My car making a loud noise

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Asked by Cordo Sep 29, 2017 at 08:49 PM about the 2002 Nissan Altima

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hiii
My Nissan Altima would turn off while I'm driving or
stopped at a light. And Ive always been able to  start it back
up , sometimes it took me a 2-3 tries, but it always turned
back on.. this last time it didnt start, didnt make a noise.
Just my radio turned on.
Everyone is telling me it might be my battery or alternator.
I didn't think it would be battery because my radio still
turns on.
I got my battery checked out today and it was pretty low so
they tried charging it and it ended up being no good.
I bought a used battery and my car started, but it's making
a loud noise. It had already been making a noise, but now
it's even louder. Hard to explain. There is a screach sound
in it, and especially when I turn the wheel. Idk if those are 2
separate issues.
Can you tell me what it sounds like? I can't afford to take in
anywhere yet. But I want to get some kind of idea of what it
might be.

4 Answers

Screeching when turning the steering wheel is probably the power steering pump. I would also check the serpentine belt.

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Ok thank you. I still can't describe the other noise, but whatever it is, it feels like my engine or something under there is shaking.

1 people found this helpful.

If the check engine light is on have the codes read and post them here. Sounds are really hard to diagnose over the internet.

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