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Does any one have any other ideas of what could be causing this? I have new tires and have gotten an alignment..
I really like the voice command system in the M, but it is cumbersome to use. I see Microsoft is putting a voice command system in Fords (Fords!) that I think is called Synch. You've probably seen the amusing commercials on TV. Maybe this idea will catch on. I can hope that M/S or its competitors will create a Synch-lik product for other car makes.
My "M" has horrible temperature control in the cabin. It seems to be way off in measuring the outside air and comparing to the inside air.
Thanks
l find the mechanics are split about 50/50 on which is the "best" way to rotate tires. From 30 yrs personal experience, I've always done front to rear/rear to front and suffered only 2 blowouts and no uneven tirewear. Who knows why blowouts happen? They could have been caused by a hundered different things, rotation patters being one. So be sceptical if a mechanic shop tells you there is only one correct way to rotate. And I wouldn't pay the $50 either. Isn't the TPM system under warranty? The should fix for free.
I have had both cars’ tires rotated at Discount Tire Company. They rotated your tires free of charge. I have always cross rotated rear tires to the front and bring the front tires to the rear. This is against what Infiniti recommends – this is just what I have done on every car I have ever owned. If you tires are directional then you will need to rear/front rotate.
With both cars, the sensors would reset after driving a number of miles. Never had a need to return either car to a dealer. That is not to say there are bad sensors out there, however, Infiniti is still manufactured in Japan with a high degree of quality built in.
Steering wheel and column
Parts
Gear & linkage - 49001-EH11A
Power steering fluid - 999MP-AG000P
This week service manager told me that this service is now factory authorized fix.
Be persistent - this is a great car.
Thanks for your help, this is a great car.
2007 M35X
But the vibration between 45 and 65 is still there. It's so bad that the rear deck resonates at 65 under certain temperature conditions. At 50, light acceleration creates a rumble (like driving on a road with horizontal grooves). They changed the rear differential already but this did not solve the problem, it actually made it worse.
Any ideas?
My advice, which I follow rigorously, is to look at what the manufacturer recommends changing or replacing and I get that done. I don't do any of the inspect and adjust if necessary's. You will save a great deal of money doing just what's really needed instead of taking the prepackaged profit packages.
If it sucks, i am really thinking that M35/45 owners need to band together to fight them on this issue. This is a safty issue that they have been screwing around with for way too long and screwing with all of us.
Wishing you well in the future with your Infiniti - there great cars.
http://www.infiniti-parts.com/service.php?id=25&model=&cat=servicekits&name=M35/- 45%20Premium%20Service%20Kits
As for oil, my owners manual specifically states NOT to use synthetic. I don't know why and don't really care - an oil change at the dealer is only $35 which is about 1/3 the cost of synthetic.
And don't worry about those wipers they didn't change. You really should change them when needed, not on any mileage/time schedule.
At this time i am proposing to join together with all other M35/45 owners that have had or are having problems with the steering on their car. If we act together we might be able to get further.
If you are interested please email me at the email below with the subect of "M35 action". Please include your contact info in the email. If i can get enough people interested i will see how we can act.
wtschafer@hotmail.com
Thanks
My problem is wandering all over the road and dangerously loose feel.
Maybe try a better dealer. Where are you located? What year & model and what symptom?
they replaced the steering gear 4-5 months ago but that did not help.
I am really frustrated, the noise is really annoying and imbarressing if you have somebody riding with you, I can't believe how they can't fix it, any suggestions?
I had my 06 M35x into the Cincinnati Infiniti dealer on 11/9 to fix this problem.
Here is what was done and it worked:
Gear & linkage - 49001-EH11A
Power steering fluid - 999MP-AG000P
Check my other posts for more details, basically on slow right turns it made a rubbing/creaking sound especially at slow speeds when cold.
Intermittent problems are very difficult to pinpoint. If it is the fuel pump, it will just get worse over time until one day in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere in a drenching rainstorm, it will fail. Of course, well before that happens, you will be able to demo the sound to your dealer.
Taken off Infiniti’s website. - Reviews - Awards - Commercials
Infiniti M Receives Initial Quality Award from J.D. Power and Associates
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Awards
Infiniti Wins ALG 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award
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Ward's 10 Best Engines for 14th Straight Year read more Read More
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Owners Rate Infiniti #1 in Vehicle Satisfaction read more Read More
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M Wins Popular Mechanics' Automotive Excellence Awards read more Read More
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2006 Infiniti M Named BEST LUXURY SEDAN in MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards read more Read More
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2006 Infiniti M Safety Ratings read more Read More
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2006 M Wins Top 10 Best Resale Value Award
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Infiniti M Receives Initial Quality Award from J.D. Power and Associates
Awards
The J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality StudySM has named the Infiniti M the "Highest Ranked Midsize Premium Car in Initial Quality in a Tie"[1]. The study is the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership.
