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What is this discussion about? Infiniti I30, Sedan

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#1842 of 1851 Re: Infiniti I30 Stalling [medimisr] by pethelman

Feb 22, 2010 (10:26 am)

Replying to: medimisr (Mar 25, 2009 10:59 am)
I have a 96 i30t five speed which has been doing this progressively worse over time, particularly as the weather turns cold (worst case at night with the lights and heater on). I have 215K on this car and haven't touched the throttle body since 88K. I had a 98 i30 for a while with 140K and when I took the throttle body off to clean on that one, there was some significant gunk. Now, whether that can affect the car's ability to quickly control to the idle rpm when you close the throttle valve and let the engine "coast" down... hard to say. I know there have been occasions when I have clutched to down-shift going into a turn and the engine will die before the revs come back up. The fact that it has slowly been getting worse over time makes me think it could be related to the TB. Anyway, cleaning the TB is the first thing on my list. I'll post afterward and let you know if it helps. It's not a hard job. Remove the air cleaner box, then 4 bolts and the TB is free. Take care not to damage the gasket between the TB and manifold. At that point you can clean it on the car with some carb cleaner or SeaFoam. Just block the opening to the intake manifold so you don't inadvertently get something in there. DON'T remove the hoses going into the TB, since two of them are coolant lines, and you don't want to introduce air into the system.

#1843 of 1851 Poor Infiniti I30 gas mileage by 1jazmin

Apr 08, 2010 (7:42 am)

Replying to: isellinfiniti (Nov 10, 2001 10:36 am)
Ever since I changed the fuel filter on my '98 Infiniti I30 my MPG has dropped 25%. I'm baffled. Plugges in the diagnostic thing, it comes up with nothing. Put in new plugs-nothing. Got new tires-nothing. Cleaned the fuel injectors-nothing. Anybody else have this problem after changing just the fuel filter and you MPG dropping so far? Any help is appreciated. My email address: msmiller4msn.com.
 I would appreciate any and all help or comments or I'm unloading this turkey even tho' everything else is GREAT! 1jazmin

#1844 of 1851 Re: Recommended replacement schedule [rvenkat] by blk02_i35

May 29, 2010 (4:04 am)

Replying to: rvenkat (Feb 18, 2008 3:01 pm)
No need to change the timing chain..if the pump decide to go out then you cn
 
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No need to change the timing chain..If the pump goes out then good idea to do complete job .I have 220,000 on my 02 i35 no problem ..knock on wood

#1845 of 1851 Re: 2002 I35 Bose CD Player Skips when it's cold or damp [prashv] by blk02_i35

May 29, 2010 (4:07 am)

Replying to: prashv (Jan 28, 2008 2:58 pm)
I have the same problem the my i35 ..stop using it ..just use an ipod in it now..

#1846 of 1851 since i changed my fuel filter... by 1jazmin

May 29, 2010 (6:35 am)

the mpg on my Infiniti I30 has dropped 30 percent. Someone sed it might need either a THROTTLE SENSOR OR OXYGEN SENSOR changs. Anybody had this problem or might have an idea what it could be. Ive tuned it up, had the fuel injectors cleaned, etc. All to no avail. If I should change these sensors what brand should I get. My budget is so tigth right now I know I cant afford the OEM. ANY help at all is appreciated. Thanks .

#1847 of 1851 i30 starting problems---have to turn key 3 to 5 times? by wa1

May 30, 2010 (11:51 am)

Hi -
I recently purchased a 1998 Infiniti i30 with 114,000 miles. The car runs great but in the week I have had it the starting problem has gotten worse. It does not seem to be the battery or alternator because there is no "noise" during the starting attempts.
 
You have to try to start it 5-6 times sometime. The lights on the dash seem to light, but nothing happens. The dealer told me to push the shifter handle all the way into park and then it would start. This seems to work sometimes, but I don't believe it is the problem as the same issue occurs when you have the car in neutral and attempt to start it. Sometimes it starts right away.
 
No issues with the running of the vehicle once it starts. The mechanic told me he thought it was a switch below the shifter, but could be another switch down below the shifter into the transmission. This was NOT an infinit mechanic and they are really not sure what the issue could be,
 
Any thoughts or suggestions? The car was a nice buy and very well cared for so I am hoping this is an easy fix. If it's the sign of something worse I can return the car within 3 days.
 
Thanks in advance for any assistance or comments.
L.
P.S. Is there anything else that's a common problem on older Infiniti I30's that I should have the dealer check during the inspection? I'm having the car looked over for other issues as well before I decide to keep it or not.

#1848 of 1851 Re: i30 starting problems---have to turn key 3 to 5 times? [wa1] by pk2007

Aug 21, 2010 (10:10 pm)

Replying to: wa1 (May 30, 2010 11:51 am)
Hi,
 
I am owner if I30 1997 and i am experiencing the same problem – mine is especially hard to start when car was under direct sun for more than 2-3 hours – when it’s cold in the morning I can start usually fine. Did they ever discovered what was causing that problem? Have you fixed it? Please let me know if you can
 
Thank you ,
 
Pk2007

#1849 of 1851 2001 I30 dies in idle intermittently by knavneet1

Nov 28, 2011 (10:24 am)

My I30 dies when I am in Park or Drive and idling. Sometimes the RPM needle starts going down but recovers at idle, sometime it does not and the car dies. No engine codes are throwing.
 
A few days back I had the P0306 code, P0140 and P0160 codes show up. I got all 6 spark plugs changed, iginition coil 6 replaced as well as the 2 oxygen sensors. So those issues are fixed. I also got a new air filter changed myself.
 
Now I am stuck with this shutdown on idling issue with no engine codes. Th mechanic is unable to pinpoint the issue.
 
Any suggestions will be appreciated.

#1850 of 1851 Help! 1997 infiniti i30 under identify issue by jerry183

Sep 03, 2012 (8:02 pm)

Hi,
My son has a 1997 infiniti i30 and he told me his car started driving erratically--"felt like axle about to fall off" his words..
I took 1 look at car--on top of hood on outside looks like a bullet hole! Under hood is this unidentified--bolt, or?? Looks like it came from whatever that round hole is??
Is it ball joint, shock absorber?? I've looked for undercar diagram/pics and never have been able to identify any thing in that area of car--
Any help greatly appreciated!! thanks so much..
 
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#1851 of 1851 Re: 2002 I35 Bose CD Player Skips when it's cold or damp [prashv] by jocko666

Feb 03, 2013 (10:24 am)

Replying to: prashv (Jan 28, 2008 2:58 pm)
Same problem here BUT...I ran some tests.....without starting the car, just having the power on and on a cold morning, all CD's played perfectly. I started the car and just sat in the car...still played perfectly.
As soon as I started to drive the car, the skipping started. I tried adjusting the SCV to HIGH and it helped a little.
The Harmin-Cardin system (with BOSE speakers and amplification) is not worth a crap in an automobile!!
I tried, store bought CD's, home-made CD's (R's and RW's)...nothing makes any difference.
My conclusion: if you want to listen to any of your CD's, park the car and enjoy the music and then drive to where you want to go and listen to the radio on the way !!!!!!

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