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Re: Oil Change fiasco with dealer [occking]
by tomscot2
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Jul 18, 2008 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: occking (Jul 18, 2008 1:44 pm)
Regarding the Bluetooth, I think it is a function of the microphones in the car. I believe this because we have the same problem with both of our phones (two different models) AND because we have a problem with the whole voice command system being "hard of hearing" It only works when you yell out the command and even then it is a crap shoot as to whether it understands us. We have given up using the voice command system. We are using the BT because we are in Calif and it is the law.
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- #44 of 87
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Bluetooth issue
by tazdoc
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Jul 18, 2008 (6:05 pm)
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Replying to: tomscot2 (Jul 18, 2008 4:58 pm)
Try using blue tooth at different speed. I find if the speed is over 65, the voice issue deteriates. 60 or less, it is fine. Also, talking toward the midline of the car, where the mike is, helps.
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- #45 of 87
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Re: Bluetooth issue [tazdoc]
by occking
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Jul 20, 2008 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: tazdoc (Jul 18, 2008 6:05 pm)
I have tried every which way. I don't expect these things to be perfect, but they should usable. If the car is parked, or otherwise perfection motionless, I could probably manage, but any significant speed at all, it is not. Do you know where the microphone is in the vehicle. I think maybe much too close to windshield and too sensitive thus picking up those noises.
I always lean forward when speaking to it and talk loud enough. Maybe I need to really shout, but loud of soft, if always sounds muffled.
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Bluetooth
by jfc31
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Jul 21, 2008 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: occking (Jul 20, 2008 5:38 pm)
The bluetooth system in my 2008 works great....people on the other end can hear me and I can hear them. I just have to speak up a litlle when I give a voice command and the window is open. Are you sure that your phone is one that is compatible/recommended by Nissan? I was due for an upgrade to my phone anyway, but before I ordered, I went to the NissanUSA website and got the list of phones that they say are compatible with the bluetooth in the NAH. I ordered the Verizon Chocolate phone and it paired up easily and has been working great. Make sure your phone is on the Nissan list.
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Re: Bluetooth [jfc31]
by occking
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Jul 22, 2008 (3:52 am)
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Replying to: jfc31 (Jul 21, 2008 6:07 pm)
My phone (Blackberry 8830) is on the approved list. It paired very easily. I almost got another phone but found out, as you must have, not all phones have been approved, and some are still being tested.
Like I said previously, they already replaced the "control unit" (whatever that is) and they say nothing further they can do. When I called for last service appointment, as a test I called using bluetooth. Service Dept could barely understand what I was saying.
Then I switched over to hand held, and it was fine. Back to bluetooth and even they agreed it was very difficult to understand.
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Re: Bluetooth [occking]
by langjie
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Jul 22, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: occking (Jul 22, 2008 3:52 am)
did they replace the mic as part of the "control unit"?
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Re: Bluetooth [langjie]
by tazdoc
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Jul 22, 2008 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: langjie (Jul 22, 2008 11:00 am)
I also has a Blackberry 8830. As I posted earlier, unless at high MPH with lots of road noise, mine works fine. The mic is in the midline of the car next to the map lights. I sometimes need to face the midline to talk but never had problem with being not understandable. I think you may need to have them check it when there is moderate background noise and see whether they can fix it. Good luck.
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Re: Bluetooth [langjie]
by occking
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Jul 22, 2008 (7:08 pm)
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Replying to: langjie (Jul 22, 2008 11:00 am)
They claimed when they replaced the "control unit" that included the mike.
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- #51 of 87
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Altima (Do you like or not)
by utahgal
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Jul 22, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Saw the Altima Hybrid in CA so am negotiating with a dealer there to purchase one, meet him in Reno and then drive it back to Utah. Are you guys liking the hybrid? Also since they do not sell them in Utah yet there is only one certified Nissan tech about 45 minutes from where I live. How much service do these require and would it be stupid to purchase one with only 1 tech in the state?
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Re: Altima (Do you like or not) [utahgal]
by tazdoc
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Jul 22, 2008 (9:01 pm)
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Replying to: utahgal (Jul 22, 2008 7:09 pm)
Kind of hard to comment on the maintainance aspect of the car because I only have about a thousand miles on it and just have one fill up (which gave me 36 mpg). In the break in period, I drive about 65 miles or less and I generally not a lead foot person, so I expect to have close to 35 mpg at least. With that mpg, the car accelerates very well if I want to. I used to own a 1999 Acura TL and the acceleration is very comparable if not better. The switch between the hybrid and the gas engine sometime did get a bit rough. One thing not mentioned a lot in the forum or the manual is that the electic motor actually get used a lot more than in pure EV mode. i.e. For regular driving condtion, even if the engine does not show EV, it is being used, especially in acceleration situations, which help save gas. So I really look at it as a 4 cylinder with 6 cylinder performance. In terms of economics, it really depends on how you drive and how much you drive. I figure it would probably save me about 270 to 300 gallons of gas a year based on the alternatives I plan to buy. So it will depends on what price the gas is or will be whether I will save over all. I generally pay the car in full and keep it for ten years. For me, I think the economy works for me. Whether you decide on whether to buy it or not, make sure you test drive one before buying. As far as I can find in these forum, the "feel" of the car is different for different cars and you really need to test drive the one you plan to own before the purchase.
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