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Re: spark plugs and socket size [asa]
by driver56
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Jun 28, 2009 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: asa (Jun 27, 2009 5:15 pm)
Thanks, I have a 16mm socket. Actually, I won't be removing the plugs unless absolutely necassary. The change should not be due for another 7 -8 years at this rate.
Cheers!
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Re: spark plugs and socket size [driver56]
by asa
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Jun 30, 2009 (4:53 pm)
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Replying to: driver56 (Jun 28, 2009 3:25 pm)
I was thinking about removing my plugs at about 30,000 Miles, putting some anti-seize on the threads and re-installing them. Perhaps I'm paranoid, but I can't help but think that removing plugs in an aluminium head for the first time at 100,000 Miles could be difficult. From what I gather, Nissan does not put anti-seize on the threads.
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [cwo4]
by cwo4
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Jul 03, 2009 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: cwo4 (Jun 14, 2009 11:07 am)
After driving a few hours last Wednesday my AC froze up again for the third time. It was about 3 PM and I was about 70 miles from the dealership. I called them and told them I was on my way. I arrived, they looked at it, called Nissan North America, completely changed the refrigerant and sent me on the way. According to the service manager, if it freezes up again, they will replace the compressor. We will see how it does as we hit the road in a few for the Fourth of July.
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [cwo4]
by obyone
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Jul 03, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: cwo4 (Jul 03, 2009 6:07 am)
How can changing the refrigerant stop a compressor lockup? No logic to that. Same with changing ATF on a failing trans. Something my Nissan dealer did as my trans was failing. Luckily it happened at 35K miles just before the warranty was up.
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [cwo4]
by cwo4
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Jul 08, 2009 (4:37 am)
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Replying to: cwo4 (Jul 03, 2009 6:07 am)
This is getting boring. AC froze up a fourth time. Called the local dealership who called Nissan North America. NNA told them to replace the compressor. Component should arrive this AM and hopefully be installed today. Maybe this will fix it. Otherwise no problems with the truck now at 20K miles.
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [cwo4]
by cwo4
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Jul 09, 2009 (1:47 pm)
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Replying to: cwo4 (Jul 08, 2009 4:37 am)
And the beat goes on as Sonny and Cher sang. Nissan replaced the compressor on my 09 Frontier AC yesterday. Took about three hours. I drove off and made an extended drive to my sons. Had dinner and drove the 100 miles home. The AC froze up again at the approx 60 mile mark. Called the dealership this AM and have another appointment for Monday morning. Whoopee. Appointment number five. This is getting ridiculous but I'll keep posting developments in this "Never ending story."
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [cwo4]
by obyone
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Jul 09, 2009 (9:41 pm)
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Replying to: cwo4 (Jul 09, 2009 1:47 pm)
Ever considered going to another dealer? Don't make much sense to return to an incompetent service department, that is, assuming you value your time.
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [obyone]
by cwo4
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Jul 13, 2009 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Jul 09, 2009 9:41 pm)
It isn't the dealership, it is Nissan North America. Apparently the dealer cannot maintain a large stock list of parts anymore and also must contact Nissan NA for guidance on what to do for warranty service. Sort of like a health care plan. At least that is how they explained it to me. Took the truck in today. They called Nissan who said to order the remaining parts, expansion valve and sensor, which are the only things that have not been replaced. I am confident this time it will fix it as I will have a complete new AC system. Only six visits required!
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [cwo4]
by obyone
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Jul 14, 2009 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: cwo4 (Jul 13, 2009 9:42 am)
When you state,
"The AC froze up again at the approx 60 mile mark."
What exactly happens to freeze up?
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Re: AC Problem on '09 Frontier [obyone]
by cwo4
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Jul 15, 2009 (2:43 pm)
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Replying to: obyone (Jul 14, 2009 12:13 pm)
I'm not an auto mechanic so bear with me; after driving about 60 miles the air coming out of the vents begins to lessen in volume and the coolness becomes luke warm then matching outside air temperature. When this has happened I have stopped, opened the hood and the air conditioning system tubes/pipes are covered with frost. That is what is taking place when I say it is freezing up. Do you have a suggestion?
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