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Infiniti I30/I35 Maintenance and Repair

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#649 of 685 Re: 1999 Infiniti I30 Limited - So many problems its ludicrous! [witnessx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 15, 2011 (9:11 am)

Replying to: witnessx (Nov 15, 2011 12:21 am)
I'm thinking more related to too low an engine idle, perhaps due to a misfire (which should light the engine light) or a vacuum leak (which would probably not light the light). Your tachometer should show about 700 rpm at warm idle in neutral.
 
There can be many reasons for low engine idle, including, as witnessx suggests, some electrical issue. I don't think this is transmission related.
 
so yeah, check for vacuum leaks and test the battery and alternator first off.
 
It's also possible that cleaning the throttle body and MAF sensors might help.
 
Even a badly clogged up air filter might cause this.

#650 of 685 Re: 1999 I30 dies when driving slowly [east2west] by gielow43

Nov 23, 2011 (11:56 am)

Replying to: east2west (Nov 11, 2011 9:43 am)
I want to thank to two of you who repsonded to my email. Im mechanically illerate as well as new to this type of forum. I was very warmed to even get a response, and I want to thank you for taking your time to help a total stranger. I have cleaned the MAF sensor, as well as tighten a few loose valves and the car has not died since!!!!! Im very happy, releived and much safer.

#651 of 685 Need advice by gbarn

Dec 15, 2011 (11:25 am)

Have a 2001 infiniti i30 having a problem with it spittin and sputtern when it gets to 40 mph it catches up and runs fine till it gets to 60 mph if i try to excelerate past 60 it starts chuggin and then its like its not doin anything. Starter went out and it sat for about a month replaced starter and spark plugs and belts. Mechanic who replaced starter said its like it doesnt want to shift into that second gear mentioned throttle sensor or possible water in fuel. It seems to chug worse goin uphill.

#652 of 685 brake chocks by jp31

Dec 28, 2011 (5:19 am)

I have replaced transsmission oil(don't know the oil is good) and brakes with rotor, after that whenever I brake my car, my car stops, but when I put the leg back on gas paddle, it doesn'st start running immediately, I have to push a lot on the gas paddle. I show it to the fire stone guy and he says transmission slips and putting new transsmission oil may help.
 
My car is infiniti I 30 1997 model.
 
JP

#653 of 685 Re: brake chocks [jp31] by witnessx

Dec 28, 2011 (5:58 am)

Replying to: jp31 (Dec 28, 2011 5:19 am)
It MIGHT be the torque converter, but I doubt it. Sounds more like your mass air flow sensor has failed. Does the tach jump around a lot when driving?

#654 of 685 Re: 1999 Infiniti I30 Limited - So many problems its ludicrous! [deedee76] by esteigs

Jan 13, 2012 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: deedee76 (Nov 14, 2011 10:37 pm)
Get your spark plugs changed, was having the EXACT same issue and switched them out and fixed it. Easy fix too, not too pricey. good luck!

#655 of 685 Infiniti I30 shuts off and low gas pressure by jewoods2

Feb 14, 2012 (9:32 pm)

Car started shutting off and won't stay idled. After sitting for awhile it starts up but eventually cuts off. I need help any suggestions???

#656 of 685 Re: 1999 Infiniti I30 Limited - So many problems its ludicrous! [deedee76] by sarah023

Feb 20, 2012 (10:37 pm)

Replying to: deedee76 (Nov 14, 2011 10:37 pm)
I have the exact same car and having the same problem i just wouldn't call mine convulsive though. It started cutting out a few days ago (just while driving) Now its even doing it while it sits and idols. The check engine light is on and its got a heavy vibration and misen while in drive,1,2 but purrs like a kitten in park or neutral (can't even hear it running). I got autozone to do a diagnostics check on it and it read that the oxygen sencor had an error but not a malfunction. ? I was told it may be the coil packs or plugs, its not my air filter i know that, it looks brand new. I'll give you any information i receive, hope you'll do the same for me.
 
Someone, please help, i'm still financing this car, can't afford it to get any worse. I've had it less than a week and don't know much about it, but it was as smooth as could be the first 2 or 3 days i had it

#657 of 685 Re: 1999 Infiniti I30 Limited - So many problems its ludicrous! [sarah023] by refugeescamp

Feb 22, 2012 (2:16 am)

Replying to: sarah023 (Feb 20, 2012 10:37 pm)
its a common problem with the i30. Its actually the MAF sensor(Mass Air Flow sensor), which is located right after the air filter. It looks like a 8 inch wide cylinder. It can cause your car to [1: make a pinging noise when your at about 2500 rpm. 2: feel sluggish 3: shutting down your car while idling (this is when the sensor is just dirty as hell and read the air intake properly so your car chokes and shuts off cause the ecu tells it to.) This part is only made by infiniti so you should buy a new one, not used! I think you can clean the one you already have using some sort of cleaning spray (i forgot what its called) and it should temporarly fix your problem for super cheap so you know its the MAF sensor giving you problems. This part can cost like 400-600$ depending on where you live but its very easy to change cause its right behind the air filter. It would take a good mechanic about 15-20 minutes max to do it. You may experience this problem before your light even came on and even if a light comes on, it doesn't actually tell you its the MAF sensor. Once you get the MAF sensor replaced try to clean out your air filter box and everthing before that so you don't dirty your new MAF sensor again. I hope this helps.

#658 of 685 Infiniti i30 98 problems by royal04

Feb 28, 2012 (5:04 pm)

Okay so my car was over heating and then shuts off, i replaced the cracked radiator and the waterpump. after that that the car turned on fine 4 times. something was clicking so they tightened the tensioner after that my car would not turn on. if i listen closely while the hood is up i can hear some trying to rotate but stops. what can this be, so i have an idea on what needs to b done?

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