911turbo

iTrader: (3)

Hey,
I noticed when i opened my hood i hear a ticking noise near the passenger side throttle body.... if i rev it'll go away and then when it idles or is at like 1000rpm it will still be there. cant hear it if im sitting in the car, but only outside.

Anyone know? or anyone else have this?

AUC2MIC

Get the software update

Weiboy718

iTrader: (10)

VVEL!

are you still using the conventional oil?

DmfG37sTT

Thats what I was thinking but didnt want to say anything lol

Mike_10PL

Got same problem but I'm pretty sure that if I go to the dealer he will tell me that its nothing or he can't hear anything..

myk1013

iTrader: (2)

VVEL bank 2. theres a TSB for it.

Have your dealer reprogram your ECU.

obgbinob

Here's the Technical Service Bulletin...

Classification: EC08-010B
Reference: ITB08-028B
Date: October 23, 2009
2008 G37 COUPE; NOISE FROM BANK 2 VVEL ACTUATOR
The ECM Part Number Table and ACTION have been amended. PARTS INFORMATION has been deleted. Please discard all earlier versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2008 G37 Coupe (CV36)
IF YOU CONFIRM:
A slight ticking / tapping / knocking noise coming from the Bank 2 (driver side) VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) actuator.
ACTION:
1. Refer to Step 2 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on.
2. If this bulletin applies; reprogram the ECM.

SleepyMonkey

OP is saying passenger side - same TSB?

bluecoupe

um, op has an '09 and the tsb applies to '08s.

SpartanG37S

iTrader: (1)

Time bomb? **RIMSHOT**

911turbo

iTrader: (3)

anyone know whats up????? the noise is coming from the top of the of the engine.

Weiboy718

iTrader: (10)

you didn't answer my question.

are you still using conventional oil? it's most more than likely your VVEL is making that noise. i had that when i bought my car and they reflashed it and used ester oil, noise never came back.

911turbo

iTrader: (3)

im not to sure.. dealer does the oil changes.

Frankyg37s

iTrader: (3)

bank2 looks like you will get a free ester oil change and ECU reset that will fix the problem then if u want to make sure it doesnt come back you have to keep paying up the rear end for ester oil

Weiboy718

iTrader: (10)

you can buy other synthetic oil that has ester based which will be significant cheaper than the dealers $12 per quart.