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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Altima / July 2005

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1999 Nissan Altima chirp/click sound

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Snakebitedude - 29 Jul 2005 05:09 GMT
I have a 1999 Nissan Altima that makes a chirp/click sound in the engine
area at regular 45 – 60 second intervals and the engine loses power as
though I took my foot off the gas for a split second at the same time.
The sound is more noticeable (louder) while accelerating.  I noticed it
about eight months ago about the time I had belts replaced (coincidence?)
and the sound seems to be a progressively louder since then.  Any ideas?
Remco - 29 Jul 2005 14:28 GMT
> I have a 1999 Nissan Altima that makes a chirp/click sound in the engine
> area at regular 45 - 60 second intervals and the engine loses power as
> though I took my foot off the gas for a split second at the same time.
> The sound is more noticeable (louder) while accelerating.  I noticed it
> about eight months ago about the time I had belts replaced (coincidence?)
> and the sound seems to be a progressively louder since then.  Any ideas?

Does the AC running make it more pronounced?
Snakebitedude - 29 Jul 2005 15:12 GMT
The AC does make it more pronounced.
Remco - 29 Jul 2005 15:32 GMT
> The AC does make it more pronounced.

Does your tach drop? The tach has been dampened slightly so you may not
see it, unless the surges are longer.

It might be something belt related -- check to make sure they have been
tightened correctly and that the idler operates correctly (you might
want to get a repair manual to your car - a haynes manual would explain
how to do that).

I'd also check the connections to the battery and alternator.
If you are able, check the voltage across the battery while driving.
(you could, for instance, measure it on your cigarette lighter outlet
-- you should not see a significant change when the car surges).

Something like this could be caused by many things (ignition, fuel
supply, etc). You may want to go to autozone or pepboys as they will -
free - scan your car's computer using a special tool. The computer
often retains its error codes so, if an error code has been thrown, it
might get you a clue as to what is really going on.

Remco
Snakebitedude - 29 Jul 2005 15:13 GMT
The AC does make it more pronounced.
NissTech - 30 Jul 2005 03:05 GMT
tighten or replace the belts with factory OEM parts

> I have a 1999 Nissan Altima that makes a chirp/click sound in the engine
> area at regular 45 - 60 second intervals and the engine loses power as
> though I took my foot off the gas for a split second at the same time.
> The sound is more noticeable (louder) while accelerating.  I noticed it
> about eight months ago about the time I had belts replaced (coincidence?)
> and the sound seems to be a progressively louder since then.  Any ideas?

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