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2426 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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I finally replaced the front control arms on my 2004 Quest. I was having a deadening, stiff, harsh bump whenever I went over bumps with the minivan. My first thought is the front struts needed replacing but it turned out the bushings in the front control arm went bad. What's interesting is the bushings for the FRONT control arms are not serviceable and new control arms at the dealership are over $400. Luckily my mechanic was as shocked at the price as i was and let me find the control arms and he installed them. I found front control arms at www.Partsgeek.com for about $215 for each arm (half of what the dealer wanted to charge). It took my mechanic 3 hours to install them. My van takes bumps and road imperfections smoother and without any noise. the sterering wheel shakes are about 95% gone. Hopefully this helps someone. |
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Replying to: calvin1962 (Aug 09, 2009 6:03 pm) Best thing you can do is make sure the contacts are cleaned, nothing is on the track and there is plenty of grease. |
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Replying to: deltheking (Apr 28, 2009 1:26 pm) .I thought it needs engine oil change.SO did oil change.But after that I still see Service Engine soon.So I took it to Autozone and they told I have I P0420 error .After reading this forum I understood it needs a new catalytic converter.Emission warranty is like 8 years/80K miles.Will I be still covered undered warranty? THanks sarathb at zenbedotcom |
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Replying to: kingfisher1111 (Sep 13, 2009 3:20 pm) I had a replacement Audi part go out in about 15 months; and about 1000miles over , and they refused to cover it...I think the replacement part only had 1 year 10-12k miles or so.. Anyway, I'd look for an after market part...or a junk yard piece...or re-manufacturered.
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Replying to: ivan_99 (Sep 13, 2009 8:15 pm) |
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Replying to: kingfisher1111 (Sep 13, 2009 8:40 pm) Also,any reason why you bought such a high miled Quest ? And what did you pay for it? Good Luck.Keep us posted for any follow up.
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Replying to: kingfisher1111 (Sep 13, 2009 3:20 pm) http://www.nissanhelp.com/diy/obd_codes/p0420.htm I would have a mechanic looks this over before replacing the catalytic converter. Actually if there are no other drivability issues, i would erase the code and see if it came back on. Then have a mechanic look it over.
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Replying to: dtownfb (Sep 14, 2009 8:32 am) I don't have drivability issues.This issue started recently.How can we erase the code?
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Replying to: deltheking (Sep 14, 2009 8:00 am) I did find Nissan parts through http://everythingnissan.com/ (actually an Infiniti air intake) which was 50% less than the dealer...not sure how the exhaust compares to OEM in price and quality.
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Replying to: deltheking (Sep 14, 2009 8:00 am) Usually Nissan,quest/honda runs like 200000 miles right.So I thought I will drive those many miles.I dont drive much.Like 1000 miles in a month or less than that.I bought for $8000 Thanks |
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