Need help...got an irritating noise in my driver door!

**Straight Shooter** · 08-31-19, 20:54

Gents, we cover a lot of topics here in GD...but mods if this aint kosher, 86 it. Here goes.
Got a 2014 Nissan Altima with 63000 miles.
Of late Ive got a whirring, grinding,gear type noise in the driver door, just loud enough to drive me batty.
Right under where my left arm rests while driving, sounds like. Thoughts..guesses..ideas on what & how to fix?
As for Nissan, Ive had two..no more.
Thanks for any help!

**1_click_off** · 08-31-19, 21:22

Is there trim on the outside of the door? If so, check to see if it is coming loose.

Edit: or front mud flap

This is an odd one for sure.

**Straight Shooter** · 08-31-19, 21:31

Originally Posted by 1_click_off

Is there trim on the outside of the door? If so, check to see if it is coming loose.

Edit: or front mud flap

This is an odd one for sure.

No, nothing like that. Its on the inside of the door, like it might be some kinda motor for the locks, window or mirror..something like that.

**FromMyColdDeadHand** · 08-31-19, 22:43

Start pulling fuses ?

**1_click_off** · 09-01-19, 07:18

Do you have to be moving?

Does it happen with the radio on and or off? If the radio is on, it could be magnetic interference coming out the speaker.

**1_click_off** · 09-01-19, 07:19

Might could also be a loose support that is rubbing.

**Averageman** · 09-01-19, 08:30

Does the window work properly?
I would seriously consider that my motor for my widow might be making that noise, it certainly, as you describe it sound that way. The power windows on my 04 Colorado finally gave up. I took the trim off and zip locked them up in 2015.
If the little lever gets some built up crud, you'll be sending a signal to the motor.