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(I do NOT work for WalMart. But, I've found their auto service departments to be generally reasonably priced, honest, and competent.)
Also, with the Nissan extended warranty, am I beholden to Nissan for service? I've never been impressed with there service department. Nothing is ever a defect with them. They wanted to charge me $40 to inflate the tires because it was pulling when the car was a week old!
(If you do subsequently purchase an extended warranty, make sure that it's provided by Nissan, and not from an independent "extended service contract" provider. Too many of these outfits routinely go belly-up as part of their business plan, only to re-organize under a different name and resume issuing contracts. That clever little trick leaves existing policy holders out in the cold (and the money they originally paid in good faith) when/if they need to file a claim later on.)
I just had the O2 sensors and Cat replaced, along with fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, cap and rotor and the plug wires are only 3 mnths old. All this trouble started about a week ago when the Check Engine Light came on and i have gotten the knock sensor, cam shaft positioning sensor, O2 sensor, and fuel system codes. The knock sensor seems to be the reocurring one but from what i have read it shouldnt be affecting driveability, any help, thanks.
I had the same problem with the horrible radio reception on my radio, and after complaining all the way to the top of the dealership, they ordered me another radio. Since then my reception is TONS BETTER.
Also, I had the problem with the car cranking too long before it would start, this was after it was driven then sat for an hour or so. They could not figure it out 3 different times at the dealership, and gave me the "unable to duplicate" response. So I recorded the problem when it was happening with my cellphone and played it for the head honcho at the service dept, and they replaced my fuel pump. I am happy to report it is no longer happening!
My advice to everyone is, PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF!
I hope this helps someone.
"A NEW ENGIN" how is that possible. I called the consumer affair and dealt with them a month, but they told me that since I don't have an extended warranty, they can't help me. I really don't think we should take this one right in our butt. This is not reasonable. I am almost out of an idea on dealing with this situation. Any ideas? I am going to try to contact my local new station, and report this problem.
There is spark at the plugs and the smell of gas is evident.
Removed plugs and they were all very wet.
Does any one have any ideas?
Nice car but I'm a bit wary after it not starting 4 days after purchase plus reading this forum.
good luck
Important Safety Recall Notice
"Reason for Recall"
* "There is a possibility that certain engine operating conditions may cause damage to the pre-catalyst. Material from inside a damaged pre-catalyst could enter the engine and result in increased oil consumption."
"What Nissan Will Do"
* "Your Nissan Dealer will reprogram the electronic control module to prevent any future damage to the pre-catalyst and install heat shields on certain components of the exhaust system. The pre-catalyst will be tested to ensure it is working properly and replaced if neccessary. If damage is found inside the pre-catalyst, it will be neccessary to replace the engine."
My dealer supposedly did this at 50K, but did not indicate any other damage?... now I'm at 111K, and i still had the oil consumption all along, which they claimed was acceptable... and now my pre-cat, manifold, O2 sensor broke out, engine contaminated. and i might add, coolant was always needing to be filled, (no leaks found)... This all indicates to me of known engine problems with this year and even with the recall, it still happened... Now, I'm the owner of a boat anchor that's not even paid for yet...
I've just begun...
Nissan Consumer Affairs Office, Nissan North America, Inc.
1-800-333-0829