My Maxima is making a scratching noise while driving

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
136,000 MILES
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MAXIMADRIVERPHAY
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We just got back from driving 500 miles from vacation, when we got into our town the car started making a scratching noise while in gear. When you put the car in neutral the noise goes away. Also when you are in gear and driving the noise seems to lessen but will build back up if you shift gears. Any advise as to what this may be would be wonderful!
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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Would you explain "scratching" been working on cars for 48yrs never head of scratching?
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:17 PM
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MAXIMADRIVERPHAY
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Sorry may be describing it incorrectly, I suppose it could be described as a grinding noise.
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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Manual or automatic trnas?
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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MAXIMADRIVERPHAY
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Manual transmission
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe input shaft bearing failure so higher gear the less grinding? if yes then input bearing. Trans full of oil?
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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MAXIMADRIVERPHAY
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Since the noise has started have not gone above 3rd gear since have just been around town but it does seem to be less in 3rd than in 1st or 2nd gear yes. All fluids were checked before going on vacation.
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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Need to in have someone chek it
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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