Nissan Versa (N17): Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) troubleshooting

Nissan Versa 2nd generation (N17) Service Manual / Engine / Engine mechanical (EM) / Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) troubleshooting

NVH troubleshooting Chart

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

  1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
  2. Confirm the type of noise.
  3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
  4. Check specified noise source

If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Location of noise Type of noise Operating condition of engine Source of noise Check item
Before warmup After warmup When starting When idling When racing While driving
Top of engine rocker cover cylinder head Ticking or clicking C A A B Tappet noise Valve clearance
Rattle C A A B C Camshaft bearing noise Camshaft journal oil clearance Camshaft runout
Crankshaft pulley cylinder block (side of engine) oil pan Slap or knock A B B Piston pin noise Piston to piston pin oil clearance Connecting rod bushing oil clearance
Slap or rap A B B A Piston slap noise Piston to cylinder bore clearance Piston ring side clearance Piston ring end gap Connecting rod bend and torsion
Knock A B C B B B Connecting rod bearing noise Connecting rod bushing oil clearance Connecting rod bearing oil clearance
Knock A B A B C Main bearing noise Main bearing oil clearance Crankshaft runout
Front of engine front cover Tapping or ticking A A B B B Timing chain and chain tensioner noise Timing chain cracks and wear Timing chain tensioner operation
Front of engine Squeaking or fizzing A B B C Drive belt (Sticking or slipping) Drive belt deflection
Creaking A B A B A B Drive belt (Slipping) Idler pulley bearing operation
Squall Creak A B B A B Water pump noise Water pump operation

A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related -: Not related

Compression pressure

Inspection Warm up engine and then turn it off. Release fuel pressure. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT). ...

Drive belt

Exploded View 1. Generator 2. Water pump 3. Crankshaft pulley 4. A/C compressor (with A/C models) Idler pulley (without A/C models) 5. Idler pulley 6. Drive belt ...

Other materials:

Fuel-filler door
Opener operation The fuel-filler door release is located below the instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely. Fuel-filler cap WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions. ...

Cold weather driving
Freeing a frozen door lock To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole, or use the remote keyless entry key fob or the NISSAN Intelligent Key. Antifreeze In the winter when it is antic ...

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