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#4 of 13 service engine soon light by hmshah Jul 07, 2008 (11:34 am)
Myfriend mistakenly did not completely shut off the gas tank round cap (he didn't finish the 'click'), 2 days later the "service engine soon" light came on. I read the manual and that's how i figured out that was the problem. It has been 1 day since I tighten the round cap as it should be, the warning light is still on. Any one familiar with this, how long will it take for the light to turn off after I have closed the cap properly? My car has only 350 miles so i don't think there is any other mechical problem. It's a 2008 Sentra SL. Thanks Replies to this message: pat (Jul 07, 2008 1:55 pm)
#5 of 13 Re: service engine soon light [hmshah] by pat HOST Jul 07, 2008 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: hmshah (Jul 07, 2008 11:34 am) I can't speak to your specific car, but with most cars it takes several starts for the light to go off again. Let us know!
#6 of 13 Bluetooth Audio by mkv1 Aug 07, 2008 (5:15 am)
Does anyone know if its possible to play music through the bluetooth thats used for the hands free calling? I know there is an AUX jack but I am just a curious geek.
#7 of 13 Paint Problems by sunshine29 Aug 24, 2008 (1:54 pm)
My husband and I bought a new Sentra three months ago and have had trouble with paint chipping. There are several spots on the hood (5-7), several small spots on the back and front bumpers, and two large large chunks missing on the front bumper, one was about (2" x 3")...the other was smaller, (1"x 1"). The dealership fixed the two larger spots under warranty, but are calling all of the others "rock chips," which are apparently not covered under warranty. We're frustrated because we drive on gravel VERY rarely and are having a hard time believing rocks did this to our car in a few short months. The spots they're not willing to fix appear to be getting bigger, the paint is peeling and we can feel bubbles in the paint on the bumper near some of the spots it's chipped.   Does anyone have any advice for us, either how we can get the dearlership to fix this under warranty, or fix it ourselves? Replies to this message: julies310 (Dec 14, 2008 4:21 pm)
#8 of 13 engine problem by lakemj Oct 23, 2008 (7:04 am)
every time we take a long trip (25 miles or greater) and it over 80 drg the engine will not start??? it takes about 45 min or longer to start. The cars has only 6000 miles and this is the 5th trip back to the dealer. anyway anybody else have that problem???
#9 of 13 Re: Paint Problems [sunshine29] by julies310 Dec 14, 2008 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: sunshine29 (Aug 24, 2008 1:54 pm) I recently have had problems with my paint job on my 2008 sentra. I have been hand washing this thing since I got it. Once a week. We recently had some bad weather here in Pa. I had alot of salt on my car. So I went to a car wash (do it yourself) and sprayed my car off and I starting watching the paint blow off in front of my eyes. This happened in 2 different spots on the car. On the bumper and the car door. Dealership said the bumper was something they would touch up but the door was road chips and rocks hitting it. I know every inch of this car and there were no rock chip marks til that day. Funny thing is I never have this car on the highway or dirt roads. I was told by an auto body person that if the primer coat on a car is not done properly the pain won't stick. I told the dealership. I would take the coarse that they want at first but if this happens again anywhere or if it gets worse I will not stop being a pain in there A$$. The quality of this cars interior and exterior is very shotty. So is the quality of everything these days. I am going to get in touch with Nissan. The dealership told me GOOD LUCK they won't stand behind it if there are problems. Hope this helps. My car is silver by the way. Keep ya posted.
#10 of 13 recall nissan sentras! by stevent1 Dec 27, 2008 (10:32 pm)
and on wet roads sounds like a back window is open when closed. cd player has static noise and tried other sentras, same thing, nissan says normal operation,their way of not backing their product, finally rated 26 city, 33 hwy, 22 on hwy! this is the 2008 sentra,nissan is not what it used to be, buyers beware! also sunglass holder is a joke, hard to open and brackets come off when opening, nissan raised price and lowered quality!
#11 of 13 Engine Problem by sheba512 Feb 18, 2009 (7:06 am)
I have a 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0S. From the day I bought it, it had an engine noise that sounded like a valve knocking. Took it to the dealer told me it was nothing to worry about. Complained again, and said that they would check it but it was nothing and that my engine does not have valves. Well, how does it run...it is not a rotary...any how it ended up I threw a piston. They had to replace the engine. The car had 13,000 miles on it at the time. With the old engine I was getting around 30+ mpg on the highway...Since, the new engine went in I am lucky to be getting around 24 on the highway. When it is below 40* outside it runs like crap. The rpms are way higher than what they should be. It is like it is not shifting. This is the first automatic I have ever owned, so it is very fusterating when you are going 30mph and the tack is reading 3k+, by the time you get to 70mph you are pushing 4k+ on the tack and it will run 70mph and hold 4k+ on the tack for atleast 5-10 minutes. Then as it warms up I guess, the tack does start to fall but it usually hits 2500 and holds it there for awhile before it hits 2k and stays there running 70. I have a 5 mile drive to the interstate from my house and I run the interstate for 30 miles and have 2 more of in town to get to work. So, it is not like I am in stop and go traffic. I took it to the dealer and they say that it is in normal operating range. I don't seem to have any loose wires that may have been missed when putting the new engine in. It is not throwing any codes, I have no check engine lights...nothing...just a car that is getting crap for gas due to the high rpms. Does anyone have a clue on what might be the problem?   The other thing I noticed is when I am going down the road at what ever speeds and I come to a stop I hear and feel a clunk. The harder you brake the worse it gets...Any ideas on this one?   I hate to say it but for a foreign car, I would NOT let any one, or tell anyone to buy a Nissan. Even Nissan themselves, when you call them for help, it is ridiculous, it takes them 2 days to call you back then when they have to check and have a rep call you and you ask them a question it take them a week to call you back...It's a joke. I am just totally unhappy with the whole thing.
#12 of 13 Clunking Noise from Rear of Car by mike5663 Feb 19, 2009 (11:53 am)
I have had my 2008 Sentra in to the dealership several times, but they can never figure out what is causing a clunking noise from the rear of the car. I hear it when I am driving through a somewhat bumpy parking lot or other times when the road has some bumps and I am traveling at or below 20 mph (never hear it on highway).   The dealership thought it was a loose fuel line, but it did not make the sound go away. Anyone have any ideas or similar problems?   Thanks
#13 of 13 Transaxle Fluid by mkarns1 Oct 25, 2009 (3:54 am)
Does anyone know the proper interval to flush/change filter in the CVT transaxle?   What transmission fluid does it call for and can anyone recommend a great synthetic?   Thanks,   M. Karns

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