lol...yeah, I'm aware the battery is dead. How does one leave the car on ACC? Not sure how that even happens....and just before I shut the car off for the last time, something happened that caused XM radio to go away (only channel 1 works) and the radio station pre-sets disappeared. This is more than just a battery issue...TXT wrote:Your battery is dead. You must of left something on, or left the car on ACC. Happened to me twice in my car.
It really was acting like a short....that worries the crap out of me, though...those things can be a bugger to locate/fix.atlM35 wrote:Sounds like you could have a short or one of the battery terminals isn't tightened.
I would start with checking the battery connection.
Yeah, it sounds like a loose terminal on the battery. Probably not the battery at all. Just something loose.atlM35 wrote:Sounds like you could have a short or one of the battery terminals isn't tightened.
I would start with checking the battery connection.
Possible lose connection, all memory presets would be lost if that's the case, you may have accidentally pushed the "push to start" button and left it on "acc""? Or cut off the engine while still in gear which shuts engine off but keeps "acc"" on in order to place shifter back to park! Possible? Just saying... And obviously now the battery is dead which from experience a low voltage or almost dead battery tends to cause crazy things to happen with electrical components... For me, a new battery solved everything! Good luck!AZGrizFan wrote:lol...yeah, I'm aware the battery is dead. How does one leave the car on ACC? Not sure how that even happens....and just before I shut the car off for the last time, something happened that caused XM radio to go away (only channel 1 works) and the radio station pre-sets disappeared. This is more than just a battery issue...TXT wrote:Your battery is dead. You must of left something on, or left the car on ACC. Happened to me twice in my car.
I believe thats exactly what happened. Pretty scary that it's THAT easy to put the vehicle into a position to drain the battery. Once I got it jumped by AAA (which took hooking it up to TWO batteries it was so dead) and drove it around a while, it's not operating fine except for one thing: The Engine Disabler (I think that's what it's called) warning light is now on continuously...so, not sure if I still have some kind of short or what's going on there, but I'll have to get it into a dealer to get that checked out anyway....The Bodyguard wrote: Possible lose connection, all memory presets would be lost if that's the case, you may have accidentally pushed the "push to start" button and left it on "acc""? Or cut off the engine while still in gear which shuts engine off but keeps "acc"" on in order to place shifter back to park! Possible? Just saying... And obviously now the battery is dead which from experience a low voltage or almost dead battery tends to cause crazy things to happen with electrical components... For me, a new battery solved everything! Good luck!
Smoov, I got it jumped yesterday and drove around for about 2 hours....absolutely awesome. Or "beautiful". So much fun to drive, so quick, so responsive....I really think I'm going to like this car!SmoovC wrote:Welcome to the Infiniti family! Sounds like something really simple. Don't let a little hiccup ruin what is going to be an otherwise beautiful experience.
I have AAA and there was no "tow", just a jump start. Believe me, I've given the dealer a piece of my mind. He knows where I stand...wingFeather wrote:Buying a used car is always a gamble. The dealer should have given you a 30 day warranty? I would make them pay for the tow back & all repairs. Get your money's worth!
your local dealer should help out if you are still under the 4/60 warranty! When my battery was replaced they cleared all codes!! Very interested in the dealer as well. I am in the market for a used Infiniti M35 as well.The Bodyguard wrote:You mentioned you drove it from Houston to San Antonio, what dealer did you buy from if you don't mind sharing...
Glad to hear your M is better... I would keep an eye on that warning light it may just need to be reset (not sure if resetting the ECU would remove this light)
Sorry for the delay. The dealership was Advantagecars.com, the internet sales group for Group 1 Auto. I wouldn't recommend buying from them. The car, while beautiful, immediately needed new tires (although they claim the tires that were on it "passed" their inspection), it needed the oil changed, and they didn't disclose that the previous owner was a smoker. I've had to put an additional $1,500 into the car since buying it putting on tires and trying to get the smell out (which I did, thanks to Gunn Infiniti here in San Antonio).ubigred wrote:Very interested in the dealer as well. I am in the market for a used Infiniti M35 as well.The Bodyguard wrote:You mentioned you drove it from Houston to San Antonio, what dealer did you buy from if you don't mind sharing...
Glad to hear your M is better... I would keep an eye on that warning light it may just need to be reset (not sure if resetting the ECU would remove this light)
The picture is not displayingAZGrizFan wrote:BTW, this is my car, and I'm loving it!
