Infiniti M35/M45 Maintenance and Repair

max929

I have also used the RCA inputs in the rear of the center console to play from a MP3 audio device through the AUX selection. However, I had no sign of any interference/noise etc that you experienced. I did run the MP3 device off its own battery though and NOT connected to the cigarette lighter.

Good luck.

alanpreston05

Yes, the interference disappears when the device is not connected to the car through the power outlet or cigarette lighter, which is to be expected. There are ways to further shield the alternator or (wiring component or whatever) that creates the interference, but I'm clueless as to what would work on this techno-car (yet another reason I love my M!)

Thanks

james27

You might try a different dc power adapter. Some may have higher quality power supplies that should minimize or eliminate the noise.

worldski

Has anyone changed the brakes on the M. How many miles did they last and was it rear or front brakes. I also need to know if they are better replacement brakes?

Thanks

james27

I haven't had to replace pads, but have used this brand before http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/performance/psearch.php?part_number=E35DP21671-

racytracy

Love the M35x and was about to purchase one, but then realized it didn't have the Xenon headlights. (Read the issues about the headlights, but still like the whiter lights.) Anyone know if I can add Xenon headlights after market? Rather than pay the $3K for the Adv Tech Pkg to get the Xenon lights? (Dealer said there is some weight issue and that's why I can't get them without adding Adv Tech Pkg.) :confuse:

allagaroo

I have the same problem. I want the Xenon lights but have no interest in the lane departure warning or intelligent cruise control. On top of that is the $800 for the lights which I would be willing to pay. I have them now on my A6 and really like them. They are available in the journey package on the the base M35 and standard equipment on the sport as well as the G35. It doesn't make sense to me??????

ghstudio

I reported earlier that at some gas stations, the gas pump stops well before my M35 gas tank is full and I have to wait a minute/two minutes before Iu can start to fill again. This is most likely caused by a faster gas pump...however, this is not isolated to one or two gas stations...there are many that still pump gas relatively fast.

Infiniti's official "solution" is to change the gas vapor canister, however that did not solve the problem. I have now spoken to a few infiniti owners who have experienced exactly the same problem. I can go to the same gas station with my honda and there is never a problem...this seems to be an M35 problem.

I am now thinking there may be a design flaw in the M35 which causes this problem. When filling rapidly, the vapor can't escape the tank fast enough and it stops the nozzle.

Twp solutions are to either go to different gas stations or pump slower...but that is not the right answer. Sort of like saying drive at 40 if your wheels shimmy at 50mph.

How do others feel about this problem?

blov8r

The doors do NOT lock automatically, and it's an odd oversight. It's not a feature exclusive to luxury cars. ... I've seen it in just about everything I've driven in the last few years. IMO a silly oversight. Bart

james27

I guess I can see where some people would feel more comfortable with doors automatically locking, but maybe its just that I don't drive in areas where I ever worried about it. I'd be more worried that if I needed it, I'd have trouble getting out, or help getting in. Some of the more sophisticated systems automatically unlock when it detects the airbags going off, but not all that many.

Personally, I find the thunk upon starting out and the low-end cars' failing to unlock when stopping a pain...you have to unlock each time you want to get out of the car (blame that on GM's rental car and suppliers'choice maybe).

So, to me anyways, I find it a lot of to-do about nothing. If it could be turned off, then, I suppose you could satisfy everyone. My vote is leave it the way it is...it would not be on my hot list of reasons to not buy the car, and apparantly, Infiniti thinks so, too.

poorprof

Suppose you are driving and you are on the car's phone. Then you pull into your driveway and want to continue to talk, but want to turn the engine off. When I do this, the car goes to lock (disconnects the phone), then goes to lock with the next push and I have to call again.

Am I missing something?

james27

If you open up the phone and use it, on mine at least, it doesn't drop the call when you shut off the vehicle's engine. You could switch it to accessory and when the car relinked to the bluetooth, go back to the speakerphone. I'd have to read the manual again, I don't think the thing can be cycled to accessory mode from run except through off.

bcorig

Put the transmission into neutral, press the starter button, the negine will go off but the system will remain on in Accessory and the phone will remain on (at least it workes for my iPOD).

blov8r

There's so much tech on these M's that they should chain the salesman into the car for the first week you have one! LOL :lemon: Bart

alanpreston05

You can also "double click" the starter button as you would a mouse. This will turn off the engine and go straight to ACC. If you click too quickly, the car will start to shut down and then re-start. It works very well once you get used to the feel.

