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Vans & Minivans Nissan Quest Nissan Quest 2004+: Problems & Solutions 
2128 messages, Last post on Oct 23, 2006 at 1:24 AM
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For two days now, my wife and I are having this issue with our 2004 Nissan Quest SL. This is what happens: From a full stop, when I step on the gas, nothing happens for a couple seconds except revving (like you are on neutral). Then it will engage and jerk and go. The last time this happened was last year and it only did it twice. When my wife drove it this morning, it happened at every stop, so she drove it back and we called the dealer. The dealer sent a tow truck to pick it up. The other problem - the dealership could not "duplicate" the problem and therefore can't fix it. They said they haven't had that sort of complaint before but a friend who owned a '04 Quest said she encountered the same problem. I've been reading about the problem and I think it is related to the TCM (A/T Control Module) issue. Anyone else experience the same problem? Was it the TCM? Please advise. Thanks.
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Replying to: funkmeister (Sep 11, 2006 3:52 pm) P.S. - Also check on this board. I think when you re-start the engine it erases the codes. The answer may be to turn off the engine and have the tow truck come immediately.
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Replying to: funkmeister (Sep 11, 2006 3:52 pm) I'm not sure if what you describe is exactly like what I experienced but it sounds like either the A/T control module or the transmission. ... Gary |
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Replying to: dtownfb (Sep 11, 2006 8:49 am) I tested it in town and on the interstate. So far it is driving like it did when I first purchased it. Very smooth. However, I know as well as you do it won't last. Rotors will warp again... I'm thinking with the weather getting cooler it may last a bit longer? As best as I can determine the problem is the materials in the pads and rotors, their design and heat combination causing all the issues. I'm really pressing for Nissan to address the problem and issue at least a TSB for a fix if not a recall. Of course, I'm just one person. For those of us having issues we all need to make sure we file complaints with the NTSB and blanket Nissan with letters and emails complaining. Sure I could try non Nissan pads and rotors, some have reported success. I don't really want to do that under warranty as that could be an excuse by Nissan to avoid responsibility. So far I've had 100% of the work documented and performed at Nissan authorized dealerships. They have no excuses. They just need to address the problem and fix it! ... Gary |
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Replying to: dtownfb (Sep 11, 2006 8:07 pm)
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Replying to: funkmeister (Sep 12, 2006 7:05 am)
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Replying to: eddiers71 (Sep 10, 2006 6:42 pm) We have an o5 SL and made the trip Boston - Niagara Falls - Boston this summer with 3 adults and 3 kids. We averaged 22. something on the way out and 25.9 on the way back. We log all fuel use and average every 5,000 miles and it has never been much lower than 22 overall. I keep it in good tune and keep the tires inflated to 35-38 psi. It now has 34,000 miles on it.
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Replying to: garandman (Sep 12, 2006 5:28 pm) |
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My 05 Quest developed steering wheel vibration  4000 miles. Dealer turned front rotors. vibration gone. Tires rotated 7500 miles, no vibration after rotation. Vibration resurfaces 12,000 miles. Dealer replaces front rotors, turns rear rotors and replaces front wheels,(rims) due to a out of round condition. All repairs done on warranty. Dealer states on work order that all four tires are defective, tire hop, tread seperation, unbalanceable. Dealer refers me to a Goodyear retailer. Steering vibration the same after these repairs. I can't hardly believe this is happening and really can't afford to spend this much time on this. I decide to take the van to Discount Tire to inquire about pro-rated tire replacement. Discount Tire was GREAT!!!! They gave me $90.00 credit per original tire, no questions asked. I had them install Yokohama TRZ 235/60/16's At some cost to me. These new tires cut the vibration by 70%. I returned to Discount Tire and had them remove all wheels/tires and road force balance all tires $15.00 charge per tire. I was going to get to the bottom of this problem now or go Lemon Law. Discount Tire discovered one of the new wheels the dealer installed was defective, had a 2" flat spot on both sides and could not be balanced. I had them move this tire to the right rear. Steering vibration almost gone. Returned to dealer. Dealer replaced defective wheel on right rear. I have not had this new wheel road force balanced yet and may not because the vibration is so minimal it may not be worth $15.00 to find out if this is the source of the small vibration. The moral to this story is that if you are having a steering vibration go to a shop like discount Tire that has the Hunter Road Force Balancer. Do this first then you will know if the problem is wheels,tires or brakes/rotors. this will cost $60.00 to find out but time is money. In my case the dealer replaced the front rotors and wheels. I have no way to know if they were in fact the problem or if the tires were the problem. I suspect it may have been a combination of all three with the tires being the worst ofender. If this van develops steering vibration again I will road force balance first the if it's not tires I will return to the dealer with proof as such. I really don't know if this problem will resurface, flip a coin. But I do know how to isolate tis problem in the future. Good Luck!!!
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Replying to: funkmeister (Sep 11, 2006 3:52 pm) |
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