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Turn and hazard lights not working. What could be the problem? '99 Infiniti I30.

rminemann — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:02:21 GMT

The turn lights and hazard lights on my '99 Infiniti I30 stopped working. At first all it took for them to work was time, then all of the sudden they didnt work period. I heard that this car doesnt have a fuse for the turn lights. what could be the problem?

Hi, my name is Anthony and I need help in finding rear and front subframe bushings. for a 1995 Infiniti Q45.

bakedbike — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:04:43 GMT

I was told that I need subframe bushing to correct the problem of sqeeking and rambling noises in the rear of my car. I've been searching for subframe bushings (cross member bushings)for the past two weeks. Infiniti Dealers will not sell the bushings without the subframe. There is nothing wrong with my sukbframe. Please help, the noise is drriving me batty. Thanks, I appeciate any and all assistance with tis problem.

how do I tell if a 2004 Infiniti FX35 is RWD or AWD?

acer515 — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:15:55 GMT

I dont see any badging on Infiniti's that claim to be AWD? Where do I look?

2000 Infiniti I30,160,000 miles, knocking at passenger side suspension on bumpy road, changed strut and mount still knocking,

abrahamian — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:54:56 GMT

knocking sound at passenger side,infinity 2000, I 30.
changed the strut and didn't solve the proble , change the strut mount still the same. check the ball joint and the lower arm for loose joint everything is ok, we don't what else to change to solve the problem.
Thanks.
Abe.

1990 Infiniti Q45 brake leak

angel_q45 — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:42:08 GMT

I have a 1990 Q45 with brake leak but not from master cylinder..the leak is coming from a part located on passenger side near firewall...can anyone tell me the name of this part

Whistling/howling noise in Infiniti G35 M6 when temperature below 32F

sylwior — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:26:50 GMT

I have a 2005 G35 sedan M6.When the temperature is below freezing the car makes very loud whistling/howling noise.I hear it coming from the ceiling but dealer insisted otherwise.They change my transmision , clutch , drive shaft and differential seal. It took them 3 winters to research the problem and after all that they claim the noise is normal in a car with manual transmision.I think they are full of s.. and just don't wan't to admit the car is a lemon.With infinity service I get to drive another G35 every time they take mine.I drove at least 8 diff. ones no noise.I'm just curious if anybody has that problem.It has to be cold.The lower the temp. the longer the noise lasts.Usualy 1-7 minutesand when the car warms up it goes away.I live in Montreal Canada so cold weather is a factor for me.I can't stand that noise.It's sounds like wind in a chimney.I will try to sue Nissan.Thanks for the answers

My Infiniti I30 keeps idling and running at a high rpm. What shoud I do?

gennyb — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:58:53 GMT

I just bought the car this week, very clean, and seems to run really smooth, but it idles and runs at a high rpm. It is a 99 Infiniti I30, with 106,000 miles. Anybody have an idea what it could be?

Replacing rear rotors on a 1995 Infinity Q45

ssgwolfe — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:57:04 GMT

Can't get the rotors to come off. I have removed the spring loaded retainers that are visible through the side of the rotor, but they won't budge.

2000 Infiniti I30. 160,000 miles. Knocking passenger side suspension area on bumpy road. Changed lot of parts, still same.

abrahamian — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:47:21 GMT

This happens at all times, when engine is hot or cold, dirving straight or steering,The mechanic changed the strud (stb), suspension mount, lower arm, and checked all moving parts that is associated with suspension and steering system, even later he changed the (stb) brand shock with monro and still doing the same, cheched the engine mount by shifting from drive to reverse for several time the engine moves very smoothly.
Don't what to do more.
I appriciate your help.
Abe.

Infiniti G35X Steering

boatbuilder1 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:05:52 GMT

I've noticed in my '07 G35X a slight, and momentary "hesitant" feeling when I turn the steering wheel within the first few minutes just after starting the car. This sensation occurs only once and not every time. After that the steering seems to be completely normal. Anyone having the same experience?

2004 Infiniti G35. When should I change brakes, some noise at 38000 miles. Second owner. New to Infiniti.

brubin — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:40:05 GMT

Have 2004 G35 brakes making some noise...?

The timing chain on the 2001 Infiniti I30 slipped and I would like to know the timing mark. Can you help?

foyeth1 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:28:48 GMT

I am working on a 2001 Infiniti I30 and the timing chain slipped. I would like to know the timing mark so I can put the car back together.