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[1] Infiniti M received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize premium cars in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 81,530 new-vehicle owners, measuring 344 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-April 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
Infiniti Wins ALG 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award
Awards
Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), the standard for Residual Value projections in North America, has honored Infiniti with its ALG 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award – recognizing Infiniti as the luxury brand forecasted to hold its value better than any other[1].
[1] Based on Automotive Lease Guide's (ALG) 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award. Award based upon projected residual value of MY08 vehicles. ALG uses an econometric model to predict residual value and considers many factors including pricing (including MSRP), incentives, vehicle characteristics, market trends, sales strategies and economic variables. For more information about the ALG Residual Value Awards, see www.alg.com. Always wear your seat belt, and please don’t drink and drive. INFINITI, the INFINITI logo and INFINITI model names are Nissan trademarks. ©2007 INFINITI Division of Nissan North America, Inc.
Ward's 10 Best Engines for 14th Straight Year
Awards
Hailed as the "all-conquering VQ V-6," the Infiniti M35’s VQ-series V6 has been named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines every year they’ve awarded it. 2008 marks an unprecedented 14th year in a row[1].
[1] January 2008, Wardsauto.com.
Owners Rate Infiniti #1 in Vehicle Satisfaction
Awards
Infiniti owners are the most satisfied with their vehicles over buyers of any other luxury brand, according to the 2007 vehicle satisfaction data collected by AutoPacific, whose survey objectively measures many aspects of vehicle ownership, including vehicle operation, comfort, safety and overall purchase/dealership experience.[1]
[1] ©2007 AutoPacific, Inc. Vehicle Satisfaction Award.
M Wins Popular Mechanics' Automotive Excellence Awards
Awards
In their October 2005 issue, Popular Mechanics selected the 2006 Infiniti M35 and M45 as winners of their Automotive Excellence Award in the Luxury category. They cited the M's abundant technology and luxury options delivering an array of amenities and personal conveniences, and a build quality that's good enough to embarrass some well-known, old-school European luxury makers.
2006 Infiniti M Named BEST LUXURY SEDAN in MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards
Awards
A team of 15 judges evaluated more than 150 cars and trucks, focusing on key features of superior performance, technology, practicality and dollar value, resulting in the Infiniti M being named "2006 Best Luxury Sedan." Awarded by MotorWeek, the original automotive magazine series on television, this announcement was part of the 14th Drivers' Choice Awards.
2006 Infiniti M Safety Ratings
Awards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2006 M 'Good' - the highest of the Institute's four rating categories - in both the side-impact and 40-mph frontal offset crash tests.
2006 M Wins Top 10 Best Resale Value Award
Awards
This year, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com placed the Infiniti M among their 2006 Best Resale Value Top 10, along with the Infiniti G Coupe. Aside from these two prestigious awards, Infiniti also won Best Resale Value Awards in the Coupe and Luxury classes.
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Reviews
The Infiniti M45 still glows after a year with AUTOMOBILE Magazine.
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, August 2007
Infiniti M retains crown in Car and Driver Comparison Test for 2006.
Car and Driver, November 2006
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Infiniti M retains crown in Car and Driver Comparison Test for 2006.
Car and Driver, November 2006
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"This M45 isn't just better than the car it replaces, it's arguably in the top three in its class."
They arranged for the district technical specialist to drive the car, which he did three weeks ago.
They have since replaced the transmission, the front and rear drive shafts, with no success. About 45 mph the vibration starts, and it is very pronounced between 50 and 60, particularly on light to moderate acceleration. The rear deck resonates at around 65 when cold, and now there is a constant hum or rumble above 70.
The vibration is particularly noticeable now on deceleration or gliding, and I even tried putting the car in neutral to decelerate and the problem remained.
Again--the tires have been replaced, which corrected the tramlining issue, but this problem appears to be getting worse.
Infiniti has refused to take me out of the lease, although they did agree to reimburse the tires plus a couple of other incentives.
The problem is distracting to me and sad that they cannot fix it. Except for this I love the car....but would NEVER get another Infiniti.
Thoughts??? I really need some advice here.
Thanks for you response.