Strange noise when driving

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sjrh1972
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Qashqai Model: Mk.1 Qashqai - J10 (2006–2013)

Post by sjrh1972 »

Hi,

We have a 2009 Qashqai +2 petrol manual that has started to make a strange noise when driving. The noise sounds like a ball bearing rolling around inside a metal can, its more a high pitched rattle than grinding or crunching. It's a constant sound that does not increase in pitch with acceleration, or change when turning. It also doesn't matter if the car is in gear or whether the clutch is engaged or not. I've checked the wheels for any obvious sign but nothing stands out and there is no obvious play in the wheels to indicate a wheel bearing issue. All drive shaft gators are in good condition, no leaks. Only thing that has happened is that the clutch is starting to slip but the noise was present before this began.

Anyone had anything like this before?!

TIA

andy2019
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Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:47 pm
Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by andy2019 »

i would have said it`s the wheel bearings, you`ll need to get it jacked up on a ramp at a garage to find out i think.
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