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Not very encouraging... I have just about stopped opening the roof because of this. It is a real pity.
I visited my local dealer and the service writer told me that he has seen other cars with the 3.5 Max engine with the same knock. A service tech suggested the knock may be related to the oil and that I change to Nissan Ester oil and a Nissan filter. This change may have made a slight difference (or maybe its my hopeful imagination), but the engine is still knocking. Has anyone had a similar experience with their 2009 or later Maxima or 350Z??????? If so, has it been resolved????
I think you should get a second opinion. Is the cars still under warranty? If it is get the problem properly documented by a Nissan dealer ASAP because as soon as the warranty is up you probably won't get much help from Nissan dealers, except offers to do expensive investigations.
Which state are you in?
My local dealer in Norman Oklahoma has seen, heard and documented the knocking problem. They suggested to first try the oil and filter change. I believe this dealer will do the right thing. The car has a 60000 mile 6 year drive train warranty so I feel there is time for resolution.
do you think this helps in softening the ride?
by the way dealers are only importing sport package 19" rims maximas to the region, thats is why im trying to get answers from the US where the maxima was built.
do you guys have any recomndation regarding the shocks and springs?? is there a replacement softer suspension for the standard stiff ones? part number or different brand? the OEMs are not adjustable?
any suspension specialist can help me with this?
i dont really care if the handling is less, i would be happy if i can lessen stiffness by 25-30%. i just want to cruise comfortably. otherwise, i will soon
be paying a bit more and get an infinity G3* or avalone instead.
Was taking the car in for routine oil change, VDC light came on coincidentally the day before the oil change. When mentioned at the dealer, I was told that i would have to pay for a $49.95 brake system inspection, but if it was a warranty item (sensor, etc) it would be free.
Upshot: pads were fine nothing else wrong. Fluid added, VDC sensor "adjusted" (BS). Later, researching realized that other forums report that merely adding the fluid "fixes" the problem.
Freakin' Jiffy lube would have done this for free!!! Beware!
service guy said they found it when checking the wireing.
I have spent more hours at the dealership than I have ever spent with any of my other vehicles and they are over 10yrs old
My questions are:
1. Why is my heating/cooling completely OFF upon starting the car, especially since it wasnt left that way and....
2. Why does the AC come on when I dont turn it on?
The Nissan svc mgr told me "this is all normal and your car has always done this, you just didnt realize it". he added," the ac comes on because there is too much humidity in your car" Really?? Humidity?? Its the middle of winter in Michigan...there is no humidity issue....i say...."balderdash!" i know my car hasnt always done this and it just started this winter.
Any suggestions??
Thanks!
Open the moonroof.
There are a total of 8 torx screws, 2 each located towards the front and rear sides of the moonroof. Thes screws tend to loosen over time and the roof rides up, and doesnt seal properly when closed.
You will need to get a torx bit or screwdriver of the correct size. Sets are available from Home Depot or Lowes.
Starting at the rear, loosen the screws on say the left hand side, and while pressing downwards on the sunroof, tighten the screws again. Repeat for the right rear. Repeat for right front. Repeat for left front.
The moonroof should seal properly now.
Car had been fine, no inkling of charging issues...this AM, dead...I mean dead. My charge pak wouldn't turn it, jump start wouldn't turn it. I couldn't believe my eyes when I finally realized that the OE battery was NOT maintenance free! I am 54 years old and other than the 1965 Olds I drove, all my cars in the 1970's and up had sealed batteries! What is this crap on a $35K car???
In any case, took a shot and installed a new NAPA Legacy battery before having it towed...fired right up. 39K miles...what a crock. Cannot believe that a corner was cut like that. Says something about Nissan if you ask me.