Wondering how wide of a wheel I can put on an Infiniti G35 sedan? I want to put at least a 10.5.

evospeedre — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:31:56 GMT

years from 03-06 infiniti g35 sedan

1999 Infiniti. No start. Turns over fine. Has fuel pressure. Will fire manually.

mopar415 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:32:44 GMT

1999 Infinity..3.0 auto Will turn over just fine. Has fuel pressure. Will fire manually. Don't know what else to add. Has 123000 miles on the car.

What is the cause of a grinding sound when turning for Infiniti Qx4?

ferdzz — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:06:24 GMT

when I stop and then starting to move with a high speed when turning I hear a grinding sound like a metal frictions.I only notice more when turning right.

2002 Infiniti QX4. Horn-like sound came from the right front of the vehicle?

drcas — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:39:26 GMT

This morning a horn-like sound came from the right front of the vehicle. Any clues? Antenna? Swear I thought my horn was stuck for a second. Thnks!

Brake sticking/caliper clanking. Infiniti FX35.

oneiljh — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:38:59 GMT

2008 fx35, have been to the dealership 4 times with clanking. Only occurs mornings when I first apply brakes and go from forward to reverse or back etc?

How to program a 2006 Infiniti coupe smart key?

tony1953 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:43:01 GMT

i would like to program a 2006 infiniti coup smart key. can you tell me how to do program the key flob or do i have to go to the dealership?

Suspension on 2002 Infiniti I35 is very soft. Are there any alternatives (e.g. upgraded suspension)?

jlhampto — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:37:22 GMT

The suspension on my 2002 Infiniti I35 is very soft. When going over bumps, it feels like the car is bottoming-out. Are there any upgrade options, like heavy-duty springs, etc. that can be put on the car to make the ride over bumps not as hard? The Infiniti dealership says that the shocks are fine.

My 2000 I30 Infinity is rough idling in the morning, then runs great after warming up. Thanks, Barry.

barryrk — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:51:17 GMT

78000 miles

Had coolant leak and shop installed new water pump. Next day there is water in the engine. Can't figure out how? 1996 Infiniti I30.

kevin72 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:51:23 GMT

1996 Infiniti I30. I know the water pump is tucked in the engine block on this model, but I can't figure out if there could be a connection between the water pump replacement and having coolant in the engine...

What are the best Infiniti G35 all weather tires (17" size) that provides good performance and great looks also?

Flipper20 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:31:11 GMT

My wife has a 06' G35 sedan that has Michelin tires 215/55 17 on it, but I'd like to improve the look and beef up the size on the pavement. I'm not sure if the 255/55 17 will fit and will they provide good all-weather performance. I know the price can range from $120 - $240, so what's the best bang for the buck?

How much should an oil change cost for an Infiniti M35 (2003)?

dtalley — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:53:18 GMT

Live in the Richmond VA area; need to know cost of oil change for 2003 M35.

Approximately how much should it cost to replace the muffler on my 2004 Infiniti I30 at a service provider like Monro?

tjb3 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:51:33 GMT

I need to replace the muffler and tail pipe assembly on my 2004 Infiniti I30. What should the approximate cost be? Am I better off going to a place like Monro Muffler, an Infiniti Dealer, or a private service dealer?

I am new to the car business. Can someone explain what a seven speed automatic transmission is? Does it mean seven gears?

jessi26 — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:57:46 GMT

I need to know why a transmission is referred to as a seven speed, five speed ect. I mean I know the difference between an automatic and a manual, but what determines whether its a five or seven speed? Is that just referring to how many gears the vehicle has.

Is anyone having front end paint failure issues with their Infiniti QX56?

sgw1 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:30:23 GMT

The dealer is claiming that i have "road rash" and is rejecting warranty. i however have been watching this deterioration over a period of months. I have also started to take note of other QX56's when I see them parked. Conservatively, 75% of those I've seen have the same issue to varying degrees. There is no pock marks or marring to the low end chrome grill, lights or other areas of the vehicle. There is zero evidence of damage that doesn't penetrate thru the paint. The attending Dealer was dismissive and cold. I would not recommend purchasing from Infiniti of Bedford in Bedford Ohio. I should note that the selling dealer in Orlando assured me that they would remedy the issue should I desire to drive it back to Florida. Further evidence that the service end of Infiniti of Bedford leaves much to be desired.

I have an '04 Infiniti FX35 and my power steering pump just went out. Anyone know if this is a recall item?

fx35montana — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:33:53 GMT

Vehicle doesn't steer easily. p/s fluid full and belt fine. Nissan says it will be $770 to replace.

