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Sedans Infiniti G35 Infiniti G35 Electrical Issues
204 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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Replying to: kmj1216 (Oct 20, 2008 3:39 pm)
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Replying to: lra (Oct 22, 2008 5:49 am) thanks..
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Replying to: kmj1216 (Oct 22, 2008 9:35 am) |
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Replying to: airjoe (Oct 12, 2008 7:09 pm) 
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| OK, now you can ignore all my previous posts -- here's the final scoop. I was measuring just under 1/2 amp draw at the 15A radio fuse next to the battery (fuse pulled, ignition off). I left the fuse out for two weeks and the car started every time. Convinced that the radio was causing the problem, I contacted the shop that repaired my CD changer (and supposedly the circuit board) back in August. They told me 1/2 amp draw was normal. At this time I became aware of another shop, Factory Car Stereo Repair, Inc. in Longwood, Florida (www.carstereohelp.com). I talked to two different guys there, and both told me the draw should be nearly zero at that fuse, ignition off. So I made arrangements to drive to them (two hours). First they metered the draw and got the same measurement as I did. Then they took the dash apart and pulled the radio (no easy task). They repaired the circuit board, and bench tested it, to confirm "no draw." While the dash was apart, they offered to replace the two small light bulbs in my dash clock, as they often die -- one of mine was bad. Then they re-installed the radio and dash. Everything worked with one crucial difference. Back at the 15A fuse (fuse pulled, ignition off), the draw was ZERO instead of 1/2 amp. Further, the car has started fine for the last week, even on the cold mornings we've had here in North Florida the last few days. Can you guess that I'm thrilled? I cannot overstate how pleased I was with the service, problem-solving methodology and expertise demonstrated by the three guys who helped me out at Factory Car Stereo Repair, Inc. All told, it took them about 2 1/2 hours to do the work. You can imagine how gratifying this was after taking a day off from work and driving two hours. But this problem had truly been drving me crazy. Their repair fee was incredibly reasonable too. They told me that they have fixed MANY of these 2003 G35 radios, and are seeing more and more of them. Good luck everybody and thanks for the many clues and information that helped me reach my solution. | |
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Hi Has anyone with this problem had their car fixed anywhere in MA or RI? Thanks |
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Replying to: kdooley (Sep 23, 2008 10:12 am) |
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I have read all of these messages and I would love to hear from someone who has had a resolution to the climate control/audio problem. I live in Atlanta and the dealer I have used for service is Infinity of Gwinnett. I bought this car 3 years ago from them.I have really enjoyed owning this car so far - not one speck of trouble. I called Infinity of Gwinnett and explained my problem and was told that in 95 percent of these cases replacing the stereo fixes the problem. If that does not do it the the dash module needs replacing also. But they said start with the stereo. Their quotes were $800 to replace the Bose and 1300.00 for the module! I can't see how fixing the sound system will restore the other dash functions?? I am not sure where to start? I have been laid off - so I have not been having to drive very much- but what if I need to defrost/defog my windshield? The ac is set at 67 degrees on auto and not on full blast like some I read about. Please reply with some success stories! |
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Replying to: kimbracrowe (Jan 14, 2009 8:36 pm) |
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Replying to: kimbracrowe (Jan 14, 2009 8:36 pm) 
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