My 2003 Infiniti M45 Failed Maryland Inspection

[HolySh*t]

Yep, it failed. Everything is minor except for 1 thing.

Wiper Blades - $282 Side marker bulbs - $581 tire - $320 - Y pipe - This is the problem. - $1220

Does anyone have a diagram of the underside of an 03 M45? I would like to see what the M pipe looks like. Anyone know the part#?

[audtatious]

Why don't they just hold these inspections in the AutoZone parking lot? sheesh.

Is that a factory Y-pipe?

[HolySh*t]

Why don't they just hold these inspections in the AutoZone parking lot? sheesh.

Is that a factory Y-pipe?

Yes it is a factory Y-pipe. The service guy at the dealership said someone must have hit something and scraped the y pipe and messed it up. Is the y pipe where the exhaust begins to flow into 2 pipes?

[buhdda]

Damn...i just bought a 2003 m45 this week as well. I didnt even think about possible trouble with state inspection.

and $320 for tires? are they special or something?

ALso if u dont mind my asking how much u pay for yours? Just curious for comparison to see whether or not my deal was good.

[auditech10]

Im glad we dont have inspections here in IL, they usually just check for check engine light or DTCs in the ecm. How bad is the damage? Is there an exhaust leak or just scrapes? $320 each for tires? You need to shop around and you will find tires in the $100-$350 range no problem. Remember the performance and safety of your car and yourself rests on the tires you use. They may seem expensive but when it comes down to exceptional traction on a very slippery road and the semi truck your close to hitting in front of you, I know where I stand on that.Cheers

[lfj2025]

I'm alway surprised at all the problems that listed in this form. I have 56,000 on my 2003 M45 and only had the trip reset knob broken by a jerk who thought you turn it instead of pressing it to reset. (The only time it's been for dealer service) I do all maintance myself. I just passed inspection Saturday. Tires are pricey if want good ones.

[HolySh*t]

Damn...i just bought a 2003 m45 this week as well. I didnt even think about possible trouble with state inspection.

and $320 for tires? are they special or something?

ALso if u dont mind my asking how much u pay for yours? Just curious for comparison to see whether or not my deal was good.

I bought my car for $24,800 and it has 23.5K miles. It comes with a 5 year 80k mile warranty along with the remaining factory warranty.

According to the service guy, the Y pipe was scraped and a piece of it was removed. I should have asked to take a look at it when I was told.

Is there another name for the Y pipe? I can't find it anywhere.

I did not have any special tires on there. I have the OEM Michellin tires. I will buy another Michellin tire but not from them. I don't mess around when it comes to tires.

[szh]

I did not have any special tires on there. I have the OEM Michellin tires. I will buy another Michellin tire but not from them. I don't mess around when it comes to tires.

Good idea to get Michelin, yes, but there are a few other good ones too.

But, I would advise against getting the same model that came as the OEM tire. If you can go ahead and replace all four tires, then the best one is the Michelin Pilot PS2 in a 245/45-18 size.

Alternative are the Michelin Pilot Sport (not the Pilot Sport AS) in the same size.

I use Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 245/45-18 100W with excellent results as well!

Z

[HolySh*t]

I will look into those tires but not now.

I need to get this Y pipe fixed. Does anyone have any idea what it's called so I can get the part online?

[audtatious]

You can't take it to a muffler shop and have it fixed?

[auditech10]

I was wondering the same thing

[HolySh*t]

You can't take it to a muffler shop and have it fixed?

That's what I actually have decided to do. I set up an appointment for Saturday morning.

[audtatious]

Good deal. Have them weld it back together and be done with it.

[Abdo]

man that really sucks for you guys.. there are literally NO vehicle inspections here in oklahoma, i wonder why that is....

[HolySh*t]

I am finally back from my escapade. I went to a muffler shop and they looked at it and were kind of confused as to why it failed. There was definetly a scrape on the the thing the Y pipe leads into but they said it was not leaking so there is no need to replace it. They said I should try a different inspection station. I think the stealership was just trying to make some money.

Call me an idiot but I didnt know I had a full size spare in the trunk. I was so excited when i saw it but then noticed that it was much shinier than the rest of my wheels. I think they are the polished wheels for the 03 M45. I wish all my wheels were like that.

[audtatious]

Did you get a receipt from the muffler shop stating that is was fine and not leaking?

In MD they make you go to dealerships for testing? No wonder they stated you needed new wiper blades and such. What BS.

[HolySh*t]

Did you get a receipt from the muffler shop stating that is was fine and not leaking?

In MD they make you go to dealerships for testing? No wonder they stated you needed new wiper blades and such. What BS.

Unfortunately, I didnt even think to do that. We don't have to go to the dealership to get it inspected but I wanted to go there because I dont think anyone would know the car better than a dealer. But now that I know nothing is really wrong with it I will take it somewhere else so it can pass.