Alan

jvogl

Yes, it does. The car is still fairly new so I am trying to isolate the cause. It has different sensitivity at different pumps.

I am averaging 19-19.5 MPG driving 75% HWY, 25% city. It's a little disappointing. The transmission needs a 6th speed.

guest

The double click works like magic. Thanks!

guest

The double click works like magic. Thanks!

blov8r

My driving "routine" was getting me 16.7 - 16.9 until I hit 10K --- now I'm getting 17.4 - 17.5. Maybe my computer's off, but maybe the engine's just loosened up!

Bart

james27

I've got a little over 10K miles on mine, and my M35x's computer says 20.6mpg average on this tank (about at 1/4 right now). I'd say my average so far is just under 20. Normal interstate traffic around here is 70-80mph (except when it stops!).

guest

My driving's all local, stop and go from home to offices. I think I've been on the hiway 3 times in 19 months for a total of perhaps 200 miles. Seems a waste of a great car.

Just picked up my second nail in one of my 19" Potenzas. First one got the sidewall ... adios $400; second one was patched yesterday and should be fine.

Bart

dubb

1) Has anyone ever installed open (cold) air intake on their M35x ? If so, what are your observations ? (e.g.; gas mileage, horsepower, etc. ).

2) Does anyone have a picture of their M35x with tinted windows and crome pillars ? If so, please send pic to: kaidegraaf@yahoo.com

Thanks

csrmax

I purchased my 2007 M45 Sport in the middle of August and presently the car has approx 1600 miles on it.Recently,(in the last month or so) the interior has been getting a lot condensation on the INSIDE of the windshield, rear and side windows, and sunroof when the car is parked(either in the garage overnight, or at my train station during the day). It's gotten so bad that the interior smells like wet laundry left in the washing machine overnight!! I've checked all the carpeting in the interior and trunk and have found no wet spots. The car is scheduled to be "serviced" for this issue on 11/25, but if anyone has heard of this problem, or has any idea of what it might be, I'd GREATLY appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks!!!
CSR

donbregman

Do you have the ventilation set to recirulate the interior air? If so, this might be your problem Set to to "Outside Air" intake.

csrmax

Thanks!! I'll check
Have a good holiday

m35bloomington

I took delivery in July of one of the first 2007 models, an M35X and your desription is exactly what I experience on a 2 mile stretch, slightly hilly and curved road I take regularly. The car pulsates in and out, like a torgue converter/tranny problem at speed of 37/38 MPH on the gauge. I've reported to the dealer and have now scheduled a Dec service appointment. Their reaction at the service desk, Infiniti of Bloomington, MN has been "well if it happens at the same speed and rpm's, that may be just the way the specs are. Please understand that there may be nothing we can do about it". This is very disappointing and not what I expected from the Infiniti brand. The brake pedal is also very irritating, sounds like a toy when you lift your foot off quickly. The service writer says "that's the way it. There are switches to monitor features of the car and those switches are making the noise". ANY RESOLUTIONS from others on how their Infiniti dealer has satisfied either of these 2 issues?

blov8r

I've been visiting this thread since picking up my M35 Sport in April of 2005 and this is the first such complaint I've seen. You've described the stretch of road as "slightly hilly and curved" and that pulsation issue HAS been a regularly posted complaint v. the Lexus GX470 (my wife's car) and I have experienced it on similar uneven terrain when driving hers. The solution posted on the Lexus website was simply to downshift one gear to keep the revs up and get the car out of the never-never land of being in a shift zone. Works for the Lexus ... so maybe that's the issue and solution. Bart :shades:

seriousdrive

Anybody having a problem blowing fuses with the rear cigarette lighter. I keep my monster cable plugged in the AV all the time, with or without ipod, and chargers that work in front blow fuses in the rear. What's up with that? Thanks for the comments.
2006 M35X all black and sweet.

seriousdrive

My friend was telling me that the 2006 classic nissan 3.5/280 hp can be upgraded to the 306 hp that infiniti is plugging into its models this year by installing the new microprocessor that controls the new motors. Makes sense, it is the same motor, and its all electronically controlled. Would love to know if anybody has investigated this.

