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Check out post 185 I think that might be your problem!
With the tech/NAV, you actually have 3 optical devices--a CD player (in the dash), a DVD player (for audio or movies in the center console armrest), and a DVD-ROM reader for the NAV (in the glove box).
The only problem may be in controlling the DVD menus. It can be done with the dash controllers, but I have found it is much easier with the rear display and the remote controller that comes with it.
I've had my M45 for about a month now with about 700 miles on it. Just yesterday I started to heard this annoying rattle near the moonroof area and figured it was the interior headliner making that sound. I believe some people might have had the same problems when I glanced through the forum a few months ago. Can anyone tell me what experiences they've had fixing this problem?
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We live in an area where skunks get creamed regularly on the freeways. We always leave the recirculate on though this strech of road, but forcing the A/C on is a rediculous waste of gas.
If the "A/C" is on, but the temp is set to, say 76, does the compressor actually kick on?
This is not correct. The upgraded audio system in the technology package has a DVD drive in the center console. You can play DVD audio while driving and video on the front display when stopped with the parking brake engaged. The 6 disk CD changer in the dashboard will not play DVDs.
As another poster mentioned, the A/C also serves to de-humidify the air making it more comfortable in high humidity areas and minimizing fog on the windows. Temperature is controlled by adding heat after the air is cooled and de-humidified by passing over the evaporator. With most automatic climate controls, even in cold weather, usually down to about 45 degrees or so, the A/C will still run for humidity control.
The air conditioner probably has only a 1 or 2 mpg effect on your mileage at most. Given that the M is not an economy car, the cost difference is not very significant. If you assume that you average 17 MPG with the A/C on and 18 with it off, and you then calculate the difference assuming you never turn the A/C on over 100,000 miles of ownership (unlikely), you'd save only 326 gallons of gas per 1 mpg difference or about $1000. In your case, turning it off only occasionally, your savings should be a lot less.
If it were me, I'd stop worrying about the MPG and enjoy the excellent climate control I paid for. If you continue to worry about fuel economy, you probably bought the wrong vehicle.
and the VX 8100 is not listed in Infinitis manual as a compatibal phone. Nice to know i will not have to change phones.
There is one setting on the phone that improves voice clarity. I don't have her phone here right now so I can't tell you exactly but, as I recall, you change the voice security setting from "enhanced" to "standard".
I have gotten the LG to pair ok and can make up the in car adder es book. But how do I ENTER THE AXXESS code FOR MY VOICE MAIL?
with # and a four digit to get to voice mail.
Thanks for you post.
Word to the wise, if your M is damaged, insist the dealer order the parts at the highest priority (customer care). The national Infiniti association admitted that the local Infiniti didn't order the parts at the highest priority until a month into the order. Now I can look foward to paying the horrendous rental car bill just in time for the holiday bills.
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( How do you overide the front DVD player to play without the emergency brake on )
N
Has anyone else had any funny steering wheel noises or clikcs when turning? Solutions? Thanks.
I'll notice the click when just making normal turns. It seems like it is related to the top portion of the steering wheel. Sometimes it seems like I can reproduce the sound by pushing the top or bottom of that top unit to try and move it.
Does anyone know how the buttons on the steering wheel are connected to the electronics in the steering column? Is there some sort of connector? I would almost venture to say that a connector of some sort doesn't rotate smoothly.
I've taken it in for service at my local Infiniti dealership and was told that they couldn't identify the problem nor could they find a TSB related to it. No help, really.
-Dirk
Perhaps the voice prompt should be changed to "Everyone please shut up for 5 seconds while I attempt to understand what the driver is going to say!"
I've a bit more than 2000 miles on my M45 non-sport. I've noticed extremely annoying buzzing sounds when going over highway seams or driving over those plastic lane markers (plastic reflectors). It seems to always come from a different location but mostly from the front passenger side. My suspicion is that it's coming from the seatbelt height adjuster on the right B pillar... Has anyone else noticed this?
This noise is just pissing me off so bad right now...
I hope your experience is as good should you choose to do aftermarket installs with your local dealer. Best of luck!
Fast forward to 2005 -- how is the same accomplished in our lovely M35/M45s? I clearly see the design supports OFF-->ACC-->ON, but can we go from ON-->ACC without having to go to OFF first? I find it really hard to believe the engineers did not design that sequence in the ignition system. Can someone please tell me it ain't so? If I have to cut the car completely off to get back to the music, the girl may be lost.....
-Dirk
How does your bluetooth work? In my car, the phones and car link up but the quality of sound both outgoing and incoming is terrible. I called infinity and the dealer and they are useless. Any suggestions? Also, who installed your satellite radio?
Joel
Regarding bluetooth, I am using a T-Mobile Razr. Setup was easy, and I was able to use BT to wirelessly xfer phone number entries to the car phone book based on the process outlined in an earlier post.
How does it perform? I have had persons say I sound like "i'm in a tunnel", but they get used to listening more closely during conversation. Incoming call quality is fine for me (or maybe I'm getting less sensitive in my older age!). Not sure Infinity/dealer can do anything about this -- I expect is working as designed, and there are too many variables at play (phone, signal strength, battery level of phone, BT transmitter, etc) to be bothered with from their perspective. Don't know if I have a suggestion here....other than ensure phone has as full a charge as possible!
BTW, my XM and spoiler were installed by local dealer in Atlanta area....
-Dirk
Just messin' with you. Anyway, I love my M45. The only issues I have with it is the poor sound quality of the voice recognition and the tracton control. I haven't seen what it will do for me in the snow yet, but you really have to finesse your launch to keep the engine from bogging down from a full throttle start. I would like to see a switch or button to disable it.
I think I might have the same comment as you on this one!
Allan
Last week, on a dry cool day, the VDC and Slip light lit up on the dash. I pulled off the parkway and shut the car down and restarted it. Both lights went out. I started driving again to see if it would light up again. In about 3 miles both lights came on together. I called the dealer and they told me to come in that day. I got a loaner and followed up the next day. The sensor they need (located in the stearing column) senses slipping and tells the car what to do as far a anti lock brakes and VDC are concerned.
The car has been at the dealer for 9 days b/c they cannot locate the part. The part will not be in the country until December 25th. Then a few days to get unloaded off the boat and to my dealer. I called the 800 number to complain and request expedited parts deliver via fed ex or UPS. Nothing, those people all tell me you must deal with dealer. I asked my dealer to put me in touch with the regional infinity manager. Nothing yet.
Dealer has been good, I have a loaner (2005 FX35), but I have become adicted to the creature comforts of my M. The one I miss the most is the bluetooth and the second in the keyless entry/ignigtion. I hate fumbling through my pockets for keys.
I have read this forum since before I was an owner. I remember other complaining about parts availability on the new M model. I hope this is not an ongoing issue with the car.
On a side note, I am in NY and we had our first snow of the season today. I was waiting to see how the M35X would handle with the stock Good Year tires and the all wheel drive. Can anyone out there share their experiences in the snow.
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I was able to get a great package from one of the national tire chains. I decided to get 17" wheels as they would provide better traction. I think the car has a more comfortable ride with the 17" wheels. Despite the up front initial cost, the snow and wheel combo is a great investment and it allows you to protect the expensive factory rims from scratches and pothole damage. You also save on the tread wear on the factory tires which are much more expensive than snows. You can get a wheel / snow tire combo for less than $1100.
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