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Infiniti I35 Maintenance and Repair

595 messages,  Last post on May 23, 2013 at 5:52 AM

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What is this discussion about? Infiniti I35, Sedan

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#587 of 595 Re: After the Accident [chuck_j] by infinity_hell1

May 24, 2012 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: chuck_j (Jul 15, 2009 3:59 pm)
Chuck-
Can you please tell me the outcome of your above problem?! I am having the exact same problem after a very similar bumper accident. Have already replaced a sensor and fuse, computer has had 3 relearns..... What happened with your car? We're you able to find a reason and fix?
 
Many thanks

#588 of 595 2003 I-35 301,000 miles by wilson16

Jun 13, 2012 (12:42 pm)

I was wondering if anybody has ever replaced the chain on a I35 and would it be worth the money $$$ to do so. The car is lien free and still runs well. It's started having a noise when idling so I thought it might be the chain getting loose

#589 of 595 Re: 2003 I-35 301,000 miles [wilson16] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 13, 2012 (12:53 pm)

Replying to: wilson16 (Jun 13, 2012 12:42 pm)
It's a big job and I'm not sure I'd jump into it just yet if I were you. If the noise goes away just off idle, then it might be a loose chain or a bad chain tensioner, but if you hear the noise off idle, it could be something else. It would be good to get ahold of a mechanic's stethoscope and see if you can isolate the noise.
 
BTW, engines can run a long time with a slightly work chain but if it starts really making a racket, it's time to do it.
 
Certainly with 300K miles, it's a distinct possibility that the chain is worn.
 
Labor is over 12 hours, so it won't be easy or cheap. Depending on where you live, this is going to cost you north of $1500.
 
That's not much of a used car if you tried to replace yours.

#590 of 595 Re: 2003 I-35 301,000 miles [wilson16] by atma97

Jun 17, 2012 (10:41 am)

Replying to: wilson16 (Jun 13, 2012 12:42 pm)
You have to be sure it's the chain noise. Watching Youtube under "Honda S2000 Engine Noise", the noise is louder when engine is warm and revved up.

#591 of 595 Re: Grinding Noise When Turning Right [npriest] by 04i35

Oct 05, 2012 (3:16 pm)

Replying to: npriest (Oct 26, 2009 12:01 pm)
Hi npriest, I just found this topic on the forum; my '04 I35 has been having this noise for two years, it's exactly as what you described, only right turn. Curious about if the front engine mount was truly the remedy to eliminate the noise since you had the dealer replaced it?

#592 of 595 Re: Grinding Noise When Turning Right [04i35] by npriest

Dec 31, 2012 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: 04i35 (Oct 05, 2012 3:16 pm)
Hi, 04i35. Sorry-- haven't been on the forum in a while and didn't notice your query. Yes, the noise did abate with replacing the front engine mount. Sorry again for the late reply. If I remember (been a while) it was about $500 P&L at dealer.

#593 of 595 Re: Grinding Noise When Turning Right [npriest] by 04i35

Jan 01, 2013 (8:47 am)

Replying to: npriest (Dec 31, 2012 5:25 pm)
Hi npriest, appreciate your confirmation of the fix.

#594 of 595 Re: Engine mount issues (aka clunking sounds) [mik5423] by jocko666

Jan 13, 2013 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: mik5423 (Oct 30, 2009 2:41 am)
I hate to sound really ignorant but in the original posting there was a link to an "Official" Infiniti site and I look at the exploded diagrams but what is the "motor mount" called????
If I were to ask at a parts store, do they resemble any old motor mounts from cars of the 60's era? (I doubt that !!)
TIA

#595 of 595 Are you kidding me? Alternator again?!?*%$# by thisisbelle

May 23, 2013 (5:52 am)

Good morning fellow Infiniti I owners... I have been working on this issue on and off for about a year now... this was my original post:
) Battery and Brake lights have started flickering off and on during driving the car. The car momentarily loses power, RPM's go down and I coast briefly and then power resumes...I thought it was the alternator but I had a new alternator put on a year ago- I also had to put in a new battery at the same time, so these aren't more than a year old. I drove up to Advance -hooked it up for me..Alternator, Battery, and charging system came up fine.....I took it to local garage and left it for 5 days. They drove it off and on, put it on diagnostic machine and NOTHING!! The mechanic said he couldn't find anything wrong..no codes besides an oxygen sensor.. I left -on my way home...yup, you guessed it...brake and battery lights flicker and car loses power...but it never completely goes out...Does anyone have any idea? I'm trying to avoid $$$ for all kinds of useless diagnostic tests that tell me my car is ok...has this happened to anyone else?? I hate to pay for another new alternator/battery if there is some underlying little problem that is hard to detect...Thanks so much...
FFW to today (May 2013) I have had two new alternators put in since January 2011- 2 new batteries...took my car to an "electrical" guy and he said my alternator was putting out correct "amps" or whatever it is that alternators do...I drove it home from his shop and AGAIN battery light/brake lights flash and then car dies..loses power as I am driving..It's been parked for about 6 months but I am in need of my car so...Anyone have any idea of what UNDERLYING electrical issue I could be having? Something has to be messing up my alternator...3 alternators in 2 years? HELP!!!

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