Shaking at sixty km/hr

2006 NISSAN MAXIMA
205,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID SUTTON
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I had a check engine light with error code p0420. Had it cleared but it seems that the car rattles for a few seconds when I hit sixty km/hr. Any ideas?
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May 4, 2017 at 2:19 AM
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HMAC300
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420 code is a catalytic converter bad it may have broken something inside causing the noise. Other than that have a mechanic check this locally as we cannot hear it.
May 4, 2017 at 6:08 AM
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DAVID SUTTON
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Ok. Thanks. It almost feels like a phone vibrating in your hand for 2s. Mechanic said it may be a bad cylinder 2 spark plug.. But that's all they could see
May 5, 2017 at 11:14 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like the tires could be out of balance as well, here is a guide that will help you see any other problems the car might have.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-shakes-when-accelerating-or-braking

Please let us know what you find ;)

Cheers, Ken

May 8, 2017 at 4:54 PM