2006 M35X (and it really doesn't need the extra juice but what the heck)

blov8r

Will keep looking in ... hoping someone has the answer! A 10% boost in power isn't necessary, but it sure would be fun to have!

Bart

jlbtx3

Had it happen once when the car was about a month old, but never since then. It happened at a pump that we've had trouble with on other vehicles, however.

jlbtx3

I have a 2006 M35x - eight months old - with the Journey package, but no navigation system. Over the life of the car, periodically (2 or 3 times per week, the car won't start for two or three tries). The dealer has looked at the car, but was unable to duplicate the problem.

Over the past three months, periodically, the console monitor will not light up for anywhere from 15 seconds to more than five minutes. Had the dealer look at that too, and they could not duplicate the problem. They also told me the typical time for the display to light up on the M's in their lot was 45-60 seconds. Seems to defeat the purpose of the rearview monitor unless you want your gas mileage to go downhill fast.

At any rate, has anyone else had these problems, and if so, what did the dealer do about it?

arlingtonva1

I just got a 2006 M45 Sport a few weeks ago. I noticed the rattling noise towards the rear of the car everytime I hit a speedbump or pothole going 5 to 10mph. It was driving me crazy. I checked the spare tire, it was locked down tight. So, I took it in. I made the mistake of trusting the Infiniti service department. They told me it's the sport supension and that noise is "normal". Luckily your post informed me that it's probably the parking brake. I'll report back when I take it back to the dealership and show them how to do their job.

twhite6279

My monitor lights up instantly with the Infiniti logo and the camera comes on as soon as I put it in Reverse. Your dealer is full of it!

shcmd

I have a new 2007 M35x. Now that the weather is cold, I am for the first time using the heat portion of my heat and cool seats. They seem to take forever to heat up, and do not warm to the degree that my old Volvo S80 did. Any ideas?
Thanks.

m35bloomington

Bart-See #697, "Infinit M35 shakes/pulsates when cruising at 37mph 1400 RPM by chib Oct 29, 2006 (3:21 am)
That's the same issue I have with my M35x. An auto mechanic defines it as "hunt and peck of the tranny &/or torque converter". Honda and Toyota took pride 10+ years ago of eliminating those traditional irritations of the older cars. I tried the autostick shifting over that you recommended and said a Lexus product shared the same issue. I cannot consider that a remedy of a $52K sticker product eveytime I'm in a 35 speed limit driving zone and doing about 37/38MPH. Hills/curves aside, it still happens. I'm looking for a dealer remedy/fix of this problem that I outlined and is very similar to the #697 description.

bcorig

My '06 M35 with Navigation monitor comes on instantaneously. Dealer must be aware of this.

dubb

1) Has anyone ever installed open (cold) air intake on their M35x ? If so, what are your observations ? (e.g.; gas mileage, horsepower, etc. ).

2) ALSO, does anyone have a picture of their M35x with tinted windows and crome pillars ? If so, please send pic to: kaidegraafyahoo.com

Thanks

awd2003

After getting a few car washes I noticed scrapes on both left wheels. I'm pretty sure it is from the wash track. I have the factory 18" wheels on 2006 M35x. Anyone else have this problem?

bcorig

No, I've been damaging my wheels the old fashioned way - running into curbs, miscalculating turns - just makes the Chrome Aftermarket wheels all that closer to reality.

arlingtonva1

Once I printed out the service bulletin, another service dealership knew exactly what it was. Since then, no problems with rattling. Lesson learned here is don't listen to your service tech without doing your own research first. Thanks to sfcharlie for the tip.

