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I have had most of the problems over the years that others have mentioned: Rear window motor, self locking door locks, dash light shut off, driver window system jam, Bose system working intermittently, sun roof jammed (it was actually fixed by the dealer after seven tries while under warranty), injectors, etc. I must admit that I no longer fix minor problems.
I have some bad news for the guy with the broken timing belt. The car has an interference engine, which means if the belt breaks, or slips, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy the engine. My guess is you will need a new engine, and I bet it won’t be cheap. If my timing belt goes, I will figure I got my money’s worth out of the car, and will junk it ($33K in April 1992 dollars).
The car has worked fine with the usual exceptions and has been handed down to my daughter.
Jean Jacques.
I have an Infinity j30 1995. It cannot start, however, when I removed the Spike plugs they are really covered with Carbon. When I cleaned them the car starts, but few hours later, I have the same problem. Please help...
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Hello.. I have a 1994 infinity j-30 1994! the car has been good runs good, but I have this issue that I don't know what it is.! the first one is... the Engine shakes a lot. second if I run it for a long time well longer then 35 Min's the car gets smokey and looks like its overheating! I took it to infinity and they say is the injectors??? and it will coast me $700 to fix? oh yeah and also when the car is in a red light the car shackes like if it's going to turn off! so if you had this kind of problEm pls help!!! thank you.
Hello I have a 94 j30 and have a problem I was hoping somebody could help me with. The A/C unit works fine for about 35-45 minutes and then starts blowing warm when I get to where I am going if I am there for an hour or so I will get back in the car and it will work again only to go warm after 35 minutes or so does anyone know what this could be. Feel free to contact me gjason44@yahoo.com thanks jason.
Hello fellow Infinity owners, I have a 93 J20 and LOVE it. I have almost all the problems that appear on this sight, except the transmission problems.
For the doors refusing to unlock, with keyless or key, I got some lock lube and sprayed a lot into the driver side key hole, then worked the key back and forth about 20 times, then repeated spray and key back and forth. It fixed the failure to unlock for about a month, so I did it again. Have not had that problem again now for at least 6 month. Try it, it is a cheap fix.
I now need to replace the Headlight relay, and an not sure what Jesus's instructions really mean. Does he meant to take the plastic skirt behind the driver side tire off and then access the headlight relay from the bottom? Can anyone explain this procedure better. I will need to do this soon.
This is a great sight, however I see a lot of questions and very few answers. Do I need to sign in to see the answers or are people just not answering?
Great driving to all. Cheesehead from Wisconsin.
I too have a 94J30 with headlight problems. While driving down the highway the headlights and interior lights went out. After getting it home and turning it off it would not start back up. The battery had died so we bought a new one. We replaced some of the fuses and it started, but then it cut back off again. We are replacing the fuel pump and hope that that is the problem, but that right headlight is still not coming on. I will try the relay box and hope that works. There is something pulling the battery down. The CD player does not work at all. We really like the car just need some help fixing the lights and getting it started. I live in St Louis, Mo so if anyone knows someone that can fix this car PLEASE let me know.
I own a 94 infinity j30. it has 268000km's I love this car, I paid $4000 for it in oct, it needs a new sunroof seal, my right side headlight won't turn off so I took the fuse out, and my drivers door won't unlock or open, can any body help me? other than that my car is amazing it runs so smooth and mechanically it is pristine, its only the few problems listed above please help! thanks j.lu.ka@hotmail.com.
I love my J-30 even with the problems I have with it. I too am having problems with the headlights, door locks, back rear window, and the stereo. Also, my trunk won't open with the remote either in the car or on my keyring. It sounds like that little relay box will solve some of these problems. I had to replace the air conditioner last year, but a used one did the trick and it now works like a charm.
My mechanic says this car is in amazing condition and should last me another 150,000 miles.
I have a 94 J30 and have enjoyed it for the past three years I've owned it. It is both a pleasurable and relaxing ride. I drive my vehicle to and from work round trip 56 miles a day. I only tank once a week. I have experienced most of the problems shared by J30 owners and it's nice to know I'm not the only one.
Thank you to Jesus Trevi for the great informtion on how to replace the headlight relay. My husband and I will attempt that this weekend and resolve the spooky light problem. And special thanks to the gentleman who gave us the "25230-10Y60" Nissan number... yes! But...
