Over the past week or so I've had to jump start my G35 3 times because the batter kept dying when I let it sit for more than 2 days. I took it in to the dealer, and they said it was caused by the radio not going into sleep mode and causing battery drain. They're saying it will cost over $2300 to replace (and of course I'm out of warranty)!
Has anyone ever had/heard of this problem before? Also, is $2300 way too much? I know that the radio board is connected to the climate board, so I don't know if there's any other alternative to paying the dealer to replace the radio. I have the Bose system BTW.
'03 G35 radio failure - doesn't go into sleep mode?
Re: (joe603)
I actually had the battery replaced last spring, so it shouldn't be failing in just over a year. I should hope the dealer wouldn't just lie to me, but I guess you can never really tell.
Re: '03 G35 radio failure - doesn't go into sleep mode? (gbg35)
Hello,
I have ran in to this problem before. If it’s coming from the radio I can fix it. I can do this repair for $225 if this is the only problem you are having (high current draw from radio unit)
I have ran in to this problem before. If it’s coming from the radio I can fix it. I can do this repair for $225 if this is the only problem you are having (high current draw from radio unit)
Re: '03 G35 radio failure - doesn't go into sleep mode? (Georgeb)
Are you located in Los Angeles? As far as the dealer's told me, it is just a case of the radio failing to enter sleep mode (and thus drawing power) when the car is turned off.
Re: '03 G35 radio failure - doesn't go into sleep mode? (gbg35)
Well thats what he may have told you but it is more complex than that. I am located in Northern California.