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Higher pitched Engine noise at about 2200 RPM

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:35 pm
by DaveALave
Hey all. I just purchased this Pathfinder and noticed yesterday a higherpitched engine noise at about 2200 RPMs. It doesn't happen until after driving for a couple minutes but then occurs on about every acceleration afterwards.
Can't pinpoint yet where exactly it is coming from, I have a couple ideas but wanted to see if any of you have had or heard of this issue as well. Suggestions / fixes?

Thanks

Dave

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:49 pm
by deermjd
Couple of things to consider.

There is a Technical Service Bulletin out for the VIAS: NTB05-015b

2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER, FRONTIER; RATTLE NOISE FROM VIAS POWER VALVE ACTUATOR / INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR
There is a rattle noise coming from the Variable Induction Air Control System (VIAS) Power Valve Actuator /
Intake Manifold Collector at engine speeds around 2,200 RPM.


Also, it could be your timing chain tensioner. Would you describe the high pitched sound as a whine? Here's an example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAdR9XnazCo

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:50 pm
by tlee_20
Does it sound like a power steering whine? Sound follows engine RPM? If so it is probably secondary timing chain shoes.