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#2085 of 2092 Re: ABS PROBLEM 1997 QX4 [pdxbob1] by macco May 04, 2009 (6:43 am)
Replying to: pdxbob1 (May 02, 2009 12:14 pm) If you pull the fuse, you can still drive the car but the antilock brakes will not work. Probably not an issue of you're not on ice or snow. We did it for years before they were invented. You can do this yourself. Find the fuse in the fuse/relay box behind the battery. It's location is marked "abs" on the fuse box cover.   Your car battery goes dead when the abs motor runs overnight.   My dealer told me that he is 99% sure that the problem is a bad abs relay. This relay is mounted on the side of the abs unit...mounted on the firewall, passenger side, under the hood. The relay cost about $170. Next time you hear it running when you shut off the car, try rapping the relay good with a screw driver or other tool. It just might fix it without spending the money. I can't try this fix until I return to my winter home next winter, but it will be the first thing I try!
#2086 of 2092 Re: 1998 QX4 Weld Issues [qx4coach] by lgillison Jun 10, 2009 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: qx4coach (Jun 03, 2008 12:17 pm) Hi qx4coach. I recently have experienced the same problem. I have a 97 QX4 126,000 miles. I am going to have the left inner fend well welded as soon as my mechanic can get to it. I am totally surprised that this happen. I wish you well
#2087 of 2092 2001 qx4 by helpplease2 Jul 20, 2009 (5:37 pm)
Hi, I've seen this problem a few times out there, was wondering if anyone had come across the solution. My 2001 qx4 is overheating (at least getting very hot): cooling system pressure tested ok, fluid levels ok, fan comes on, always overheats going up a longer hill, but then is fine on a flat highway, for the first time overheated in stop and go traffic this weekend, turning on the heat inside helped cool it down a bit, weather/route or load (other then uphill) make no difference. Dealership couldn't find the problem of course, so any ideas would be very much appreciated! Thanks!
#2088 of 2092 Re: Older Qx4; response to post #470 [jeffqx4] by aj_la Jul 28, 2009 (10:42 am)
Replying to: jeffqx4 (Mar 02, 2001 5:23 am) Is this still offered? I do bump out when I have 4 heavy or 5 folks in the car but did not know it was a TSB.   "Welcome to the club! I, as well, have a 1997 QX4, with over 56K miles. Maintenance; look at post #46; you can get a free rear suspension upgrade (shocks,springs)if you tell your dealer the rear bottoms out with a full load or five people aboard. Bulletin #ITB97-026"
#2089 of 2092 Change Boot, CV boots? by aj_la Jul 28, 2009 (10:44 am)
How could i get a copy of the maintenance schedule for my QX4-1997 SUV? My smog check guy told me by Boots are leaking at 114,000 mile and I should replace them but I want to be educated about cost/repair if I take it in. Is this a CV Boot change or just and Axle boot change?   Thanks, AJ Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 01, 2009 7:02 pm) aj_la (Aug 02, 2009 11:23 am) steve_ (Aug 02, 2009 3:34 pm)
#2090 of 2092 Re: Change Boot, CV boots? [aj_la] by steve_ HOST Aug 01, 2009 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: aj_la (Jul 28, 2009 10:44 am) The Edmunds Maintenance Guide has your maintenance schedule, but it won't tell you about repair items. Checking the boots should be one of the inspection items whenever your SUV is on the lift but I don't know that I've ever seen inspecting the boots listed separately on a schedule.   Most people get them replaced either when someone notices one is split or leaking or they start making noise. If you catch them before they start leaking, then you only need to replace the boot. I usually wind up having to replace the axle too since I don't notice the split in time. Replies to this message: aj_la (Aug 02, 2009 11:23 am) steve_ (Aug 02, 2009 3:34 pm)
#2091 of 2092 Re: Change Boot, CV boots? [steve_] by aj_la Aug 02, 2009 (11:23 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 01, 2009 7:02 pm) Thanks Steve.   So I had 2 people tell me change it. West Coast Auto, gave me a quote for $690 including CA tax (9.25% now) and what they said is a required Allignment. That breaks down as $145/side, and 1.5 hours of labor at about $90/hour. So total of about $600 when they offered the allignment for free.   Is that worth it for my 114,000, 1997 Infiniti QX4? I have never skimmed on proper maintanance but $600 gets steep for a car now worth around $5K. But my plan is to keep it while "low-maintance" perhaps for 3 more years thru 150,000 miles.   Thank you again. Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 02, 2009 3:34 pm)
#2092 of 2092 Re: Change Boot, CV boots? [aj_la] by steve_ HOST Aug 02, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: aj_la (Aug 02, 2009 11:23 am) I don't think a busted CV joint is good for your transmission (or perhaps I should say transaxle).   I put a Raxles axle/boot on my Nissan Quest a few years back with the help of a friend for the price of the part ($170). The next one I let a mechanic do. $600 over 3 years is $200 a year, so that's ok. Cars that get as old as ours (I have a '97 and a '99) are more likely to require some maintenance and repair now and then though, and none of it is cheap. But it's rarely more expensive than 3 or 4 car payments would be.

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