My 91 q did not come with a manual( I downloaded a 96 q manual), so there are some things I dont know about it. Also , I am not very familiar with the workings of cars so please bear with me.
1. Does the 91 have the reverse lookdown feature found on the 96? where when you put it in reverse, the rear mirrors automatically turn down?
2. when I turn off my car, the security light starts blinking, and stays on. THe cryptic service manual talks about it going off after 40 seconds. I dont think its working, but I dont know how to find out. The service manual says that the control unit was behind the glove box, so I took out the glove box assembly to use a voltmeter to test the unit, only to find a maze of stuff I dont know about and nothing that looked like the security control unit thingamajiggy. Is alarm failure a common problem?
3. I am pretty sure that I have at least one bad injector. When I put my palm in the path of the exhaust, it comes out in short bursts. A friend said that this is a sign of a bad injector. Will driving with one or two bad injectors harm my engine? If I only drive distances of ten miles or less?( I am about to get another car, a reliable one that will be used for driving outside town)can a fuel injector cleaner work or is this a problem that has nothing to do with dirt?
4. How much should I expect to pay at a dealer shop to have my valve cover seals replaced, and to have two replacement keys made?
5. What size speakers are the front and rear speakers? Can I use any readily available speakers for replacement? How about the bose amps on each speaker? Can I use them on new speakers? Which ones sound good under $100?
Thanks a bunch you guys. I will soon know everything needed to know about this car and stop disturbing you.
Forgive me for these silly questions about my Q
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Re: Forgive me for these silly questions about my Q
[QUOTE]Originally posted by longrunQ "]My 91 q did not come with a manual( I downloaded a 96 q manual), so there are some things I dont know about it. Also , I am not very familiar with the workings of cars so please bear with me.
1. Does the 91 have the reverse lookdown feature found on the 96? where when you put it in reverse, the rear mirrors automatically turn down?
No
2. when I turn off my car, the security light starts blinking, and stays on. THe cryptic service manual talks about it going off after 40 seconds. I dont think its working, but I dont know how to find out. The service manual says that the control unit was behind the glove box, so I took out the glove box assembly to use a voltmeter to test the unit, only to find a maze of stuff I dont know about and nothing that looked like the security control unit thingamajiggy. Is alarm failure a common problem?
Does the light continue to flash or stay on solid? If it's flashing, the system is reading that something is still open. Since I assume that your door lights are going off, it's probably the trunk swithch or hood switch. The control unit is behind the golve box, but above the opening. The bracket that holds the left support string for the glove compartment is held on by the same screw as the theft module. It's mounted facing up, so you only see the bottom of the unit and two screws. The best way to test the system is to lock everything with the driver's window down, trunk and hood closed. Come back in two minutes and unlock the door from inside (not the key) and then open the door. If the lights flash and the horn honks it's working.
3. I am pretty sure that I have at least one bad injector. When I put my palm in the path of the exhaust, it comes out in short bursts. A friend said that this is a sign of a bad injector. Will driving with one or two bad injectors harm my engine? If I only drive distances of ten miles or less?( I am about to get another car, a reliable one that will be used for driving outside town)can a fuel injector cleaner work or is this a problem that has nothing to do with dirt?
A bad injector will ususally show up as a dead miss or "bouncing" feeling at idle and under acceleration. If it hasn't been done lately, an injector flush (pressurized) is a good idea. The exhaust bursts may or may not be anything, never tried it before.
4. How much should I expect to pay at a dealer shop to have my valve cover seals replaced, and to have two replacement keys made?
About $600 for Rocker cover reseal and $25-$35 each for the keys.
5. What size speakers are the front and rear speakers? Can I use any readily available speakers for replacement? How about the bose amps on each speaker? Can I use them on new speakers? Which ones sound good under $100?
Best deal going is to have them rebuilt free at Bose... if you're hearing weird noises it's probably the amps, not the speakers, but they replace both. The 91-92, and maybe 93 model years had recalls for the rear amps. If they haven't been replaced they need to be. Bose will also rebuild the fronts at no charge as a goodwill gesture.
6. My steering is sometimes really soft, and sometimes firm(how I like it) at the same speeds. At first, I thought flooring the accel pedal firmed it up, but it does not seem to be the case.Does anyone know why its doing this?
Could be a bad speed sensor or intermittant electrical connection to the rack. Something is happening between the ECU and the rack to control the speed sensitivity. Any problems with the speedometer?
