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Re: brake warrant extension [camlamarca]
by rosie726
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Mar 27, 2005 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: camlamarca (Mar 26, 2005 9:46 pm)
It says 3 years from original day vehicle was placed in service, so I think that means they are not extending the warranty just taking away the 36000 miles and making it unlimited mileage.So I bought my vehicle in november 03, the warranty will still be up in nov 06 but if my miles go over the 36000 in that time a repair will be covered. Hope the fix works but doesn't seem like a big deal with the warranty.The last 2 updated fixes were supossed to work and didn't, guess we have to wait another 4000 miles after these are installed to really know. Also my brakes are starting to go bad for the 5th time and my dealer said IF they get BAD enough before the new fix is available , they will replace them with the old parts again.
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- #63 of 656
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Armada Rollback in Gear
by brewjamr
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Mar 29, 2005 (8:12 am)
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I've started noticing a problem with my '04 Armada when I put it in gear and I'm on any kind of incline. While in drive (or overdrive), as soon as I let off the brake, it starts to roll backwards as if I were driving a manual trans. I've never had an automatic do this and these were shallow grade inclines (1 degree driveways). Dealership service rep explained it away as because of a low idle setting Nissan set to save fuel economy. That sounded like a bit of a stretch for something that could be a safety hazard if you're not aware of it. Anyone else run into this problem?
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- #64 of 656
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Re: Armada Rollback in Gear [brewjamr]
by mom3crazygirls
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Mar 29, 2005 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: brewjamr (Mar 29, 2005 8:12 am)
just this morning, I had my 05 Armada pop out of park into reverse when I had stepped out of the car to put something in my mailbox, I have extensive damage and my children were inside - very scary! And of course the service manager "can't replicate the situation and has never heard of such a problem before". I'm not letting it go too lightly
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- #65 of 656
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brake fix and cloth seats
by meesacat
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Mar 29, 2005 (3:11 pm)
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I just had the "new" rotors installed last week. These are the new version and I was told I was a test car. Hopefully it cures the problem. Also, I have tan cloth seats (what a mistake). Does anyone have a product recommendation to remove stains??? The dealer tried something, and now it's ten times worse. Please let me know!!!
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Vehicle rolling backwards in Gear
by soldaustin
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Mar 29, 2005 (6:26 pm)
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I ran into this a long time ago. I was in a steep driveway and was sitting pulling straight out (not backing) and was waiting for traffic to clear. When I released the brake I started rolling so put it on again thinking it had to roll a bit before catching on whatever makes it stop. I released the break again and let it roll. It went down the driveway and would have went through the garage if I hadn't of been testing it. It rolled just like a manual transmission. I have never asked about it though at the dealership. Since after I noticed, I have tried it and in forward, if you are on a hill, it acts just like a manual transmission. Nothing holds it back. Why? I wish someone had the answer. You are not the only one as I have seen others complain about this.
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- #67 of 656
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Re: Vehicle rolling backwards in Gear [soldaustin]
by camlamarca
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Mar 29, 2005 (8:05 pm)
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Replying to: soldaustin (Mar 29, 2005 6:26 pm)
Funny someone mentioned this. My brand new 2005 did the same thing in my driveway, and I commented to my wife how odd it rolls backwards while in drive. I had to double check that it was not in reverse. I guessed it was due to the above average heavy vehicle vs. low idle speed,and that the vehicle electronic computer controlled idle/hill/tranny technology had not been broken in yet. The system is supposed to adjust to driver styles and conditions over time to optimize performance and mileage. My other automatic holds itself, but is much lighter. I am not concerned, but it does make for a good service question, and a slight challenge when getting to a stop sign on a hill.
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Re: brake fix and cloth seats [meesacat]
by 81trekker
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Mar 31, 2005 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: meesacat (Mar 29, 2005 3:11 pm)
Regading the cloth seat stains, might want to contact Stoner, Inc. in Quarryville, PA
800-227-5538. They were helpful to me when their original product I used did not remove
the lipstick without a leaving a stain. Sent me a carpet/upholstery care kit for free.
I never used it as the stain eventually disappeared. Also, I had slipcovers on mine, not
the bare seat. When you get the stain removed, might want to invest in the seat covers.
Found a place in Florida that does a good job with them: www.seatcoversdirect.com.
Have had them on for almost a year and now need to wash them. 81- Trekker
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- #69 of 656
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Re: brake fix and cloth seats [81trekker]
by meesacat
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Apr 01, 2005 (3:49 pm)
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Replying to: 81trekker (Mar 31, 2005 5:51 pm)
Thanks for the info. I will try to give them a call!!!
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Re: Armada Rollback in Gear [brewjamr]
by oneredrover
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Apr 08, 2005 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: brewjamr (Mar 29, 2005 8:12 am)
I, too, am having the same rollback problem. I purchased a NEW, UNTITLED '04 Armada LE on March 28th and had this problem the first two days of driving. I test drove it over 40 miles (distance from dealership to my house and back) and all was peachy. The next day I drove it, round trip, about 120 miles. After the first 50+ miles, I noticed the rollback very subtly whenever putting it into drive. After going up a very steep hill, on which I had to reverse partly down the hill and drive up again to park it, it became much more noticeable thereon after. When I attempted to drive up the hill again it rolled back considerably. I had to press hard on the gas for the gear to "catch". At which point my kids were mortified because the screeching of the tires and the abrupt motion embarrassed them. Just to make sure I wasn't quacked, I tried it again in the safety of my driveway. Reversed it into the street, put it in drive and screeched the tires like a teenager in a hot rod . . .this time I was embarrassed, my neighbors were out. Salesman told me to bring it in right away. The technician test drove it right it the dealership garage and low and behold it was diagnosed as a transmission problem (that was March 30). They are replacing the transmission with a brand new one. Today is April 8th (not sure when I am getting my car back) and I have had their loaner car (2005 Armada) longer than I had my newly purchased car . . . at least the loaner is loaded. Obviously, I am not clairvoyant. Otherwise, I would have never bought this car but I see a recall in the future.
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Re: brake fix and cloth seats [meesacat]
by mikepman
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Apr 10, 2005 (3:31 pm)
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Replying to: meesacat (Mar 29, 2005 3:11 pm)
I just got the new fix done on my brakes. They replaced the rotors and pads in the front and machined the rotors in the rear and also replaced the pads. This was the third time at the dealer for breaks. I have had the car for 7 months and have driven just over 7K. I had to shake the tree to get the new fix since the parts are very limited. I had to file a claim with Nissan 1 after the second break job. When the judder began again I contacted the rep and referenced my file number. They contacted the dealer and both parties were able to find me the new parts.
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