Can you tell me what color your Infiniti is? I am having problems with my black M35.

gojoanne — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:33:51 GMT

Seems there is some kind of chemical (?) reaction where the paint is separating from the clearcoat.... on my hood, NOT rock damage... Infiniti trying to blow me off saying its an environmental problem.....

joanne

How do you change the brake pads for 96 Infiniti I30?

medis1 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:06:29 GMT

How do you take out the old pads? What is the best way to take the break assembly apart. Do I need a special tool for for taking it apart or putting it back together? Any help is appreciated.

Why does everytime I hit a bump on my 04 Infiniti G35 the left audio sides goes completely low? It's stock as well. Please anyone.

vqg35 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:49:16 GMT

Why do everytime I hit a bump on my G35 the whole left audio sides goes completely low. The only way for it to come back to normal sound is when I hit another bump. And I don't think the wires are loose because if it was, it would go completely off but yet it sounds like its muffled only on the whole left side. If you guys can help me out I appreciate it.

Is anyone having trouble with peeling paint off the roof on the Infiniti G35? I have a 2004 dark blue.

debbiem — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:55:08 GMT

I have a 2004 G35 with peeling paint off the roof. It has come on all of sudden over the past few weeks. The car is only hand washed and never parked under trees that would cause sap to damage the paint surface. What can I do? Will Infiniti fix this if the car is 10 months out of warranty?

I have a 2002 Infiniti I35. Went to change the spark plugs and oil was in one of the tubes.

scooter57 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:49:27 GMT

I was told it was the valve cover gasket and the O rings. Has anyone had this problem?

What happens to my Infiniti I35 power steering system?

yybb — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:39:02 GMT

Hi,Today when I turned the wheel, there was a noise. and I smell something like rubber were burnt. I opened the front cover and saw some brown fluid( like oil) leaking from the rubber tube which wraped a metal tube,which is near to the power steering fluid container, and the power steering fluid container was empty, and there is no any clamps around the joint between rubber tube and metal tube. So we bought power steering fluid(stop leakage) and clamps. We put clamps around the joint between metal tube and rubber tube, and add the power steering fluid. and now the noise disappeared. But we found there are plenty of fluid in the rubber tube, which wrapped a mental tube,even though there is no fluid spurt out. I don't know if there is still a leakage. Am I right to add a clamps? because I don't know if the problem is raised by the loss of clamps.
Hope for your reply. Thanks.

Has anyone found a bolt on receiver hitch to fit a 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe?

lee673 — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:56:44 GMT

I own a 2008 Infiniti G37S Coupe. I would like to mount a receiver hitch so that I can use a bike rack. Infiniti and some on line sources I've tried say there is not one available. I would prefer not to have one welded on by U-Haul, but haven't foun another option.

What is your opinion on paint peeling off the roof of my Infiniti 2004 G35? looks like long lines in random pattern

debbiem — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:04:48 GMT

About 3 months ago my paint and clear coating started peeling off my roof - no where else. It's as though a branch made of metal shards was scraped across it. The car is never parked under trees and it's washed almost weekly by hand. Infinity customer service says the car is out of warranty so tough luck for me. Is there anything I can do to get them to fix this?

I need tires for an InfinitI FX45 with 20" wheels AWD.

rusmiling — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:08:15 GMT

Need tires 2006 Infinity FX 45 20" wheels AWD. I live in Dallas, little snow, some rain. Any advice? I'm a "spirited" driver and enjoy performance handling. Looking for cheap but good! (I'll give em a good home)

After replacing four rotors and all brake pads and hardware and one front axle I still have severe brake pulsation. Infiniti I30.

timbirwolf — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:16:41 GMT

I have severe brake pulsations even after replacing all four rotors and pads and one axle on my 2000 I30 Infinity. Is there an anti lock brake switch that could be causing this issue? Any other thoughts as to why we have this issue?

What is the best Verizon cell phone model to sync and use with my 2009 Infiniti FX35 with navigation?

taylorjane — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:50:42 GMT

While Infiniti lists suggested cell phones on its website, many of the newer models have not been tested. Thank you!

Brake pulsation on my Infinity I30.

timbirwolf — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:55:16 GMT

I had ask once before about brakes pulsating severely when applied. I replaced all four rotors and pads and hardware. Left front half shaft also. All brake lines are ok and not kinked and all brake lines have been rebled. I still have pulsations. I can feel the brake kicking back like the old anti lock brakes used to feel when you applied the brake? Is there a valve inside the master cylinder that can cause this? They used to have one on the side of the master cylinder.

