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The sound is a slight, grinding noise, not very audible or noticeable unless you are accelerating slowly(or specifically listening for it, which is what you are always doing after you hear it for the first time).
My '05 Automatic coupe made this noise from the beginning as well. The service tech at the dealership told me about the ABS check, although he thought it was a bad time for the car to run that check, because they get a lot of transmission questions about it.
I bought my car last october, and the sound is always the same. It has not gotten any worse. But, it only happens the very first time you first shift into drive and start moving, after the car has been sitting for a while. After that first noise, you no longer hear it when starting from a stop at a traffic light. If it was the transmission you would likely hear it everytime the car shifted from first to second gear.
Hopefully this helps ease your mind a bit.
It does sound like the ABS engaging now that you mention it.
Roll
There are options like the horn sounding when you lock the car, etc.
I can check to see where in the range mine is set. My lights do come on under bridges, in covered parking, my garage, etc. It has never bothered me. If I have a complaint about them, it’s that they go off too early. I like running the headlights in dim light, especially since I travel some county two lane roads while on my commute.
I end up turning them on all the time under those circumstances. As a side note, if you leave the lights on all the time, they will automatically shut off a minute or two after you park the car. (That’s another thing you can adjust as I recall, how long the lights stay on after you park.)
I hope I am not confusing options I had in the FX35 with the G35 Coupe. I’ll confirm this and post again.
Roll
Glad to hear that you were able to get something from Infiniti regarding the brake issues on the 05x. I've experienced similar problems and just had my brakes replaced today for the 3rd time at 22,000 miles. The dealer was able to get a factory allowance so that they covered the front brakes including resurfacing the rotors but I still had to pay for them to do the rears. This seems to make me think that they realize that there is a problem although they aren't admitting it. My dealer on Long Island has been very helpful but their hands seem to be tied when it comes to this problem. If I remember correctly, you said you were also in NY. Do you mind letting me know who the attorney was that helped you as I'm thinking about persuing this further against Infiniti. My email address is NMEMISSL@AOL.COM is you don't want to post it here.
Thanks
Andy
I wrote several complaint about the rattling noise and I didn't receive any reply.
This is ridiculous customer services for what we paid for the car!!! :mad:
It was my good relationship with the Dealer that made a difference. If the Dealer goes to bat for you, (with Infiniti), you are more likely to get results in my opinion.
Roll
The problem involves the computer system and they "assure" me that it is not damaging the car. This has now been going on for 6 months. Nissan Consumer Affairs also confirmed they are "aware of th issue" but offer no solution or any type of compensation for driving a defective car. They keep saying they are trying to find a solution.
The dealer, Infiniti of Coconut Creek, (The World's largest Infiniti dealer...) is doing nothing to help the situation. They have not offered any solution and when I took the car in for the 9,000 mile check-up, they charged me full price. They will not let me bring it in for a 3rd "official attempt" at correcting the problem, because they have no solution. (Of course, this limits my ability to file for the Florida Lemon Law.) The owner of the dealership refuses to respond to my messages.
I was wondering if anyone else has the same issue. I am preparing to file a lawsuit next week.
In 2005 or 2006 they added the rev matching function for downshifts. I particularly enjoy hearing the motor upspin to match revs for a downshift.
So, is the upspin/rev matching function working on your car? Can you say exactly when the shudder occurs and for how long. You can feel this in the cabin I take it. Ground speed and engine speed when it happens?
When was your car built? I'd like to compare build dates.
My car was built in March of 06 and went into service 5-25-06. I have 7400 miles on it now, with very few problems.
Thanks,
Roll
Another question for help: yesterday, for the first time I drove in the dark and found out that the regular headlight (not high beam) was kind of low in range. it almost feels like the light's angle is too low, not high enough to cover longer distance. can i adjust that?
thanks
On upshifts I find there are a variety of "effects" depending on conditions during the upshift. I'm talking about the manual mode, and relating this only to my experience in a 2006 auto Coupe.
