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#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 $150 of course). Just wanted to post in case someone else encountered this problem.
#514 of 559 Re: Infiniti I30 jumpstart and then motor dies [radagast1] by chpccm Aug 16, 2009 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: radagast1 (Aug 16, 2009 9:43 am) had similar happen after having oil changed....took it back they messed with connections to make sure it wasn't something loose.....but playing with teh connections made it stay cranked.....something might be loose.   next oil change....went to library....no problems, then would not crank....it was the starter,
#515 of 559 Groan when making a right turn..HELP! by sophia087 Aug 17, 2009 (11:44 am)
Hi, I have a load groan/grinding noise coming from the right front side of my car when I make a right turn, reversing to the right into a parking spot, and even taking curves on the highway. It's starting to scare me, I don't know what it could be..maybe my power steering or my tires, struts..Can anyone help me?   Thank you, Sophia Replies to this message: refugeescamp (Aug 17, 2009 4:22 pm) sophia087 (Aug 19, 2009 2:32 pm)
#516 of 559 Re: Groan when making a right turn..HELP! [sophia087] by refugeescamp Aug 17, 2009 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: sophia087 (Aug 17, 2009 11:44 am) if it only happens when u turn your steering wheel all the way to the right and then turn its your right link thats loose. its not dangereous at all but if you want the noise to go away u can change it. Just try taking wider turns in the mean time so you don't have to turn your steering wheel all the way to prevent the noise. i think its like 100$ for a new one at infiniti Replies to this message: sophia087 (Aug 19, 2009 2:32 pm)
#517 of 559 Maf sensor by jhayes9835 Aug 18, 2009 (11:48 pm)
If I replace the maf sensor, does the ecm have to be reprogrammed? The check engine light was not on. If it has to be reprogrammed, can I do it myself or do I have to take it to the shop? If I can do it myself, can someone explain to me how to do it and where the ecm is located? Thanks for all the help. Jeff Replies to this message: refugeescamp (Aug 19, 2009 7:07 am)
#518 of 559 Re: Maf sensor [jhayes9835] by refugeescamp Aug 19, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: jhayes9835 (Aug 18, 2009 11:48 pm) No it doesn't have to be reprogrammed. They just use the machine to reset your error code but if the light goes off itself its fine.
#519 of 559 Re: Infiniti I30 jumpstart and then motor dies [radagast1] by refugeescamp Aug 19, 2009 (7:16 am)
Replying to: radagast1 (Aug 16, 2009 9:43 am) Sounds like your altenator. Try checking your battery life to see if its almost full (the altenator will drain it if faulty). Charge it up all the way and then try to start the car and see if it starts. If it does start then its your altenator that's not working anymore and your car is just choking on electricity. The clicking sound is because your battery is completely drained, due to your altenator.
#520 of 559 Re: Groan when making a right turn..HELP! [refugeescamp] by sophia087 Aug 19, 2009 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: refugeescamp (Aug 17, 2009 4:22 pm) That's how the sound started out but it has gotten worse now it's starting to do it at even the smallest turns I don't even have to turn the steering wheel too much and it's way louder. It's still like a groan/creak/grind.I'm worried it's my power steering or something else that's expensive.

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