How do I determine the motion ratio of a suspension? Specificially for a 2002 Infiniti G20.

pandasrsbsns — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:36:21 GMT

Specifically I want to know and how to determine the motion ratio on a 2002 Infiniti G20.

Got a 92 Infiniti that keeps killing alternators.

jefferson_1 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:18:35 GMT

Put in new battery and new alternator and it worked for a few hours then stopped working. So the problem is intermittent, could use the right answer.

Infiniti Q45a suspension is in need of repair. It is stuck in the low position. Can anyone tell me about repairs and cost?

jmerriweather — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:13:48 GMT

The car is listed on eBay; has 77,000 miles. Just wanted to know how complicated a repair this will be.

How do I upload/download the contacts from my Blackberry Bood to the Bluetooth in my Infiniti M35

rflam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:46:25 GMT

I have an Infiniti 2007 M35 with Bluetooth. How do I upload/download my contacts from my Blackberry Bold

I am looking at a 97 or 98 Infiniti Q30. I can find no information online about this model.

juliemact — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:41:15 GMT

Can anyone tell me anything about this model. It sounds like a pretty good deal. The man is taking my malfunctioning 1999 suburban and 2002 blazer in trade. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Julie

Is there a change in appearance between the infiniti G35 sedan and the Infiniti G37 sedan?

lou017 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:01:18 GMT

Got an attractive lease offer on an '08 G35x. I then discoverd that the G37x's have hit the dealers this month. Besides the HP and other changes, I haven't read anywhere that the actual physical appearance of the car has changed. Does anyone have this information?

Which one is a better choice - leasing a 2009 Infiniti FX35 or purchasing a 2006 FX45?

thespur1 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:43:39 GMT

i need some advice from people who driven both. should i lease a 2009 fx35 awd fully loaded 36 month lease or should i purchase a 2006 fx45 fully loaded awd ? which one would be wiser and most fun performance wise ?

i get bored with cars really fast so i wouldn't be keeping neither one for more then 3 years .
i would like to lean towards the 06 fx45 because it would probably be more faster and payment would be lower than lease.

fx35 would be newer body style and brand new but less powerful and payment would be way higher ...

I'm leaning towards the lease.. please advise me thanks guys

Should I buy or lease an Infiniti G35 or G37?

theproman23 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:48:27 GMT

I've been looking at getting a new car for the past month or so. I test drove the 2009 G37X Sedan and loved it. I have thought about leasing it and from what I gather if I pay the NYS Tax and other fees (roughly $2500) the lease payment would come out to be roughly $525 (MSRP would be around $34K) or so a month for 39 months. Now that seems like a lot given that I would have to give up the car at the end of the 39 months and have no equity.

I've had suggestions from people that I should think about buying a used one (G35X - 2007 or 2008) and I've been looking around on the Infiniti website for certified preowned cars and have found 2008 with roughly 10 to 15k miles on it which are running about $30K and 2007 with about 20 to 25K which are running about 28K.

So, what I am looking for is suggestions/opinions based on experiences and expertise that people have in these situations. My thought is that I should be able to get about $2 to $3K on the used cars to get me down to the $26K to $28K range for a used car. But is it really worth it when I can pay 5K more and get a 2009? Should I keep looking for a used car or lease or buy a 2009? I don't really care about being able to get a new car every 3 years, I am just looking to upgrade from my 2004 Nissan Sentra.

Any and all help/suggestions is much appreciated.

Battery drain on an Infiniti G35?

nitpicky — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:30:39 GMT

I am trying to locate a battery slow drain (65mA) in the BCM on my friend's 2003 Infiniti G35 sedan. Any idea which components connect to the BCM (50A) fuse and prospective failure that causes the 65mA (slow) drain?

I have an 05 fx35 just aadded xm, can't figure out how to get complete artist andsong name, it gets truncateed

dmcmasters — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:23:15 GMT

owners manual not very specific. people at xm said it was the fx, ddealer says its xm

Is $32,200 a fair price for a 2008 G35 AWD with sun roof no extra not including taxes or lic/reg fee. Thanks

billny — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:31:10 GMT

Sorry its an Infiniti. I went in and honestly told them that 35,000.00 is all I possibly could afford to finance. I read on hear of tricks played by the dealer. I will keep my present car in line until I pick up the car. Do you think the pice is fair? What are the tricks I should look for. I did not finalize this yet though did make a small downpayment.