I find that under full acceleration I get a bump on upshift if I run the engine out to the red line, (or just before the limiter cuts in). If I shift a bit earlier, say 5200, the shift is smoother many times. I don't mind the bump by the way but it does get your attention. If I nail the throttle and then lift a little on the pedal, the shift drags out. This I don't like; it's not crisp enough to suit me. I also sometimes get the bump if I am manually shifting but only moderately accelerating. This is especially true if I hold it in gear longer than it would be if shifting automatically.
I have hit the limiter a few times and though doing so won't damage anything, it's disconcerting.
I thought the G35 had a learning feature. Shifting aggressively for a time triggers a spirited driving mode; driving like grandma triggers a standard mode. Anyone know if that’s the case?
Roll
I was confusing my FX35 (since sold) with the G35 Coupe. Though the Nav screen opens some functions, the Coupe version does not give you the wide variety of setting options for functions in the vehicle that the FX version does.
So my apologies to the groups on the misinformation.
Roll
Also, sorry for the mis-information.
All the dealers blame it on the driver's driving. The thing that none of us realize is that the dealers are independent from Nissan. Nissan can't tell them what to do and they can't tell Nissan what to do. My service manager was kind of surprised that I was getting something from Nissan because they can't even get Nissan to admit there is a problem.
Nashville Business Journal - October 19, 2006
Nissan Motor Co. has announced a pair of recalls affecting more than 150,000 vehicles.
The company, whose North American headquarters is located in Nashville, earlier this month sent a letter to the federal government announcing a recall of nearly 24,000 vehicles in its high-end Infiniti brand because of a problem with the headlight assemblies.
According to the letter, the component was included on Infiniti G35 coupes manufactured from June of 2005 to September of 2006. According to the letter, an inspection by the lamp supplier, Ichikoh Industries, of Tokyo, found that the lamps did not meet requirements. The vehicles were not manufactured in the U.S.
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/othercities/nashville/stories/2006/10/16/- daily32.html?b=1160971200%5E1363774
Campaign Number: 06V394000 Date: 2006-Oct-13
Component: Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Defect Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ‘VERTICAL GRADIENT’ AND ‘HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES’ REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
Consequence Summary: THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
And just to be clear the lights are not too bright but rather not bright enough?
Roll
The Orlando dealer did tell me they have seen other 2006 G35's with auto transmissions having the same issue. I even tried threatening them with going to NHTSA and didn't respond.
-Fit of the baby seat in the back seat area
-Trunk space for stroller and paraphenalia
-Overall ease of use with baby
thanks,
Odd to say the least.
Roll
What this will do is raise the rev limit, open the throttle plate to max at wide open throttle, and alter the timing curves, and other modes essential to take full advantage of the mods you made. Not cheap, about $500 but you will be glad you did it.
Intake mods do not make too much difference, but once you add a more free flowing exhaust you start altering the air/fuel ratio especially at high rpms. It will tend to lean out. Not the best condition.
Go to www.g35driver.com to learn more about making mods for more power. There is more to it than just bolting on more parts. The G35 engine is highly tuned for a stock engine already. So once you want more power, you need to have a deeper understanding of the full effect of each change.
can someone briefly sum up the potential problems and benefits with this vehicle. I just want to get a general idea of what i need to be aware of....
thanks!
I'm waiting for the dealership to call me back, but I'd like to have some idea what it is when I'm talking to them. Unfortunately being a female they tend to try to make me do everything. It got cold for a few days about a month ago and I had the same problem. But the lights stopped coming on after 2 days so I didn't take it in the shop. I talked to the service guy and he said the brakes probably need to be replaced. I told him they were just checked and were a 3 in the front and a 4 in the back. Then he said maybe it's the master cylinder causing the brakes to be bad. Which I obviously know that the master cylinder not functioning doesn't require me to replace my brakes. This was month and a half ago.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
In anyway, I also now hear a rattling/creaking (Almost sounds like the suspension isn't tight enough) from the back wheels when I'm turning and applying some brake pressure. Thanks!!
