1994 Infiniti J30 from North America - Comments

My husband and I just ran into a miracle. We had never known anyone who owned the Infinity J 30 1995 with 98km. We were lucky to have found one that is in mint condition. It looks like it just came from the factory. We feel blessed, as it's truly elegant, a beauty to behold and works perfectly. The only problem is the gasoline runs out too quickly. Buy a full tank, and within 3 days we have to fill the tank again. This is quite a huge concern as gas prices are up again. We drive about 56 miles a day. Does anyone know what might be wrong, or what we can do to control this?

I just bought a 94 J30. I actually tried to pop the engine by smashing the gas real hard. Had it checked by a reg mechanic. Everything to his knowledge looked good. He also charged the A/C, and now I'm seeing white smoke from tail pipe. Does this sound like the transmission? Haven't seen in comments about smoke issues. Any information would be very helpful.

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I had a J30 for 5 years and had lots of issues, most of which I fixed myself. With regards to the struts, you might as well throw the car away before replacing them. They are a complete assembly, and wanted $2400 just for the parts. Your only other solution is to find a used one (which I happen to have) and hope that the struts will last a little longer.

With regard to white smoke, that is a indication of it running to rich. Mine did it when the timing belt slipped a cog. The timing belt is connected to the water pump, which is a common failure. The transmission has nothing to do with white smoke from the tail pipe.

I have a 93 J30t that has a Bose stereo that pops and sounds like a short, shuts off then comes on...etc. Anybody have a answer?? Email reply to lenny_boyd@hotmail.com

I just bought a 94 JT30 Infiniti. The car was running well until one day I had replaced the battery and replaced the radio, now it shuts off and I have to get a jump. Then it started, but when I drove, the brake light and the battery light flashes, and when the yellow light with the HICAS shows it shuts off. I hate it when that happens. I am going to Pep boys to get it checked out. Anyone have any idea, I live in the Ft LAUDERDALE DISTRICT.

I just purchased a 1994 J30 in almost pristine condition 2 weeks ago. Once when driving the dash lights went out and stayed out for about 15mins, then came back on by themselves. It was a little scary because it was at night when this happened. Only happened that once. The door locks on the driver side wouldn't open, but with determination I just kept turning it back and forth a couple times and it opened. My mom purchased hers new in 1997 and has had virtually no problems other than the trunk not opening. It's amazing how a 15 year old car still turns heads and still drives like new. "I LOVE MY J".

RICHMOND, VA.

I've had my 95 J30 since 2002 and have only replaced the alternator in that time. However, now I have several issues. The front passenger door will not unlock and my mechanic wants to tear off the interior door panel to fix it. This is really frustrating. Tried the lock solvent but that hasn't solved the problem. Any help would be appreciated, email me at tc.brooks@sbcglobal.net Many thanks!

I just purchased a '94 J30 with 165k on it. This car appears and drives like BRAND NEW!! I can't seem to find ANY history on it. I do know that I'm the 3rd owner. I tried tracing the history via my local Infiniti dealer and they had none. Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated. I'm glad I found this site.

I have a 94 J30T. I had a power loss, hesitation problem. I would push down on the gas pedal, and the car would not accelerate for a few seconds. That problem was caused by carbon build up on the throttle body.

Regarding the owner who tried to get a history of the car from the dealer... I recently bought a 93 J30 and tried to get its service history from the dealer. They couldn't find the VIN in their database, and I was told it was because records for cars this old are archived. The general manager of the dealership suggested contacting Infiniti directly, and if they couldn't help he was kind enough to offer to try. I haven't followed up yet so can't report on my success/failure.

Also -- did you try obtaining a carfax on the car?

I have a 1997 J-30t with 94k and I love it. I have a few of the same things mentioned above. One thing I cannot find anywhere is when exactly should the transmission fluid be changed? It's not in the maintenance book. And when is the timing chain suppose to be changed?

I always just bring it into my import service garage, and I thought he was doing what is required, and decided I better check.

A couple pet peeves:

1. The belts squeal on start up, he says can't tighten them anymore, they were replaced 30k miles ago.

2. The radio lights are out and I never know what station is playing.

3. The check engine light usually remains on, mechanic never finds an issue and turns it out, which lasts a few days. LOL.. this has been going on for about 4 years!

4. My antenna motor would not stop running, so it was disconnected.

So any suggestions that might be a cheaper way to fix is appreciated... or a great mechanic in Clearwater, FL

Signed, happy owner from Florida.