. TPMS was also on at noon, and then turned off at 7 on the way to the dealer. I guess I just needed to threaten my truck with going to the dealer to get fixed to make the problems go away.
My path makes similar noise. (Sounds similar to a rubber friction)
I lifted rear wheel and went under the truck to trace the noise. Seems it is coming from transfer case or front U-joint of rear drive shaft. The noise is clearly hearable while turning the wheel or driveshaft. The U-joints looks good (visually) and there is no play.
I lifted rear wheel and went under the truck to trace the noise. Seems it is coming from transfer case or front U-joint of rear drive shaft. The noise is clearly hearable while turning the wheel or driveshaft. The U-joints looks good (visually) and there is no play.
I took mine to service at dealership and asked them to trace the noise.
In my case the sound is from rear dirve shaft front u-joint. Dealer said that it is quite a usual for PF as the u-joint gets rusted over the time. So, I'll replace the u-joints of rear dirve shaft soon. I've done this with for front drive shaft and it is a quite easy job to do.
In my case the sound is from rear dirve shaft front u-joint. Dealer said that it is quite a usual for PF as the u-joint gets rusted over the time. So, I'll replace the u-joints of rear dirve shaft soon. I've done this with for front drive shaft and it is a quite easy job to do.
The OE u-joints are not serviceable, there is no grease zerk to add more grease. They are considered sealed units. Over time, this seal deteriorates, and allows moisture in, allowing it to rust.
When you change your u-joints, change them with serviceable ones. Just don't forget to grease them up every so often.
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When you change your u-joints, change them with serviceable ones. Just don't forget to grease them up every so often.
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