clink sound when starting to move from red light stop sign or just starting

[DjFuscious]

ok i have a 2.5s 2007 with 45k on it when i start the car i let the idle drop and begining to go about my drive when i first step on gas to move i hear a clink sound from the front driver side / front of car it sounds like two keys taping just once or a spoon hitting a glass of water etc... the thing is its only when i go from stop to start does anyone have any idea what it could be please help

[lyon74]

Sounds like a loose nut behind the wheel LOL

[mynority]

if it only happens the first time you put the car in gear since starting it, its your anti-lock brake system self-test

[Throckmorton]

ok i have a 2.5s 2007 with 45k on it when i start the car i let the idle drop and begining to go about my drive when i first step on gas to move i hear a clink sound from the front driver side / front of car it sounds like two keys taping just once or a spoon hitting a glass of water etc... the thing is its only when i go from stop to start does anyone have any idea what it could be please help

I found this in the Altima Owners manual, page 5-22, under the heading of Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Self-test feature

The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk. noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunction, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. If the ABS warning light illuminates during the self-test or while driving, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.

"Owners Manual like parachute, only useful when opened."

[antmo0730]

Hey I have the same issue with my coupe, and i'm at 50K miles. People in the coupe section said that it was my "cotter pin" have yet to find out what the problem is. If your car is lowered then make sure you change it back to stock before you take it in to the dealer, because they want to charge me 500 just to take a look at the strut assembly. BTW my noise is coming from the passenger side...i think

[Bmore-coupe]

Its the ABS self test as stated above.