My Versa whistles... HELP!

[BTwisted2Metal]

So, I am new to the forum but I have an issue already.

Everytime I get over 45mph there is a strong whistle that everyone in the cabin can hear. It almost sounds like its coming from the steering wheel column or maybe the vents... not sure.

[kc5f]

Is your side mirror flush against the body? Long ago there were posts of folks with the same problem, and it was the way the mirror was installed at the factory. Warranty fix, too!

[Bubs daddy]

Don't know about a whistling going 45 or over but...

If you hear a constant tone whine when turning the wheel to the left, you may have a bad electric steering assist.

There's an electric power steering assist assembly that may be going bad. Take it back to the dealer and have him take a listen.

It's called an EPS steering column assembly. Also, a spiral ring may need replaced as well.

Take the Versa to a parking lot and start driving slowly making left turns. If you hear it the whine, this is what it is.


Modified by Bubs daddy at 1:09 PM 3/19/2009

[#1Tango]

there is some info on the FAQ

http://www.nissanversa.org/generalfaq.shtml

not sure if the this has to do with your problem but i thought i would contribute what i know

[iluvmyVersa08]

i have had this problem, it comes from my bug deflector (front hood).do u have a bug deflector?i only hear the whistling sound when its super windy outside and when i'm going over 90km per hour.

[BTwisted2Metal]

The whistle noise is a wind that seems to be entering the cabin. No I do not have a bug deflector and the mirror seems fine, but I guess I will take it into the dealer. Maybe see what they say.

[They Call Me Whatshisname]

id tell people its my turbo spooling up.

[IMHungry]

i have had this problem, it comes from my bug deflector (front hood).do u have a bug deflector?i only hear the whistling sound when its super windy outside and when i'm going over 90km per hour.

+1

Both of mine started whistling after the bug deflector was installed. It's the price to pay for protecting the front end.

I just turn the stereo up!

[iluvmyVersa08]

+1

Both of mine started whistling after the bug deflector was installed. It's the price to pay for protecting the front end.

I just turn the stereo up!

Lol, ya kind of annoying. It took me a while to figure it out. Kind of sucked because I installed it last summer before we went on a 3000 km road trip to Myrtle Beach. I hardly even notice it now though, I guess I've grown used to it. However, I noticed that it never really whistled that much during the winter months. Weird

[IMHungry]

Lol, ya kind of annoying. It took me a while to figure it out. Kind of sucked because I installed it last summer before we went on a 3000 km road trip to Myrtle Beach. I hardly even notice it now though, I guess I've grown used to it. However, I noticed that it never really whistled that much during the winter months. Weird

That's because cold air is denser. It'll whistle at a lower pitch....

[BTwisted2Metal]

Guess that's what I will have to go with...

thanks for the idea.

id tell people its my turbo spooling up.