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Infiniti I30 Maintenance and Repair

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Alternator by jeffreys52
Feb 21, 2008 (5:18 pm)
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Has anybody changed an alternator on an 2001 infiniti i30? The mechanic wants to charge me $400 to put in a remanufactured one and I would rather buy one for $120 and do it myself ifnI am not going to take 8 hours to do it. If you have any tips I would appreciate it.
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saga continues by jeh255
Mar 03, 2008 (9:10 am)
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had to share my latest I30 adventure. SES light on for the second time. Took it to the dealer since I also just received the notice for DMV emissions inspection and they won't inspect with light on. Decided to go wild and get the 60000 mile service. Had new brakes all around at 55000 from dealer. Got call that the right rear caliper is locked. The repair for the caliper, rotors, pads and the 60m service is almost $2000. I must have sucker written on my forehead. Can't believe they think I'd even consider another Nissan/Infiniti product. This is almost 5000 dollars in repairs in the last two years for a car that they tell me is worth only 5000 on trade. This is a good way to retain customers.
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Re: Alternator [jeffreys52] by churick
Mar 03, 2008 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: jeffreys52 (Feb 21, 2008 5:18 pm)

I replaced mine. i removed belt and had to drop compressor for ac, I didn't remove the lines just let the compressor hang down to give me space to get alternator out. i believe 4 bolts to remove. one was a real pain. otherwise probably took me 1.5 hours. I did it from underneath the car. hopes this helped
                                Good Luck...
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Re: Alternator [jeffreys52] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 04, 2008 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: jeffreys52 (Feb 21, 2008 5:18 pm)

Nothing wrong with FIY if you have the confidence and a repair manual to guide you.
 
One caveat though---don't buy some cheap reman alternator from a chain store. Get a good one from a reliable auto parts store like NAPA. Failure rate on the cheapies is pretty high.
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Re: Alternator [jeffreys52] by nflny
Mar 06, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: jeffreys52 (Feb 21, 2008 5:18 pm)


my I30 died yesterday at a funeral.(it had an old battery)..had it jumped..5 min later all electrical went bonzo and died again...had it towed...was going to go to sears but ask driver if he knew any good shops..he did and they did it right away
turns out the alt belt was worn and the alternator wore out.
so...New alternator,alt belt & New battery w/labor came to $475 cash $520/credit
also 1 Year warranty on alternator and a free tow next time i break down(hope not)
if you live in nassau NY i'll hook you up with this guy..otherwise look for the smallauto repair shop in your neighborhood
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Re: continue 2 misfire [Mr_Shiftright] by mshuman
Mar 10, 2008 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2008 1:36 pm)

I have the exact issue. Engine running lean fault. Previously had Plugs replaced, O2 sensor replaced, injectors cleaned, none of that worked. I have now Cleaned MAF sensor, ran good for one day. After the car sits for awhile, more so when it's cold out, the car hesitates and stalls then goes pretty good as long as it does not sit for to long. What the hell is the deal???? Tired of spending money.
 
Please send advice to mshuman01yahoo.com
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Re: continue 2 misfire [mshuman] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 11, 2008 (4:12 pm)
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Replying to: mshuman (Mar 10, 2008 10:41 am)

Sounds like your mechanic is just throwing money at a problem he doesn't have a handle on. Why spark plugs? Why an 02 sensor without diagnostics?
 
I think a vacuum leak or the MAF sensor is where to look.
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Re: continue 2 misfire [mshuman] by refugeescamp
Mar 12, 2008 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: mshuman (Mar 10, 2008 10:41 am)

its the MAF sensor, cleaning it will only run it for like a day or 2 and u notice a huge difference like its running like normal. You do need to replace it though, its about 350$ at infiniti. MAF will tell how much air to shove into your car and if that's busted you will notice less performance when you speed up and you might even feel your car choke or rev up and down slightly.
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Re: continue 2 misfire [mshuman] by rvenkat
Mar 15, 2008 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: mshuman (Mar 10, 2008 10:41 am)

Check message 315 on how to get a brand new MAF for $120. Worked for me and it drives like new even with a little over 100K miles on it (01 I30). refugee was right.
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Re: Here's one for the experts here [rvenkat] by nybum
Mar 17, 2008 (8:14 pm)
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Replying to: rvenkat (May 29, 2007 6:52 am)

Hello I was researching this noise I was having with my I35 and I noticed that you have had the same problem last year... can you please tell me how you solved that issue the rattling noise that comes that you hear when accelerating..... its very annoying and I dont know what to do make it go away... I dont have any service engine soon light on although it was on afew months ago and it went away and when I checked it they said it was the 02 sensor..... any light you might shed on this matter for me would be appreciated....
 
Thanks

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