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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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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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power windows in the back make a lound noise and the driver side window
by ldp
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Apr 10, 2005 (4:21 pm)
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I have a 04 armarda 4x4 LE.I only have 6k total and it had been in the shop 3 time.The first time is the back windowns make noise when rollup they replaced both motor and the my brake got bad in 3k they replaced new brake then the back window make noise again and the front driver window make noise when roll up and then it roll back down by itself I am afraid of using these windows and my brake is going bad again at 6k. 4-10-2005.I should kept my 01 toyota sequoide limited. also i got the transmition roll back to but not as much because i live inhouston tx
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Nissan Armada Brake Settlements
by art326
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Apr 11, 2005 (6:20 am)
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Have any members filed Lemon Law Claims against Nissan concerning the brake judder issue? If so, what settlements have been made or offered? Thanks.
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Re: Nissan Armada Brake Settlements [art326]
by rosie726
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Apr 11, 2005 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: art326 (Apr 11, 2005 6:20 am)
In the process of this at this time, no offers made yet.
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- #75 of 656
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Brakes update
by rosie726
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Apr 11, 2005 (6:49 pm)
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Took our Armada in today for the FIFTH brake repair, the new parts are not available at this time, so the rotors were resurfaced as a temporary fix. Were told parts should be available next month. Guess we'll see. Oh!! One other thing straight from the service managers mouth, the NEW 05 Armada's are still coming in with the original defective brakes!!!!!! Buyer beware!
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Re: Brakes update [rosie726]
by camlamarca
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Apr 12, 2005 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: rosie726 (Apr 11, 2005 6:49 pm)
Yes. A few employees at dealers still have various stories. A sales guy will directly tell you the 2005s are fixed, but this is not true unless the production date is after March 2005, then it may be true. A service advisor will beat around the bush and advise the probably may not happen on the 2005s to delay the inevitable replacement. I got all the stories from different departments at different dealers during my shopping.
However, you are right, the 2005s produced to date do not have the beefed up brake system. I got the #1 guy in charge of my dealership service department to meet with me, address the brake issue, among other service inquiries, before signing the purchase deal. They were straight up in confirming the 2005s did not yet have the new system. It was Nissan's willingness to fix the problem for free on previous customers and their recent replacement release that makes it almost a non-issue now.
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