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#2404 of 2489 Re: Noisy clickling fan [altimadude00] by rugmankc Mar 12, 2009 (8:50 am)
Replying to: altimadude00 (Mar 11, 2009 10:59 am) My 94 has a similar noise. If I reach around the right side of my center console and reach directly up under the dash I can feel what seems to be a relay clicking and I can feel the click. Will have my mechanic look at it. He thinKs it may be the fan motor.   Ken Replies to this message: mrhhub (Sep 06, 2009 5:52 am)
#2405 of 2489 What year Altima to buy?? by whitall Apr 06, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Helping my son make decisions. He will spend $12,000 to 15,000 on a used car. He really likes the Altima and can get a 2006 with mid-high 30,000 miles for about 12k. He can get a 2008 with mid 20,000 mileage for 15k+. These are all pretty entry level cars without upgrades.    I vote for the 2008 because it had warranty left on it and comes with lots of airbags and ABS. Some of the 2006's have ABS, but not side airbags. He is 19 and could care less about safety.    He will (without a doubt) be putting bigger rims on it, I've heard him mention 20's, 18's minimum. He WILL be putting in a sub, amp and head unit (wants some DVD thing). So there is no point in getting one with upgraded sound and steering wheel controls.    This stuff will void out parts of his warranty, right? Making the warranty on the '08 less of an issue.    Altima redesigned in 2007? Is that year one to stay away from? I had told him re-design years are usually bad. I have an 06 Murano that is great (really low miles though) and read horror stories on the early model years, that is why I am afraid of the 2007. SHould we be afraid of the '07? 2007 would give him a little warranty...I like the idea of him getting the "newer" design for value, but the '06 has a nice price! (most of the cars with good prices are fleet or rentals)    OR, he hasn't looked at the Accord. HOw does that compare safety wise, price wise?   Replies to this message: skinsfan3 (Apr 06, 2009 12:17 pm) bsmart (Apr 06, 2009 1:04 pm) jd10013 (Apr 07, 2009 2:00 pm) skinsfan3 (Apr 07, 2009 4:15 pm)
#2406 of 2489 Re: What year Altima to buy?? [whitall] by skinsfan3 Apr 06, 2009 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: whitall (Apr 06, 2009 12:04 pm) I have a 2003 Altima. This car is well put together. It is hard to find one in the classified sections. This ought to be a pretty good time for him to buy. It is tricky with used cars. The old adage is that people don't want to get rid of cars they are pleased with. If you are going to consider fleet rentals, why not go to an auction with someone who knows about cars. I think, nowadays, you could actually check with your local bank and find out what they are doing with their company cars. They are usually maintained well.
#2407 of 2489 Re: What year Altima to buy?? [whitall] by bsmart Apr 06, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: whitall (Apr 06, 2009 12:04 pm) I vote for the 2008 Altima. I own a 1995 Altima bought new that now has 287,000 miles on it( still runs great and everything works on it ) and I have a 2008 Altima that will be 2 years old in Nov , has 20,000 on it now. I love that car. My aunt had a 2006 and had multiple problems with it, you may want to check this forum for 2006 problems. The 08 also drives, and handles better than the 06. If you test drive both models, I think you will see a difference in the response of the engine and handling.
#2409 of 2489 Re: What year Altima to buy?? [whitall] by jd10013 Apr 07, 2009 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: whitall (Apr 06, 2009 12:04 pm) Deffinitly the 2008. Nissan made huge improvements with the 4th gen. the interior, overall quality, smart key system and a lot of other things makes the 2008 a much beter car than the 2006. Replies to this message: skinsfan3 (Apr 07, 2009 4:15 pm)
#2410 of 2489 Re: What year Altima to buy?? [jd10013] by skinsfan3 Apr 07, 2009 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Apr 07, 2009 2:00 pm) I opt for the 20032.5.
#2411 of 2489 2003 Altima Lights Pulsing/Blinking by johnnycashish Apr 14, 2009 (9:21 am)
Hello! I’m hoping someone can help me with my mystery ailment. I read previous posts and didn't find my "exact situation". I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 with 70,000 miles on it. My lights (headlights, internal lights, dashboard, radio display, etc.) are pulsing/flickering/blinking when the engine is running. They seem to pulse with engine revs. They otherwise work fine.   8 months ago my oil change guy noticed my battery (original factory install) was not keeping a good charge and recommended that I replace it. Of course, I didn’t take him up on his advice… So two days ago the light pulsing started and I assumed that it might be the battery (which I needed, anyway). I installed a new battery last night but the lights are still blinking.   I almost wish the lights were “completely dead” so I would have a better idea about a fuse or something. The blinking isn’t random – it’s a pattern – so I don’t think it’s a short. There isn’t any engine clicking or anything and I haven’t had any problems starting the car. No “check XYZ” lights are lit up on my dash. I haven’t installed a new anti-theft device or anything like that. I have had satellite radio in the car for three years with no issues.   The headlights (and interior lights) aren’t dim but the blinking is driving me crazy. And I'm worried that at some point the engine will have problems and I'll get stranded somewhere. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks!!   JC Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 18, 2009 7:22 am)
#2412 of 2489 Re: 1995 Nissan Altima Problems [car4dell] by polly5931 Apr 17, 2009 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: car4dell (Dec 13, 2007 10:51 am) It's a little late now for car4dell, but for anyone else ... The 94 and 95 Altimas (at least) have little rubber buttons on the brake and clutch pedals. After about 10 years they are brittle enough to break up and fall off. You'll see litlle crumbs of it under the driver's feet.   The effect of the clutch button is to prevent starting the car. The effect of the brake button is that the brake lights will stay on. It may affect using cruise control too. The buttons (called plungers) are a dealer item but are inexpensive. Getting them installed is tricky.   It's awkward to drive around with the brake lights always on, but when you park you'll want to pull the fuse for the relevant circuit so as not to burn out the battery, and put it back in next time you drive.   (Seems like there is a third such button but I forgot what it was for. Maybe the cruise control has its own button on the clutch.)
#2413 of 2489 Re: 2003 Altima Lights Pulsing/Blinking [johnnycashish] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 18, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: johnnycashish (Apr 14, 2009 9:21 am) I'd test the alternator on the car and see if there are voltage ebbs and flows. I'm not sure how your alternator is regulated but if you see fluctuations in voltage coming out of the alternator then track the source of alternator regulation and that might do it.

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