Hi everyone,
I've had my Rogue for about a month and a half with about 1000 miles on it now.
I've noticed a slight driveline surge when starting from a complete stop a few times. It's kind of hard to explain, but it's similar to the driveline surge on a motorcycle when the chain is a tad loose. It's only happened to me twice, but my wife has also experienced it a few times also. I'm thinking that the transmission hasn't completely downshifted to it's lowest gear ratio or something, and when I get going from a stop it feels like the CVT is trying to set the proper ratio.
Also, I've noticed that there is a single knocking sound when I first get going in the morning. It's usually about 70F outside, and after about 25 yards I hear a single quiet knock and that's it. It happens every morning. I had a Saturn that exhibited the same problem years ago, and the dealership said it had something to do with the ABS system.
Anyone experience these idiosyncrasies?
Driveline surging & knock noise
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crypto1300
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Re: Driveline surging & knock noise (crypto1300)
The ABS system on most Nissans will do a self test within the first few few feet of driving after startup. You will hear the clicking/knocking noises for a second or two as the ABS solenoids activate. It is completely normal.
Read the manual on page 5-27:
Quote »Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electricpumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. Thecomputer has a built-in diagnostic feature thattests the system each time you start the engineand move the vehicle at a low speed in forwardor reverse. When the self-test occurs, you mayhear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in thebrake pedal. This is normal and does notindicate a malfunction. If the computer sensesa malfunction, it switches the ABS off andilluminates the ABS warning light on theinstrument panel.[/quote]
Read the manual on page 5-27:
Quote »Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electricpumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. Thecomputer has a built-in diagnostic feature thattests the system each time you start the engineand move the vehicle at a low speed in forwardor reverse. When the self-test occurs, you mayhear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in thebrake pedal. This is normal and does notindicate a malfunction. If the computer sensesa malfunction, it switches the ABS off andilluminates the ABS warning light on theinstrument panel.[/quote]
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crypto1300
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Re: Driveline surging & knock noise (philipa_240sx)
I must have missed that section.philipa_240sx wrote:The ABS system on most Nissans will do a self test within the first few few feet of driving after startup. You will hear the clicking/knocking noises for a second or two as the ABS solenoids activate. It is completely normal.
Read the manual on page 5-27:
Thank for the info. MAHALO!!!