Here's the big thing... If you're planning on keeping the car, I wouldn't spend $$ on any of these things unless you're going to replace the timing chain guides. If they haven't been replaced already, you're running the risk of a scrambled engine every time you start it. Search this board for info on the guide issue.
Good luck!
Heath
1. Does the 91 have the reverse lookdown feature found on the 96? where when you put it in reverse, the rear mirrors automatically turn down?
No
2. when I turn off my car, the security light starts blinking, and stays on. THe cryptic service manual talks about it going off after 40 seconds. I dont think its working, but I dont know how to find out. The service manual says that the control unit was behind the glove box, so I took out the glove box assembly to use a voltmeter to test the unit, only to find a maze of stuff I dont know about and nothing that looked like the security control unit thingamajiggy. Is alarm failure a common problem?
Does the light continue to flash or stay on solid? If it's flashing, the system is reading that something is still open. Since I assume that your door lights are going off, it's probably the trunk swithch or hood switch. The control unit is behind the golve box, but above the opening. The bracket that holds the left support string for the glove compartment is held on by the same screw as the theft module. It's mounted facing up, so you only see the bottom of the unit and two screws. The best way to test the system is to lock everything with the driver's window down, trunk and hood closed. Come back in two minutes and unlock the door from inside (not the key) and then open the door. If the lights flash and the horn honks it's working.
3. I am pretty sure that I have at least one bad injector. When I put my palm in the path of the exhaust, it comes out in short bursts. A friend said that this is a sign of a bad injector. Will driving with one or two bad injectors harm my engine? If I only drive distances of ten miles or less?( I am about to get another car, a reliable one that will be used for driving outside town)can a fuel injector cleaner work or is this a problem that has nothing to do with dirt?
A bad injector will ususally show up as a dead miss or "bouncing" feeling at idle and under acceleration. If it hasn't been done lately, an injector flush (pressurized) is a good idea. The exhaust bursts may or may not be anything, never tried it before.
4. How much should I expect to pay at a dealer shop to have my valve cover seals replaced, and to have two replacement keys made?
About $600 for Rocker cover reseal and $25-$35 each for the keys.
5. What size speakers are the front and rear speakers? Can I use any readily available speakers for replacement? How about the bose amps on each speaker? Can I use them on new speakers? Which ones sound good under $100?
Best deal going is to have them rebuilt free at Bose... if you're hearing weird noises it's probably the amps, not the speakers, but they replace both. The 91-92, and maybe 93 model years had recalls for the rear amps. If they haven't been replaced they need to be. Bose will also rebuild the fronts at no charge as a goodwill gesture.
6. My steering is sometimes really soft, and sometimes firm(how I like it) at the same speeds. At first, I thought flooring the accel pedal firmed it up, but it does not seem to be the case.Does anyone know why its doing this?
Could be a bad speed sensor or intermittant electrical connection to the rack. Something is happening between the ECU and the rack to control the speed sensitivity. Any problems with the speedometer?
Here's the big thing... If you're planning on keeping the car, I wouldn't spend $$ on any of these things unless you're going to replace the timing chain guides. If they haven't been replaced already, you're running the risk of a scrambled engine every time you start it. Search this board for info on the guide issue.
Good luck!
Heath
heath,
THANKS A WHOLE BUNCH ! you just gave me a wealth of information.
I'll try the security test you mentioned. I'll report back what happened. IF it does not work, I'll open the glove box again and check the unit. Yes. THe unit is flashing all the time, so it may not be sensing something.
I'll also check the service manual for the location of the sensor so I can maybe wiggle it to see if it will work. THe speedo is fine.
thanks again
THANKS A WHOLE BUNCH ! you just gave me a wealth of information.
I'll try the security test you mentioned. I'll report back what happened. IF it does not work, I'll open the glove box again and check the unit. Yes. THe unit is flashing all the time, so it may not be sensing something.
I'll also check the service manual for the location of the sensor so I can maybe wiggle it to see if it will work. THe speedo is fine.
thanks again
Heath brings up a good point.Are your guides done yet?
Search our articles section on our home page sarch in "infinti articles" use search for "guides".You get several hits read the one thread saved from our old board titled "90-93 Q45 Guides".That's our most complete thread.
Fred...
PS: The price Heath quoted for key, is when done at a locksmith dealers have never asked less than $120 in my experience (tried several dealers).
Search our articles section on our home page sarch in "infinti articles" use search for "guides".You get several hits read the one thread saved from our old board titled "90-93 Q45 Guides".That's our most complete thread.
