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Infiniti M35/M45 Maintenance and Repair

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Re: 2008 M35 headlight color [alanpreston05] by james27
Oct 20, 2008 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: alanpreston05 (Oct 19, 2008 6:38 pm)

Both the high beams and the fog lights are a standard H-series (halogen) bulbs, and you can get them that appear more blueish. They only look yellow because the HID bulbs are so white. Same issue way back when before everyone went to halogen bulbs...the old incandescents look downright red in comparison.
 
The high beam is a 9005 and the fog is an H11. Just search on those numbers. Increasing the wattage may damage the housing or wiring, so it's safest to stay at the same wattage. Sylvania's 9005CB is whiter than the 'stock' bulb.
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Re: 2008 M35 headlight color [james27] by alanpreston05
Oct 21, 2008 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: james27 (Oct 20, 2008 3:02 pm)

Thanks very much.
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M35 Transmission stuck in 3rd gear by azeiler
Oct 21, 2008 (9:48 am)
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Five months ago I bought a totaled 2006 M35 and just picked it up a few weeks ago from the body shop. I love it!! I had to add transmission fluid b/c it was low and not shifting properly. After that everything was working fine. At times I’ve driven the car very hard, putting into spins a few times already. At one point when I was manually downshifting to help slow down, the transmission got stuck in 3rd gear. I figured that happened b/c I was “vigorously” downshifting. The next morning, everything was shifting as normal and I haven’t used the manual shifter since. However, a few days later it happened again, but under normal driving conditions. This time I noticed that my back-up camera was also not working, the seat belt light was flashing (something it’s never done before), the key light came on and the seat & steering wheel didn’t move when the door was opened after turning off the car. Again, the next day when everything cooled off, everything worked normally. So what seemed like maybe just a transmission problem is now starting to look like maybe an electrical problem instead. Has anyone experienced this before or have any suggestions? By the way, the car has less than 26,000 miles – is the warranty still good even though it’s a rebuilt title?
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Re: M35 Transmission stuck in 3rd gear [azeiler] by tayl0rd
Oct 21, 2008 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: azeiler (Oct 21, 2008 9:48 am)

Being that this is a totaled car, you probably have ZERO warranty whatsoever. My only suggestion is to take it to a dealer and ask them to reprogram the car. Being that you spent so much to rebuild a wrecked car, the cost of reprogramming the computers should be a pittance.
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Re: M35 Transmission stuck in 3rd gear [tayl0rd] by azeiler
Oct 21, 2008 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 21, 2008 10:17 am)

Thanks. The dealer just confirmed that there is no warranty.
 
I bought the car for $11,800 and paid $10,200 to have it fixed. It is completely loaded, even has a DVD player. What an awesome car.
 
I think I'll take it in for re-programming and see if that fixes the problem.
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Re: M35 Transmission stuck in 3rd gear [azeiler] by james27
Oct 21, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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Replying to: azeiler (Oct 21, 2008 11:05 am)

Almost everything in the M-series is controlled by a computer. Computers only react to what they are told. Sounds like you have a bad connection(s) which could include an intermittent short or open. I fear it will take someone who knows the electronics very well to diagnose the thing. If you are lucky, the computer diagnostics might have some clues. If you are really lucky, you'll find a connector that is not fully inserted, and all you have to do is lock it together.
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Re: M35 Transmission stuck in 3rd gear [james27] by azeiler
Oct 29, 2008 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: james27 (Oct 21, 2008 2:30 pm)

Dealer says that computer diagnostic code indicates it's something internal, maybe a solenoid, but they aren't sure; so they recommend a new transmission. They also said that it had the wrong tranny fluid and this ruined the tranny. I took it to an oil change place and had them pump out and replace the tranny fluid with clean J-matic. So far it's shifting fine, but I'm still hesitant to really stick it.
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by ghstudio
Oct 30, 2008 (7:39 am)
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If you have trouble filling your M with gas (the nozzle cuts off before the tank is full), Infiniti just released a TSB to fix the problem.
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Possible M45 Purchase by lime679
Nov 04, 2008 (5:52 pm)
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Hello all,
 
I currrently own a 04 S55 and I'm looking to get rid of it before it becomes a deeper money pit. I really do love the car and it grabs loads of attention but I'm ready for something else. I really like the M45 but have not gone to drive one yet because I'm afraid I'll buy it on the spot. So... I've looked online at some pre-owned ones and they are pretty cheap. I would never buy a new one after seeing the depreciation of this model. But anyway, is there anything that I should be aware of on the M45 before I seriously consider the vehicle. I would probably purchase one with anywhere from 15K to 45K miles. Any input is welcome.
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2006 M35 sport steering issue by jian2003
Nov 08, 2008 (3:59 pm)
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hi,
 
Did anybody have the steering issue with 2006 M35 sport? Recently bought one with 36,000 miles. Change the whole set of tire to Michelin pilot Sport All Season. Alignment once.
 
The car can't keep in the center of road. You have to hold the steering wheel all the time to adjust the random pulling effect (right or left). The driving feeling is so unsafe.
 
After some research on the forum, it looks like some steering rack issue.
 
Have been to dealership several times. One dealer said it's the typical way of this car. The other said it is tire-related. But none of dealer want to work on the steering rack.
 
Very disappointed . any suggestion?

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