galway1965

Not that it is something i ever intended on doing but five days into my lease i had this happen. I was not that familiar with the car at that time and I pulled into my driveway and turned it off. the radio was on so i did not hear the beep to let me know it was in drive.i pulled the key out of its holster(should this happen,its still in drive) and got out of the car. before you know it i was running after the car and managed to get in and stop it all this while my 6 year old is in her seat. Not everybodys situation is the same but i have a pretty steep driveway and it does not bear thinking what might have happened.Now it would seem to me that anybody who has spent any amount of time driving, at one time or another has turned their car off while in drive,while struggling to get your keys out you realize it is in drive and you put it in park and off you go.This is not the case with the people at infiniti who maintained that they are conditioned to putting the car into park and have never had this(the three i talked to ) in their driving career. So i ask anyone who reads this to check it out.Put your key in the holster or not,have the car on a slight grade,have your music on at a reasonable volume and turn your car off in park.Tell me if you think this is a problem or am I the one that is unreasonable.thanks for reading ,i know its a long one.I asked to get out of the lease and get into another car(infiniti)and they wanted 3k for the week i had used it.

galway1965

just to correct something ,if you are checking this out I meant to say turn the car off in drive not in park. thanks

james27

I'm one of those people that actually use their parking brake. It is normal procedure to engage it when I park. So, if in this case it was actually in drive, it wouldn't move unless you wimp out and make a token stab at the parking brake. If you've ever seen what is actually holding the car in place with the park pawl, you'd use the brake, too. Even in park, a good rap and you might find your car at the bottom of the hill. That won't happen if the brake is on, too. As a side benefit, it also means it won't usually freeze up the one time it is checked during inspection - using it regularly lets you know when it might need to be lubed or replaced long before you run into problems.

c5_4fun

I have "paired" my Blackberry to my M35x's bluetooth system multiple times. Seems as though I get it paired and the car identifies the connection with my Blackberry every time I enter the car and works great for about a month at a time. Then about every 30 days, the car loses the connection; my Blackberry shows it's trying to connect to the car's bluetooth, but the car no longer recognizes the Blackberry. Anyone else experience this problem, and how did you resolve it?

zidecar

"I pulled into my driveway and turned it off. the radio was on so i did not hear the beep to let me know it was in drive. I pulled the key out of its holster(should this happen,its still in drive) and got out of the car. before you know it i was running after the car and managed to get in and stop it"

If I recall correctly from reading the owner's manual, one needs to push and hold the start button for several seconds to actually turn off the engine while it is in drive. This is intended to prevent accidental shut-off while the car is moving, i.e., as a result of inadvertent pushing of the start button.

If I understand what you are saying, you pushed the start button, thought the car was turned off and actually exited the car with the engine running and the car in gear. As a new user, it took me a few trips to get myself into the habit of looking at the dashboard when I shut the engine down to confirm that the engine has turned off. Another indication is that the radio should go off if you have successfully shut the engine off. With a keyless fob, one doesn't have the same positive acknowledgment of engine shut-off as when one turns off the ignition and physically removes a key. Of course, if you were to insert the fob into the dash slot to start the car, then you would have the same type of operation as with a key, i.e., you would not be able to remove the fob until the engine actually turned off. I suspect however, that most M drivers take advantage of the convenience of not having to insert the FOB to start the engine. I appreciate the safety concern that you are raising. However, as the automobile and its driver interfaces evolve, it will necessitate changing certain habits along the way. Unfortunately, many of us don't fully appreciate the extent to which such habits need to change until we have an experience such as the one that you have described.

allagaroo

Can you play the radio with the ignition off? I know I can in my Audi for an hour at a time and in our Mini for 20 minutes.

J

james27

You need your fob, but yes. Just don't have your foot on the brake when you push the start button. Instead of starting, it will go into the accessory position. The Audi's method is easier...just turn the radio off then on again without the key (i.e., with the car off).

galway1965

the problem i had is a little different than what you mentioned. i actually did turn the car off(and did not need to hold the ignition for any length of time) ,took the fob out of its slot and walked. The problem was that the car was still in drive. i did not hear the beep because the radio was still on. do you not think this is going to cause a problem for some m owners down the road. Check it out for yourself and see what you think about the alarm system to let you know what you have done vrs the old way of not letting you take your key out.

hoda2

I have the exact same issue with my new 2007 M45. They take forever to heat up and sometimes they do not heat at all. I had heated seats on my previous car (Lexus) and never had an issue with them. I took my car to the dealer but of course everything was working fine when I was there. They thought I was making it up. I am glad someone else has experienced this problem. Unfortunately, I still did not figure out a solution.... Can anyone help?