Fred...
PS: The price Heath quoted for key, is when done at a locksmith dealers have never asked less than $120 in my experience (tried several dealers).
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Or you could check this source from the old board.
McLock Locksmith(864) 934-3411 or (864) 231-9671E-mail: [email protected]
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thanks guys, I know that I need to fix the guides first, but I dont even know a dealer here in arkansas, and I dont know how to check if they have been fixed.
The car had 163,000 miles on it. I am guessing that the transmission was probably replaced, the engine might have been replaced and the guides may be the new ones.
Anyone know how I can check, or an infiniti dealer I can call to find out?
The car had 163,000 miles on it. I am guessing that the transmission was probably replaced, the engine might have been replaced and the guides may be the new ones.
Anyone know how I can check, or an infiniti dealer I can call to find out?
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Call any dealer. I'd recommend Infiniti of Scottsdale here in AZ. (480) 941-0055.
Eric Rasen is my service writer there, he's pretty knowledgeable and very helpful. Give your VIN and he should be able to run and fax your vehicle's service history.
If you need parts, Joe (same #) is the guy. Unbeatable prices for NICO members. Tell him I (or we) sent you.
Eric Rasen is my service writer there, he's pretty knowledgeable and very helpful. Give your VIN and he should be able to run and fax your vehicle's service history.
If you need parts, Joe (same #) is the guy. Unbeatable prices for NICO members. Tell him I (or we) sent you.
I just finished reading that thread. Thanks all.
It does not tell how to check the guides. Well, it did and then another guy came and debunked that method. Now I am worried.
The car has 163k miles and I doubt that it would go that long without needing new chain guides, but there is no way to find out conclusively. Meanwhile I am trying to get a 93 lexus gs300 when,if I knew I needed chain guides, I might put that off and get the guides done.
help.
It does not tell how to check the guides. Well, it did and then another guy came and debunked that method. Now I am worried.
The car has 163k miles and I doubt that it would go that long without needing new chain guides, but there is no way to find out conclusively. Meanwhile I am trying to get a 93 lexus gs300 when,if I knew I needed chain guides, I might put that off and get the guides done.
help.
Some of the stuff you do with the guides re things that needed doing anyway.
New tensioners, new oil pump chain, new oil pump chain tensioner.Also a good chance to clean the inside of the front cover.So in addition to the guide thing an all 'round good thing to do.
The trick is to find a place that's competent enough to do it yet wont charge an arm and a leg.
Fred...
PS: You Q is a lot faster and roomier than a 93GS;)
New tensioners, new oil pump chain, new oil pump chain tensioner.Also a good chance to clean the inside of the front cover.So in addition to the guide thing an all 'round good thing to do.
The trick is to find a place that's competent enough to do it yet wont charge an arm and a leg.
Fred...
PS: You Q is a lot faster and roomier than a 93GS;)
hey palmerwmd, how about an ls.
a guy here in arkansas will take $6500 for a 92 ls400 with only 100k miles.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...63081
deadbeat bidder did not pay.
I tested a 90 ls400 with 246k miles the other day, and I must admit that once I got past the UUUUGLY exterior, its a real nice car on the inside. So I figure that if I have a car with about 100k miles, I can still get another 150k out of it. Since I only need 4 years out of my q 45 and lexus, it means that I will only need to put about 7500 miles on each car/year if I am averaging 15 k/ year(I doubt that I will. You guys have scared me enough)
Anyhow,
for now I will take your advice from the other thread and let the car warm for 8-10 minutes, not drive over 2000 rpms( I dont) and reduce the number of starts. I will be calling the dealer tomorrow to get some repair history.
a guy here in arkansas will take $6500 for a 92 ls400 with only 100k miles.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...63081
deadbeat bidder did not pay.
I tested a 90 ls400 with 246k miles the other day, and I must admit that once I got past the UUUUGLY exterior, its a real nice car on the inside. So I figure that if I have a car with about 100k miles, I can still get another 150k out of it. Since I only need 4 years out of my q 45 and lexus, it means that I will only need to put about 7500 miles on each car/year if I am averaging 15 k/ year(I doubt that I will. You guys have scared me enough)
Anyhow,
for now I will take your advice from the other thread and let the car warm for 8-10 minutes, not drive over 2000 rpms( I dont) and reduce the number of starts. I will be calling the dealer tomorrow to get some repair history.
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Bring it back and let the newbies on the board use it.
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