Recall announced in the Nashville Business Journal (Nissan's North American Headquarters is in Nashville)
Nashville Business Journal - October 19, 2006
Nissan Motor Co. has announced a pair of recalls affecting more than 150,000 vehicles.
The company, whose North American headquarters is located in Nashville, earlier this month sent a letter to the federal government announcing a recall of nearly 24,000 vehicles in its high-end Infiniti brand because of a problem with the headlight assemblies.
According to the letter, the component was included on Infiniti G35 coupes manufactured from June of 2005 to September of 2006. According to the letter, an inspection by the lamp supplier, Ichikoh Industries, of Tokyo, found that the lamps did not meet requirements. The vehicles were not manufactured in the U.S.
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/othercities/nashville/stories/2006/10/16/- - daily32.html?b=1160971200%5E1363774
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• kcd061 (Oct 27, 2006 10:19 am)
#2321 of 2337 Re: Headlight problems - Recall Announced [kcd061] by kcd061 Oct 27, 2006 (10:19 am)
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Oh and one more thing I have found - so as you can see it doesn't look like they have started notifying consumers yet.
Campaign Number: 06V394000 Date: 2006-Oct-13
Component: Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Defect Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ‘VERTICAL GRADIENT’ AND ‘HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES’ REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
Consequence Summary: THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
#2322 of 2337 Thanks on the headlight notice. by rollbar Oct 27, 2006 (12:31 pm)
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I'll ask the dealer about it next service. My car was built in March of 2006.
And just to be clear the lights are not too bright but rather not bright enough?
Roll
This is a long shot and you likely already considered this..... With winter on us, and the sun lower on the horizon now, I find my automatic setting turning the lights on sooner and off later. I am speculating but wonder if it has to do with the light source being at a lower angle and so not picked up as soon by the sensor on the dash.
Anyone have an answer to this?
Thanks,
Roll
Paul
El Cajon, California
Allan G35 2004
I'm not sure about the lights but did find out that the SLIP light and VDc light (in the X) were coming on because my brakes needed to be replaced. Luckily I had heard a weird noise so I took a tech with me on a ride and it turns out the compression rods were loose which they fixed under warranty. Since it was a relatively long ride we were talking about the brakes and i mentioned that I just bought the car in September (it was a year old) and with 3000 more miles on it they said the front brakes were at 3 and the back at 4. He said they never should have sold it, Infiniti has a policy that when they prep a used car, if the brakes are below 50% they replace them. Since sales didn't do it, Infiniti replaced my front brakes and rotors, my back brakes and resurfaced the back rotors for no charge. Luckily I took the guy with me this morning (and he put everything together) or I would have just spent alot of money on brakes. Not loving that the sales guy did that, but at least they made good on it without me even asking them to. So many problem buying it used, I'll never do that again, even a year old. They tried to cut alot of corners and in the end they paid for it. I do have to say though, they've repainted the hood, front fenders, and the front and back bumpers too. So no complaints on the service end. Just thought I'd pass the info along.
Roll, if I'd seen the post before getting there, I owuld have asked the tech about the lights, not sure why that is, but mine do come on quicker, but I always feel like I may have left them on, even with the auto setting, since they do seem to stay on for a long time.
Wild
I would first check the cabin air filters.
I know your car is new, but if those filters got any moisture in them at any time, then that is most likely your cause.
They're fairly inexpensive, so it's a good first step in trouble-shooting.
If you don't see water pooling at the bottom of the car on a hot day with the AC on, take it to the dealer because your condenser is plugged and not allowing the moisture out.
Enjoy the car it is a blast to drive :shades:
I have only used store purchased CD's.
Another thing I noticed was the store bought CDs do sound much better than my MP3 compilations. I guess they burn them at something better than 128k.