G35 Compression Rods are Total Crap
Yeah, i had the same issue. The day i brought my car in happened to be one of the warmer days. Dealer calls me up and tells me they can't reproduce it. They asked me which side it was to check with the car on the lift. Apparently they found it because they replaced the driver's side compression rod.
However, they only replaced that ONE rod, and now the passenger side is doing it when it's cold out in the AM (50's and 60's) but silent during the day.
I'm gonna bring it in anyway, i got some other minor issues to fix and i want to drive a new G35x around for a day or so
However, they only replaced that ONE rod, and now the passenger side is doing it when it's cold out in the AM (50's and 60's) but silent during the day.
I'm gonna bring it in anyway, i got some other minor issues to fix and i want to drive a new G35x around for a day or so
It was warranty work.
I also brought it in for an Airbag light....they replaced the clockspring, driver's side air bag and a sensor for a passenger air bag light.
I would HATE to see what that repair bill would have been.
I'm still under warranty until next Feb
I also brought it in for an Airbag light....they replaced the clockspring, driver's side air bag and a sensor for a passenger air bag light.
I would HATE to see what that repair bill would have been.
I'm still under warranty until next Feb
Yeah, if it wasn't in warranty i would have just done it myself. I have the mechanical ability and tools since i've built engines, trans and rears for my Mustang...but i bought a newer car with a warranty for a reason.
With the airbag stuff i had fixed, i prob would have had a $2500 bill for that work. Ouch.
With the airbag stuff i had fixed, i prob would have had a $2500 bill for that work. Ouch.
I had this same issue and replaced everything, both front compression rods, and all 4 sway bar end links. I still have a minor clunk on the driver side and lately have developed a squeak when turning left and right *coming from the drivers side*
What could this be?
What could this be?
Yeah, i had the same issue. The day i brought my car in happened to be one of the warmer days. Dealer calls me up and tells me they can't reproduce it. They asked me which side it was to check with the car on the lift. Apparently they found it because they replaced the driver's side compression rod.
However, they only replaced that ONE rod, and now the passenger side is doing it when it's cold out in the AM (50's and 60's) but silent during the day.
I'm gonna bring it in anyway, i got some other minor issues to fix and i want to drive a new G35x around for a day or so
However, they only replaced that ONE rod, and now the passenger side is doing it when it's cold out in the AM (50's and 60's) but silent during the day.
I'm gonna bring it in anyway, i got some other minor issues to fix and i want to drive a new G35x around for a day or so
On a side note, Where is the VDC off button on my EX35 loaner.....
I don't think there is one. I couldn't find it unless you access it through the NAV screen
I hated my EX35...but loved all the cool cameras and lane warning systems and stuff
Just got my car back this evening. No more clunk! They replaced both compression rods on both sides. I also had my rocking seat fixed and it now is sturdy, but they broke my seat finisher (the plastic surround on the bottom sides of the seat) and thought I woulndn't notice. I think they broke the back to clips so it kind of dangles off the back of the seat now. argggg!!! I also had my belts changed and the diff flushed while I was there. Going to call tomorrow and complain about it. Oh, I did find the VDC off on the EX, that car is so not fun do drive.
Observations after driving 150 miles with new compression rods:
The clunk I was experiencing is no longer present.
The front suspension feels tighter, feels more similar to how it felt when it was new
The clunk I was experiencing is no longer present.
The front suspension feels tighter, feels more similar to how it felt when it was new
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Last edited by Andrei; Sep 5, 2009 at 06:23 PM.
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so is there a tsb on this creaking-over-driveways/compression rod ? Infiniti dealers in Vegas usually do not want to do anything for free :P
there was one for the axle not properly lubed...btw, they fixed mine and now it's fine.
there was one for the axle not properly lubed...btw, they fixed mine and now it's fine.
