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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [busiris]
by rsullivan1
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Apr 06, 2008 (7:55 pm)
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Replying to: busiris (Apr 06, 2008 10:12 am)
Thank you for your response and the helpful advice.....I appreciate it.The Service Tech. at the dealership advised me to do exactly as you have done,...let the problem reoccur and bring it back into the shop.I've already done that three times and no corrections done yet.All they did was replace a condenser,check the A/C head,and recharge the A/C coolant after the second trip.I'm just waiting now for the problem to happen again and I'll take it back for one more chance.I'm pritty sure the lemon law kicks in after 4 service trips.
Thanks again for the response and the help.Any future advice welcomed if you get any more information on this defect/malfunction.
R.Sullivan1
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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [rsullivan1]
by motoguy128
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Apr 07, 2008 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: rsullivan1 (Apr 06, 2008 7:55 pm)
Unfotunately the lemon law in most states only applies to defects or failures that make the car undrivable or unsafe to drive.
Keep working with the dealer... or try another dealer if possible. It definitely sounds like one of the automatic dampners in the duct that directs airflow is sticking closed on occasion. That's where they need to look.
I know on my car, to protect the dampners from damage, the fan is slowed down to the lowest speed when changing vent position, then turned back up again.
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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [motoguy128]
by rsullivan1
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Apr 07, 2008 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: motoguy128 (Apr 07, 2008 7:00 am)
The service tech. told me that some of the Altimas do have an automatic function on the A/C controls but the vehicle I purchased doesnt have that feature.I have to manually adjust the fan speed myself.Maybe its worked itself out and it's going to work properly.It hasnt malfunctioned in over a week now,considering I havent had to use the defrost function.Thanks for the reply.
RSullivan1
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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [rsullivan1]
by busiris
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Apr 07, 2008 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: rsullivan1 (Apr 07, 2008 12:45 pm)
Very possible...could have had a foreign object in the ductwork that finally got blown out...I hope so, anyway...
Good luck!
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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [busiris]
by motoguy128
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Apr 08, 2008 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: busiris (Apr 07, 2008 1:59 pm)
Even without automatic climate control, the vents are still electronically controlled by pushbutton, as are most car over $15k these days, as opposed to a mechanical linkage as some economy cars have.
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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [motoguy128]
by dale44
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Jul 01, 2008 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: motoguy128 (Apr 08, 2008 9:07 am)
Hello,
I have just experienced the same problem with my 2008 Altima coming back from a trip to Pittsburgh last Sunday. I noticed that the air flow had stopped when the temperature in the car became very warm and nothing could bring it back except leaving it in the garage overnight. The next morning the air came on as if nothing had happened. Maybe some part became frozen what with the high humidity. Outside of the car it was a torrential downpour for two or three different times.
This problem occurred by driving a distance and the day was pretty warm. Since I bought the car in February I have never driven the car any great distance and the air flow has been working as it should until last Sunday. Of course it is working again on Monday.
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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [dale44]
by jlevitt
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Aug 14, 2008 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: dale44 (Jul 01, 2008 4:35 pm)
I live in Phoenix, AZ and purchased a new nissan altima this spring. I took the vehicle on a trip to Las Vegas where on the way back ( 5-6 trip) the air conditioner stopped working and the fan stopped blowing. I had to turn off the air conditioner and let the unit defrost before the a/c would come back on. I took it to the dealer and he thought I was nuts. Basically, called me stupid. Later in the summer, I took a trip to San Diego and it did the same thing. I again took it into the dealer and this time they tested it for two days and couldn't find anything wrong. They said it could be one of four things and as long as they couldn't find which one acted up they weren't going to do anything. Nissan refuses to pay for parts to be replaced unless you can show they are broken. I'm afraid to take this new vehicle on anymore trips outside the city.
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Re: Problem with vent sysytem [rsullivan1]
by jlevitt
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Aug 14, 2008 (7:33 pm)
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Replying to: rsullivan1 (Mar 28, 2008 7:05 pm)
I'm not sure if my problem is exactly the same but... I live in Phoenix, AZ and purchased a new nissan altima this spring. I took the vehicle on a trip to Las Vegas where on the way back ( 5-6 hours) the air conditioner stopped working and the fan stopped blowing. I had to turn off the air conditioner and let the unit defrost before the a/c would come back on. I took it to the dealer and he thought I was nuts. Basically, called me stupid. Later in the summer, I took a trip to San Diego and it did the same thing. I again took it into the dealer and this time they tested it for two days and couldn't find anything wrong. They said it could be one of four things and as long as they couldn't find which one acted up they weren't going to do anything. Nissan refuses to pay for parts to be replaced unless you can show they are broken. I'm afraid to take this new vehicle on anymore trips outside the city.
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AC turns on when changing air flow
by macsteven
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Oct 02, 2008 (7:22 am)
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I have a 2007 Altima. whenever I adjust the air flow from defrost to the floor, the AC turns on.
this is really annoying during the winter when I use the defrost the most. and with the heat on. so when I change it to blow the heat to the floor after my windows have defrosted the AC turns on and I have to hit the button to turn if off EVERYTIME.
I have talked to the dealership multiple times and they tell me this is normal. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. I had a 2006 Altima before this one and it did not have this problem.
Does anyone else have this issue?
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Re: AC turns on when changing air flow [macsteven]
by rbsmith2000
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Oct 27, 2008 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: macsteven (Oct 02, 2008 7:22 am)
This seems to be the latest thing. I had a 2000 Honda Accord that did the same thing. It was maddening. I begged the dealer for a change, but got no help. In the 2006 Accord there was no option to shut off the A/C, it just comes on without notification. Now I own an Altima. At least I can shut off the A/C.
I think it is a lame scheme from folks that live in damp (coastal) area. I live in Denver, so it makes me want to hunt down the automobile engineer that created it (there should be a bounty). Killing is too good.
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