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#504 of 559 Re: 1996 I30 Maintenance/Insurance costs [lhy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 19, 2009 (6:36 am)
Replying to: lhy (May 19, 2009 4:16 am) Presuming that you START with a good car, I would expect any competent independent shop can fix the car at reasonable costs. The gas requirements on on the inside of your gas flap, and insurance rates should be normal as they would for any sedan--I don't see any red flags there.   Naturally, on any 13 year old car, if you smash up a fender or if obscure trim parts fall off, these will be harder to find and you'll pay more for them. But mechanical parts should be readily available and not cost any premium price.
#505 of 559 Re: ? ignition/spark/battery/alternator ? [joegha1] by ray84 May 22, 2009 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: joegha1 (Apr 28, 2009 2:12 am) I have the same problem. They told me the car has timing problem becasue they thought the timing chain was broken and asked me to replace the whole engine. Shoot! Are they serious? Need to talk with them.
#506 of 559 Re: I 30 wouldn't start [joegha1] by eric1361 May 25, 2009 (11:14 am)
Replying to: joegha1 (Apr 06, 2009 4:07 am) hi im having the same problem now, and now when i touch the battery cables up the starter makes a noise, how did u get the ignition switch out. i have the steering coloum apart and how do u get it off. Replies to this message: joegha1 (May 26, 2009 2:01 am)
#507 of 559 Re: I 30 wouldn't start [eric1361] by joegha1 May 26, 2009 (2:01 am)
Replying to: eric1361 (May 25, 2009 11:14 am) Well, Its very easy, i did it in few minutes..   remove the cover under the steering wheel there are 6 screws that hold both plastic covers together. then just unplug the cable from both sides.. go and buy it first it's about $30.00 or check it online and you'll have a pretty good idea how it looks like. It's very simple and no tools needed but the philips screw driver..
#508 of 559 Cabin Filters on 2000 I30 by lewbie43 May 29, 2009 (8:20 am)
Where are the cabin filters located? Service guy said they should be changed. I figure that it might be easier for me to do--if only I could locate them. Thanks. Replies to this message: bobfl (May 29, 2009 8:34 am)
#509 of 559 Re: Cabin Filters on 2000 I30 [lewbie43] by bobfl May 29, 2009 (8:34 am)
Replying to: lewbie43 (May 29, 2009 8:20 am) "Stealer" tried that on me too. Turns out that cabin filters started in 2001 model. Should ask how he knows it needs changing.
#510 of 559 Re: 1996 I30 Maintenance/Insurance costs [lhy] by rhok May 29, 2009 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: lhy (May 19, 2009 4:16 am) I bought 96 I30 in 2000 with 21K on it. It is the best car I have owned. Currently has 106,000 with no unexpected problems. Changed fluids, brakes, tires, battery, serp.belt, plugs, filters, typical maintenance stuff. I just changed struts at 100,000. Insurance with all my discounts runs 600/year for full coverage. That is 15% more than my other cars because body parts are a bit more. I use regular gas around town, premium on trips, especially if higher altitude. Car has impressive acceleration with premium and very good with regular. It is quiet and comfortable and I take good care of it and it returns the favor...its my wife's car.
#511 of 559 Infiniti I30 jumpstart and then motor dies by radagast1 Aug 16, 2009 (9:43 am)
2001 Infinit I30. Events - Drove to gas station and got gas. Tried to restart car and got nothing but clicking sound. Tried jump starting and after 20 minutes of trying it started right off. Used my electronic hood latch to open trunk to put jumper cables back, and the engine died immediately. After another 20 minutes of trying, was able to jump start again. Again, it started right up. When I pressed brake pedal so I could put the car in gear, the engine died immediately again. It seems when I try to use an electronic feature like electronic trunk latch or brakes, the electric system kills the motor. The battery is only a few months old. I'm at my wits end because I can't afford a costly repair and my car is sitting at the same gas station and they want it moved. Is it possible or probably it's the ignition switch in the steering column or maybe an alternator? I'm hoping for a very economical quick solution. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, and the sooner the better. Thanks in advance for your response.   Regards, Mike Replies to this message: chpccm (Aug 16, 2009 12:30 pm) refugeescamp (Aug 19, 2009 7:16 am)
#513 of 559 2001 I30 by chpccm Aug 16, 2009 (12:26 pm)
in case anybody else runs into this one....last Sunday, after about 30 minutes on the highway, cruisin along and the car revs up to 5000 rpm and is just coasting....it had done this two others times before, 30 days in between. Sunday however, had to pull over and cut the ingnition and restart, then it went back into gear. Everyone kept saying the transmission is going....took it to a great transmission guy that had a computer....said it was the speed sensor....unfortunately, he could not fix this. No charge however from him. Took it to a Nissan dealer, sure nough it was the speed sensor and got it repaired. $301 (part was $150 of course). Just wanted to post in case someone else encountered this problem.

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