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While reading this forum i realized that I also do have some of the issues described by the other owners. For example when i start my car and pull back from the parking lot, there is some strange noise like for half second. CZZZZT... that sounds to me like suspension, or something what has wire on it.
That happens only when i start the car and drive like with 5 m/h and only then. If i drove the car for 5 minutes and stop somewhere for a drink or coffee, and start the car again after 10 minutes the sound is not there.
And that happens almost every time when i pull my car from the parking lot in the morning.
I had the same jingling noise under the hood like a week ago and it came all of a sudden one morning.
I went to a mechanic and they said that there is some issues with my left (cooling) fan motor.
They found the assembly for 230$ online and the delivery was next day. Now i have brand new assembly. This assembly includes both left and right fan motors, the left and right fan blades, and the shroud.
And the sound is gone. All together for 390$.
I am beginning to think that this vehicle belongs to a certain variety of citrus fruit, namely a lemon. I hope I am wrong.
Thanks to all who contributed to this topic.
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Re: grinding noise/wheel bearing, refer to post #411. No resolution. Starting to do it even on milder days when it gets into the 50s and 60s. Infinity told me to bring it back when sound was unbearable and then change wheel bearing but they couldn't guarantee it would fix it. Ridiculous.
Signing off for now until I have any meaningful updates! Thanks to all.
I know your post is old but I was wondering if you had any update regarding the Michelins you bought, how many miles you have on them? Still a good purchase?
Also, any negatives of buying the larger size? (Turning Radius?)
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I've heard stories in years past of people going with a set of Falkens, and I briefly considered getting Kumhos, but overall, I'd say the Primacys are your best bet.
Interesting in what you have found.
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The noise only occurs when I began to accelerate. Anyone else having this problem??
Also, When I turn right corners, my front right strut/shock (don't know) makes noise. anyone knows about that??
Regarding noise when making right turn, Do you live in cold climate? Does it go away after it is warmed up? My 2004 I35 makes this grinding noise when I turn right while it is cold outside. Also, for the first few minutes, I can hear it makes this rumbling noise when car is shifting from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd gear. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the wheel bearing, however, it is still the same. I have 1 more year of extended warranty left. I will MAKE them fix the problem before it expires. Please let us know what kind of noise and in what conditions.
I have an extended warranty I purchased at the time of buying the car. It expires in the next year. I am afraid to even attempt to use it because I have heard alot of issues with "extended warranties"
I recently purchased a 2002 Inifinty I35 and when I bought it, it had a broken lens on the headlight assembly. I need to replace it now. I have purchased the assembly (outrageous cost) and need to install it. My boyfriend and a friend are planning on installing it tomorrow and I was wondering if there is anything we need to know about this before we get started. Any and all help is appreciated.
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My headlights are working great now! I found a reference somewhere that said there are three 10 mm bolts holding the head light in place, two on top and one on bottom, which is accessed from the front wheel well. According to my boyfriend it is best to take the bottom one out first. And, like it said in the information I received, it's hard to get out, even once the bolts are removed.
I will probably insist on 5W30 the next time, though...
I'll bet that if it is an oxygen sensor it's $300.00.
Any update on this issue?
I will take you advice on the lucas fuel injector cleaner stuff. Auto Zone for diagnostics? Didn't know that. I'll let you know.
Thanks again.
(I'm still betting I need an O2 sensor.)
Emissions-related powertrain DTCs, Mode 3:
Electronic control unit ID: 10
P0021
"A" camshaft position - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 2)
Continuously monitored systems DTCs, mode 7:
No diagnostic trouble codes recorded.
My friend says it's either the timing belt or timing gear. He says I need to take it to an Infinity dealer as he can't handle it at this time. He also thinks it might be time to replace all the belts. He reset the light and we will see what happens. I attempted to call the only local dealers in my area, which are Nissan dealers, they are closed today and won't be opened until Tuesday, as this Monday is a holiday. So, the story continues.
I wonder if the cleaner would help? I will probably check into it if the light comes on again?
Funny, I was on my way to Auto Zone to pick up some that Lucas stuff and the engine light went out. But, I did buy it, used it, and did confirm that Auto Zone will check the codes for you if needed. Been three days and the check engine light is still on. I also checked the fluids, the tire pressure, gas cap, and filled it up with premium gas which I don't alway do. Go figure.
So now, like another poster, my problem appears to be intermittent
Keep us posted (as will I).
today i went to the Infiniti car dealer in Salt Lake City, UT. Everything was fine with the car (Infiniti I35). A told them that i just want to change my motor oil. After waiting for a while like 1 hour the car was ready.
Everything was OK till then. Then the maintenance manager came to me and said that there is many thinks what i have to fix in the car and gave me a list.
Keep in mind that i did not ask them to do any inspection on the car. I just wanted to change my motor oil. So when i got the list i saw that the total price to repare all the "problems" what they think there is, was 2300$.
Before that i was using the services of another auto repair and the car was just fine. I rejected to pay 2300$ and to fix what they think was not OK with the car.
I bought the car 6 months ago and did all the tuneup on it, and the car drives just great.
I JUST WANT TO ASK EVERYBODY ABOUT YOUR OPINION. I THINK THAT THOSE GUYS ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE SOME MORE MONEY.
Almost forgot, thank you for checking with Auto Zone. I thought it was a big deal to be able to find out why the check engine light is on.
And one last thing, I hope. When your check engine light comes on, how long does it stay on? When I first got the car I ran the gas very low, it didn't run dry but it did get close. For a couple of days after that, the check engine light came on then went out. Now it has been on for a couple weeks. Is that significant or not? :confuse:
The Check Engine Light is annoying (I'll just loose a little sleep over it) but I must say I do love my I35.
I bought the car from an Infiniti dealer two/three months ago (I'm former toyota avalon guy) and it runs/looks great. The options are the best I've ever had. Mine is an 02 and only had 54K on the clock. I typically drive my cars till about 100K and them pass them down to the kids.
Anyways, keep those cards and letters coming on the CEL, we'll figure it out sooner or later.
If you love to keep this car around for while, you might consider this step up in maintenance service: Using Synthetic Oil with Amsoil Oil Filter for every 10k-mile oil change, cleaning Mass Air Flow Sensor and cleaning air intake with Seafoam every 10K miles. It is a longer schedule of service but the car will be kept at peak performance.
In the Infiniti dealership I was told that it will take from 3 to 5 days to find the part and around 800-1000 dollars all together with the installation.
Then i went to a local repair shop. They found the original part next day and installed it. The cost was 380$ and all happened just for 1 day of waiting.
Keep in mind that the repair shop where I went is a good place with lots of people going there and they also work in the expensive side. But the infiniti car dealer is not trying to help you as much as possible... they are just trying to rip you OFFFFF....
I have very bad expiriance with infiniti dealers. Always check with other repair shops for the price.