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When changing the air flow from top vents to floor, or vice versa, the fan cycles down, then back up. Normal? I also have a slightly chemical smell when using the AC. Any ideas? Thanks
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Replying to: nmacmill01 (Jun 10, 2008 2:02 pm) Is it a different smell than any other car you've been in? Mostly this is due to moisture in your vents and you get to smell the funkiness as the water evaporates |
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Replying to: igh (Apr 02, 2007 2:53 pm) |
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I live in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and just purchased a new 2009 Altima Hybrid and have two questions: 1) In the trunk, under the carpet, there are the outlines for where the jack and wheel wrench are kept. In addition, there is a cutout for a towhook that is used to screw into the front right hand bumper (should you ever become stuck and have to be pulled out). I went through my car and it's missing the screw-in tow hook. I contacted my dealer and he told me that no cars come with this tow hook. I replied back (via email), that it's clearly shown on page 6-14 of the owners manual. I went into the dealership and the salesman even said that he can't get it through parts/service. Can anyone out there (who owns an '09 NAH), tell me if their car comes with this tow hook. If not, how did they go about getting it? (Why would a mfg. put something in their manual if they don't supply the part that goes with it???). 2) Gas mileage....I'm still on my first tank of gas and am kind of wondering about the mileage. In Canada, everything is in kilometers. When I left the dealership, the "range" showed 605 km. I'm down to almost 1/2 tank of gas and the range is showing 575 km. I keep running the numbers in my head and I'm not looking at very good mileage (for a hybrid). I owned an '06 Altima 2.5 and the mileage on my hybrid seems very similar to my '06. Does the mileage get better on the hybrd. I only have about 250km on the car, but it's through almost 1/2 tank of gas and am wondering. It's been mostly city driving with about 50km of the 250 being on highway. Just a sidenote 1.6km = 1 mile. Appreciate any feedback on the above. thanks |
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1) tow hook. I asked the same question, and received the same answer. They said it used only when importing the car (getting it off of ships and trains, I guess). 2) I didn't do the math to convert to mpg, but, this car requires a lot of "babying" to get 40mpg or better consistently. I suggest you check out one of the hypermiling sites to learn some of those techniques, if you are really interested. http://cleanmpg.com http://ecomodder.com |
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One interesting thing.. In Canada, the '09 NAH comes with the basic stereo system (am/fm, single CD)...the Canadian NAH doesn't have the stereo version that you guys get in the states (with the satellite radio/6 pack cd changer, etc) ! I spoke to one aftermarket part supplier (who does mod's to cars), and he claims that the electrical hook-ups are different between the base system and the enhanced "BOSE" system and that you can't replace the basic system with the Nissan BOSE system because it won't hook up. Can anyone tell me if they've upgraded their NAH stereo? I would like to know what some options are. I spoke to some auto car stereo places and they've told me that once you replace the deck, you have to add in another piece to have the steering wheel audio works as well. Has anyone replaced the basic stereo with the upgraded Nissan BOSE system? I'm quite disappointed that in an '09 car, they don't even have satellite radio available across the board. Friends of mine purchased an '09 Hyundai Santa Fe (suv) and it came with satellite radio from the factory! Appreciate any feedback as the basic stereo is gutless. I've been told that it's made by Clarion. What choices do I have? What have others done?
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Replying to: cruiser1964 (Aug 28, 2009 6:35 am) I came to this forum because I have a similar question. I will be picking up my NAH tomorrow and have been looking into after market stereo/nav systems (didn't want to pay $5000 for the factory packages, and I HAVE to have satellite radio). I use Crutchfield.com often, as they have always been very good. Their website is saying that you will lose the chime (door ajar, lights on, etc) if the factory stereo is replaced (didn't matter if I queried replacing base radio or Bose system with or without nav). I called Crutchfield and one of their techs (who was not very familiar with the issue, but read his tech manual to confirm) and he didn't see any solution to this issue. Now, losing the chime is not a major issue, but I'd prefer that my brand new car work like a brand new car. With that said, I second your question. Anyone out there who has replaced their facotry system with an after-market system, what have been the negative repercussions (if any)? Thanks!! |
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Update: What I've decided to is: - keep the factory deck (keeps the car looking factory plus I still have the steering wheel controls) - add in an amp and replace the factory speakers. I'll still have the look of a factory NAH, but the kickass sound of a 20 year old's car (i'm 44). I've spoken to a quite a few stereo places where I live and to keep the factory deck, you add in an RE-Q5 and then connect the amp to it. It's supposed to help the sound quality. I'm getting it done this Friday so will keep you posted. thanks, Cruiser |
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Replying to: cruiser1964 (Aug 28, 2009 6:35 am) |
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