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Infiniti Q45 Maintenance and Repair

318 messages,  Last post on Dec 04, 2012 at 2:35 PM

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#311 of 318 94 Q45 reverse issue by rginther

Oct 09, 2012 (9:12 am)

Hi. I have a 94 Q45 with 116k miles. I notice that when I am backing up in reverse the car starts out at normal speed (idling, I am not pushing the accelerator) but quickly slows down and feels like the brakes have been applied. The car operates in reverse no problem, it just seems like the brakes have been activated to slow it down. Is this a normal saftey feature, a brake issue, or a transmission issue? can I safely ignore it?

#312 of 318 Re: 94 Q45 heat shield cat converter [rginther] by knowspinzone

Oct 09, 2012 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: rginther (Oct 09, 2012 9:08 am)
That heat shield simply protects objects, e.g. grass, from coming in contact with the extremely hot converter and catching fire. Its removal would have nothing to do with that hot smell you are experiencing. My heat shield was missing for years and made no difference.
 
As for your braking during reversing, I would guess that your parking braking is engaging or failing to disengage.

#313 of 318 Re: 94 Q45 heat shield cat converter [knowspinzone] by rginther

Oct 10, 2012 (6:01 am)

Replying to: knowspinzone (Oct 09, 2012 5:36 pm)
KSZ, Thank you for the very prompt response. Is it possible that the hot smell may be related to the parking brake not disengaging completly? oh well, enough speculating, time to have it checked out! Hopefully it is one problem causing both issues.

#314 of 318 Starter, Electrical or ??? by njoyn1

Oct 13, 2012 (7:43 pm)

I own a 2005 Q45 with 72,000 miles. Approx. 3 weeks ago when I tried to crank the engine I only got a "click" sound for about four attempts then the engine starts without problem. This has happened once or twice over the past three or four weeks.
Also, I have had to replace the battery four or five times since I bought the auto. The current battery is about two months old. Need comments, recommendations or suggestions

#315 of 318 Re: Starter, Electrical or ??? [njoyn1] by knowspinzone

Oct 14, 2012 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: njoyn1 (Oct 13, 2012 7:43 pm)
Assuming your battery is OK, I would check the inside of the battery cables. Take a fine grit sandpaper and clean the inside of the cables thoroughly and securely attach to the terminals. For good measure, just rough up the terminals with the same sandpaper.

#316 of 318 Re: Starter, Electrical or ??? [njoyn1] by cobrapc

Oct 14, 2012 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: njoyn1 (Oct 13, 2012 7:43 pm)
The first thing I would do is find you local Autozone or Advance auto parts store, depending on your area, and have them check the battery, charging system, and starter. Problem sounds like it could be in the starter solenoid, or brushes. Troubleshooting is best when you start with the basics and work your way out.

#317 of 318 infiniti q45t repair ...HELP !?!?! by melemel17

Dec 04, 2012 (2:35 pm)

DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT "ENGNITOR SIGNAL PRIMARY" MEANS ?? the code that comes up is "p1492" ....We cant figure out what that is telling us to fix...HELPPPP! thanKs

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