I spent all evening trying to replace the glove box light. I can't seem to get my hand in the right position or use the right tool. I gave up and gave my leather seats a treatment. However, I am also looking for the front struts; so if anyone could forward any information, it would be greatly appreciated: grins4ya@yahoo.com Thanks, Gracie.
Well Infinity J30 lovers... I have strange news for u.. you are in a cult! How else can you explain people who love and blindly serve the master (a car) who abuses them and still they love em! Okay, joking but amused. My Son has a '94 Infinity that he had to have at graduation from HS. It has run great for many years. Same problems; headlamps, squawking belts, stereo from Satan (just replaced with a regular system) with matching inter locking or not unlocking doors with demonic activity!
Good news is that the relay really is your answer to your headlamp problems. The relay is located under the hood.. (not inside the interior of the car) It is a small box on the drivers side right close to the windshield. about a six inches to a foot or so away. It is about 3-4inches by 1.5-2 inches. We have replaced several of them over the years. Change this and your lights work for 6 months to 1 year.. maybe longer if you squint.
The locked drivers side door that does not unlock is now my problem. I am going to test the key lubricant solution and get back with you as to its ability to unlock the drivers door.
Good luck fellow cult members and may the force be with you. Thanks to the site as well you have helped greatly.
I'm sorry but forgot to mention for the comment on the A/C working for about 45 minutes and then blowing warm air. The next thing after sitting the car for a while it begins to work again for a short time. I had a Toyota that did the same thing. The diagnostics on that situation was that there was trash in the lines.. small shavings or build up of some kind. So when the car sits for a while the particles settle. Once you begin using the A/C they move till they get clogged up at probably the compressor. By turning off the A/C for a while you will notice the particles settle back down and it will begin to work again for a little while. Perhaps you can go to some place and have the line cleaned? This Toyota was old so I just sold it and forgot about the problem. Sorry I don't have a complete solution, but I do know the precise problem! ;)
I have a 94 Infiniti J30 and I have had almost all of the problems I have read on this site. In fact my radio died two years ago and I didn't bother to get it fixed after that.
Lately, however, I have had a problem with the running lights not wanting to turn off. The only way to get them to turn off is to pull the fuse, which obviously makes driving at night a problem. For some reason my car wants to believe that the doors are constantly ajar. I have messed with all the door button sensors but none of them make the door change. Any ideas?
I own a 97 J30 with 112k miles. and I too love to drive it more than any other vehicle I've ever owned. (however I may like to drive the 95 Maxima GLE just a tad more.. maybe because the Bose system somehow sounds better in the Maxima) And I hate to drive! In traffic that is.
Anyway, I've had it since 31K miles and the only problems are right rear 6x9 speaker blown and my trunk also will not unlock with remote or door switch. But I hear it try to unlock, and after getting to the servo/actuator module, noticed that it just isn't pulling the linkage with enough force to pop the latch. And the more you try, the weaker it gets. Then you stop for a minute and it pulls hard again but still not enough. The speaker I think has an on-board amp, and I think that's whats out.
My major concern is my timing belt... I have never replaced it and I'm hearing horror stories about it after 60K miles. Should I make this a priority, or am I still safe for a few miles? Any reply would be great.
I had no idea there were so many J30 lovers around. We should get together and start a J30 rally/convention. I live in Louisiana and have only seen a handful driving around.
If I come across any fixes or solutions, I will share. Thanks everybody.
97 pearl white J30 with 112K miles here;
OK I fixed the rear speaker. Wasn't the on-board amp like I thought, it was the small center "dust cover/cone". It came lose and caused a rattle that sounds just like a blown speaker. Extra thick super glue did the trick.
So now I'm jamming to the new Bose system again with the sunroof open, and when I went to close it, it stopped half open... I had to help it close with my hand. Now what! I'm going to try some white lithium grease on the rails as suggested by several web sites.
Still don't know what to do with the trunk latch problem. However, my G35 OEM 17" five spoke wheels with GY Eagle RSAs will be here in 4 days. I won't be worried about trunk latches and sunroofs when those get here I'm sure.
I have just purchased a 1996 J 30. It's main problem is struts. I cannot find anyone who can even get me the struts so that my husband can put them on. I finally got a call back from a dealer and they want $2,000.00 dollars just for the parts. Is this hi-way robbery or the correct price? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Iowa owner.