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Re: HELP: Not your typical "won't start" issue... [pb13]
by bbygyrlk
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Oct 03, 2009 (8:22 pm)
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Replying to: pb13 (Sep 29, 2009 3:31 am)
I have the same prob and need an answer.... the thing is now it just shuts off while I am driving, it happend on the highway yesterday and I was so scared, I have a 4yr old that is always with me so now this is a hazard,,,,
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Re: HELP: Not your typical "won't start" issue... [pb13]
by ddsco
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Oct 06, 2009 (7:03 pm)
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Replying to: pb13 (Sep 29, 2009 3:31 am)
I do not know if you already fixed the problem. If not, it might be the bad starter relay. Let me know. Good luck.
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Re: HELP: Not your typical "won't start" issue... [pb13]
by snowace76
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Oct 08, 2009 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: pb13 (Sep 29, 2009 3:31 am)
Have you found a fix? I just got my 04 I35 back from being tested for a system drain, battery cable issues etc. and they found nothing wrong with it. it first happened to me when my auto light switch drained the battery one night. woke up to hearing my car making a loud clicking noise without anyone in the car! since then, intermittently has "teased" me that it won't start! sounds exactly like your issue.
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- #499 of 522
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Re: HELP: Not your typical "won't start" issue... [snowace76]
by pb13
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Oct 10, 2009 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: snowace76 (Oct 08, 2009 9:12 am)
At least for now, the car is fixed. And, likely not the answer folks are looking for... as it resulted in a trip to the dealer and a new $700 starter. The explanation to me was some about the contacts of the starter relay (as referenced above). Because my choices were few, I acquiesced to the dealer and all "appears" to be good. Will keep everyone up to date. Thanks for the responses.
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Re: Engine mount issues (aka clunking sounds) [pethelman]
by mik5423
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Oct 11, 2009 (10:01 pm)
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Replying to: pethelman (Aug 10, 2009 7:54 am)
I have a 04 I35 with 67,000 mi. I'm having this exact same problem.I've had the struts checked and the mechanic said they were fine.I visually checked the front and rear mounts. they look o.k. the drivers side mount I can't even see.The passenger side is easy to get to.It looks like it might be sagging a little.I was wondering seeing this mount has round plastic disks on either side of the mount.Is the top of the mount suppose to be even with the top of the disk.Mine is below the disk by about 1/2". I'm having trouble determining if this is normal or not.
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Re: A rattle type noise?? [bbygyrlk]
by mik5423
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Oct 11, 2009 (10:28 pm)
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Replying to: bbygyrlk (Oct 03, 2009 8:19 pm)
I have had the same issue with the rattling sound. ( spark knock) I have found that CHEVRON mid-grade gas tends to quiet it down. Also had the same problem with the cam position sensor.The car just shuts off while your driving.I have a code reader and it told me which sensor was bad.The sensor cost $90.00 and I replaced it myself in 5 min.You can buy a code reader these days for about $40.00.Mine cost me $70.00 but I bought it a couple of years ago.I also bought the INFINITI manual on cd for this car and it also gives resistance checks for these sensors.So you can tell which one is bad as well.You need to go to a different mechanic.
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Re: A rattle type noise?? [bbygyrlk]
by mik5423
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Oct 11, 2009 (11:04 pm)
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Replying to: bbygyrlk (Oct 03, 2009 8:19 pm)
Just to add to my previous message. There was a recall on the cam position sensors. Something about the solder flux that was used during manufacturing of them. I think the recall was only on the 01 and 02 I35.I cant remember.You should mention this though if your taking your car to the dealer for repairs.Obviously there was a problem with the 03 and 04 models as well.They should recall all of them.
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Re: HELP: Not your typical "won't start" issue... [pb13]
by snowace76
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Oct 12, 2009 (2:55 am)
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Replying to: pb13 (Oct 10, 2009 10:48 am)
Thanks for the reply and info. I'm fortunate that I work at a university where they have a 2-year Auto Tech program. They kept the car on a monitor overnight with the auto light switch on as they thought it was a system drain. Found nothing wrong there and nothing wrong with any cables. The instructors were baffled and figured the next step would be to tear apart the starter. So far, no more trouble but at least I know where they have to look next! Thanks again.
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- #504 of 522
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Heater/Air Con system suddenly won't work
by shayne67
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Oct 20, 2009 (8:33 am)
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My I35 had a broken driver's side power window replaced recently due to a break in. The glass repairman fixed it perfectly and even got the power up/down mechanism working again.
I just noticed that the Air Con system no longer works. I can turn it on (all lights come on), turn it hot or cold, but nothing flows from the vent.
Could this be attributed to something the glass technician did during the repair?
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Re: Grinding Noise When Turning Right [myrcgarage]
by npriest
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Oct 26, 2009 (11:01 am)
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Replying to: myrcgarage (Dec 30, 2008 7:34 pm)
Hello, again. Finally have a possible resolution to the grinding noise when turning right. I had Infinity check the wheel bearing on 2 separate occasions and they told me both times that it was fine. However, my front engine mount had collapsed and apparently many times THIS is the source for the grinding noise when turning or bearing right. Hoping for a miracle, I authorized the replacement of the engine mount and so far (fingers crossed) the noise has been eliminated. Granted, it's still temperate weather here and the noise was worse in extreme cold, but I believe this was the cure. If you're still having issues with the grinding, make sure your mechanics evaluate your engine mounts for collapse. Oh, by the way, it's a $500 job at the dealer. Ouch.
Thanks to all who contributed.
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