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#1601 of 2128 Re: 2005 Quest Automatic Tranmission Problem [plashenick] by pier

Oct 15, 2005 (12:59 pm)

Replying to: plashenick (Oct 14, 2005 7:42 pm)
Route 46 Nissan gave me the exact buyout amount quoted to me by Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp (NMAC) around $20K and some change. My 04 Quest S had two years left on the lease. Had I known that it was that easy, I would never had contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs who told me that they did not consider my issue serious at all. In fact the NCA agent told me he could not even get me a free service voucher as an apology.

#1602 of 2128 Power pedals and seat heater by barnster

Oct 16, 2005 (6:22 am)

My new 2005 Quest S did not come with the power pedals or seat heating option, but The switches for both are on the drivers seat. Can they be activated by installing the proper fuse in the correct location?

#1603 of 2128 Re: Harmonic Vibration: Quest 04 SL [cirruss] by fmunoz1069

Oct 16, 2005 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: cirruss (Oct 15, 2005 12:23 am)
I am having the same problem with my 2004 Quest SL. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times and they have balanced the tires, then I decided to take it to good year and they balanced them twice, then decided I have 2 bad tires and replaced them. The vibration was still there. I mentioned to the tech that the rack felt like it had a spot that felt like it would bind or I don't know felt weird from lets say the 11:00 to 1:00 position. The other problem I have are brakes. My van has 15k on it now and this will be the 5th time my van will be in for brakes. This time they will be replacing the rotors in the front since the last time they cut them. If they can resolved these two annoying problems I feel this is a great van. I love driving this van, even thought I get messages in my hands when driving and in my feet when braking. Ha,ha. I will be calling Nissan tommorrow and file a complaint. I don't want to blame the dealer because I know they have done all they can, plus I know all of them so I know they try harder. Wish me luck.. Good luck to all others with this problem.

#1604 of 2128 Re: Harmonic Vibration: Quest 04 SL [fmunoz1069] by pier

Oct 17, 2005 (7:02 am)

Replying to: fmunoz1069 (Oct 16, 2005 6:43 pm)
My wife was the primary driver of our 04 Quest S. She noticed the same weird spot on the steering rack at about the same positions as you report. When I drove it, I noticed that on cloverleaf turns, it felt like the wheels were shuddering side ways instead of turning on a track. It was as though the car was skipping sideways instead of actually turning. In the recent wet weather we had in NJ the sensation was even worse. At one point the steering wheel "slapped" back against the desired direction. There was no pothole or irregularity on the road. I urge you to report this to the NHTSA ODI as Nissan refuses to admit to an issue.

#1605 of 2128 Re: Harmonic Vibration: Quest 04 SL [pier] by dtownfb

Oct 17, 2005 (10:48 am)

Replying to: pier (Oct 17, 2005 7:02 am)
What you are describing sounds more like the tires may have been an issue. Or you were turning too sharply because you were going too fast for the conditions. I've done what you described but simplying slowing up has resoved the issue.
 
fmunnoz1069: I haven't noticed anything in my steering but something like this could very easily be different for each vehicle. I would try to duplicate the issue and isolate the conditions when it happens. This way others can try the same to see if it is a broad issue or not.

#1606 of 2128 Re: Harmonic Vibration: Quest 04 SL [dtownfb] by pier

Oct 17, 2005 (3:55 pm)

Replying to: dtownfb (Oct 17, 2005 10:48 am)
Actually, the effect did not vary with speed. You are partially right - the tires are part of the problem - they were not properly roadforce balanced. After the fourth balancing attempt, the effect was reduced by 70%. Here's the rub: this effect seems to be prevalent in Muranos too. There, the steering rack, hub assembly and tire size is different. The only common factor I can trace is:
 
1. Goodyear tires.
2. Tire pressure monitors. They are quite heavy and can cause a vibration if they are not counterbalanced.

#1607 of 2128 Re: Harmonic Vibration: Quest 04 SL [pier] by fmunoz1069

Oct 17, 2005 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: pier (Oct 17, 2005 3:55 pm)
I have a Murano with out the tpms and I don't have a vibration problem with it. I have been tempted to take the wheels off of my Murano and try them on the Quest. I am not sure I want to go through all this trouble. My dealer has gotten those tires and rims to zero out and the road force is not that high. I called Nissan customer service and they told me that the vehicle has to be in the shop within the past 30 days, so it will be in this week.

#1608 of 2128 Re: Harmonic Vibration: Quest 04 SL [fmunoz1069] by pier

Oct 18, 2005 (5:27 am)

Replying to: fmunoz1069 (Oct 17, 2005 5:15 pm)
In very last attempt, the roadforce was completely zeroed out and the vibration persisted. Moving the front tires to the back reduced the effect even further but it was still there. The dealer stated that the vibration will always be there and blamed the tire - end of case.
 
I wonder, all you Quest owners out there with the same issues: is this symptom common amongst the 17'' rims as they are on the 16" rim?

#1609 of 2128 Re: 2005 Quest Automatic Tranmission Problem [pier] by majj

Oct 18, 2005 (7:39 am)

Replying to: pier (Oct 13, 2005 5:06 am)
tell me how did you convince them to do so,
because my problems are engine, noise coming from the back, ac broke twice an in summer, stering wheel" a lilttle piece broke, from where ?"sliding doors both, front doors vibriate both, seat 3rd row and 2nd row(wich they just did the recall)
the car has a great look but the quality is a p of sssssssss.

#1610 of 2128 Re: 2005 Quest Automatic Tranmission Problem [spoonieboy1] by majj

Oct 18, 2005 (7:42 am)

Replying to: spoonieboy1 (Oct 14, 2005 8:20 am)
some times we no choice than to go back to the nissan dearler to get anothe nissan. this is what I might have to do in next month, I'm wainting on lemon law.
but if I dont win the case, and I go to another dealer I have to eat around 5k

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