I have read about that problem but I have not received information on exactly what it is, other than it is covered by the warranty. Some say the have to change a part, others say they had to tighten the part.

Maybe someone who had the service done will come along and set us straight...

Again, welcome to Nico.



Post Title: Re: Humming Problem (rn79870)
Posted by: jayheavner at 12:29 PM 7/15/2008

Thanks



Post Title: Re: Humming Problem (mik3025)
Posted by: RobertN at 8:40 AM 7/16/2008

BTW, they gave me a 2008 FX35 as a loaner. It feels bigger to drive but doesn't have all that much more room inside. I was surprised though, that its handling feels more taut, with less front-end plow. This was unexpected since the larger car has more momentum; apparently, the suspension and tires have more than overcome it. Bottom line: With the right tires and some suspension tweaks, there's hope for our EX's to give noticeably better cornering.



Post Title: Re: Humming Problem (RobertN)
Posted by: Riker2k at 12:38 PM 7/16/2008

Thought I'd just add confirmation to this being the fuel pump. Had my car in yesterday for service because of the humming noise (sounded more like a squeak/squeal to me) at startup and a leaky sunroof. Service Manager was quick to say he thought it was the fuel pump (before they looked at it) and that they had had at least 1 other EX with that noise and that's what it was. He was also quick to point out that "there's no actual problem, it's just noisy so don't worry about being stranded or anything".

They had to order the part which he indicated is on back order. He wasn't sure how long it would take to get the part in. Also said they ordered extras for stock. He said they had to come from Japan as there was NO stock at all available in NA.

So, that tells me that this is a fairly common EX issue. As to whether it's a REAL problem or not, who knows. As a note, my car isn't making the noise except at startup.

Of course now that I've said that...

Cheers,

Colin
Ottawa, Canada (Nov 2007 build)



Post Title: Re: Humming Problem (Riker2k)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 3:17 PM 7/16/2008

Just got my car back and yes, they said it was the fuel pump and that it had to be ordered.

Riker2k: I'm dealing with 417 Infiniti ... are you at Tony Graham or 417 also? (Either way, I'd sure love to compare notes.)

Cheers,
David



Post Title: Re: Humming Problem (RobertN)
Posted by: mik3025 at 7:11 PM 7/16/2008

Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw »

Funny, when I first heard it, I characterized it as a moaning or groaning sound. Just got my car back and yes, they said it was the fuel pump and that it had to be ordered. Riker2k: I'm dealing with 417 Infiniti ... are you at Tony Graham or 417 also? (Either way, I'd sure love to compare notes.) Cheers, David

Moaning, groaning, squeaking, creaking... Hard to explain what the sound is! All I know is that this car has so many features I can hardly keep track of a bug vs. a feature. Damn rolling lockout of features for Music Box and NAV is driving me NUTS... Anyhow, that's a different thread.

Tony Graham is my dealer. I heard some not so great things about 417 and I had a hookup with a salesman in Bells Corners so that's how I ended up there. Very happy with the sales person.

Anything you want to compare notes on, just say the word!

Cheers,

Colin




Post Title: Re: Humming Problem (mik3025)
Posted by: Taunton02780 at 10:13 AM 10/6/2008

Welcome to the group!

Cheers,
David



Post Title: Re: Humming Problem (dividedhighw)
Posted by: AVG at 2:52 PM 10/6/2008

Zack

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