Really appreciate your input on the subject. But DannyLeDuc said he changed the starter but didn't fix the problem, then his mechanic replaced the relay and fixed the problem. He had a 99 y33 q45 according to his profile. I'm a bit confused.
I think I got my bushings from Infiniti parts deal.fontana dan wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 7:34 pmStarter seems to be failing on my Q45. After the car sits for a day or two, you have to turn the key to START multiple times until starter will crank.
Recommended is unbolting motor mount? Is it easy to replace the motor mounts at this point? Where to find mounts?
Given the chance of removing the rack, does anyone know where to find bushings for its attachment?
So you replaced the starter by first removing the steering rack? Doing that job 3 times sounds like a nightmare and does not inspire confidence in these replacement parts...98_Q45 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:52 amI think I got my bushings from Infiniti parts deal.fontana dan wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 7:34 pmStarter seems to be failing on my Q45. After the car sits for a day or two, you have to turn the key to START multiple times until starter will crank.
Recommended is unbolting motor mount? Is it easy to replace the motor mounts at this point? Where to find mounts?
Given the chance of removing the rack, does anyone know where to find bushings for its attachment?
Are you sure it’s not ignition switch? If you just hear the dreaded click, then yeah it’s starter.
I’m considering leaving my Q for local area drives to the city now versus the long distance that I love to do. Just had an alternator that lasted only 8 months go bad last month under warranty (luckily an easier fix than the starter), nothing like the transverse engine.
I think I went thru 3 starters previously because of extended crank times due to fuel leak. But now that the engine starts right up every time, hopefully I NEVER have to replace this A/C Delco reman. The Denso reman only lasted a few months over the one year warranty SMH. Granted, I put a lot of miles on mine, however it was likely more due to the extended crank than miles.
For clarity, you do not have to remove the rack assy entirely, but definitely release the rack from the cradle and repositon it. You will need to undo the steering shaft input. My recollection is the splines are keyed, but it's been a while. Might want to use sharpie just to be sure. The bushings for the G50 rack are: 54444-61u00 and 54445-60u00. Those were still avail from amayama last I checked.fontana dan wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:55 pmSo you replaced the starter by first removing the steering rack? Doing that job 3 times sounds like a nightmare and does not inspire confidence in these replacement parts...98_Q45 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:52 am
I think I got my bushings from Infiniti parts deal.
Are you sure it’s not ignition switch? If you just hear the dreaded click, then yeah it’s starter.
I’m considering leaving my Q for local area drives to the city now versus the long distance that I love to do. Just had an alternator that lasted only 8 months go bad last month under warranty (luckily an easier fix than the starter), nothing like the transverse engine.
I think I went thru 3 starters previously because of extended crank times due to fuel leak. But now that the engine starts right up every time, hopefully I NEVER have to replace this A/C Delco reman. The Denso reman only lasted a few months over the one year warranty SMH. Granted, I put a lot of miles on mine, however it was likely more due to the extended crank than miles.
No, I am not sure that it is not the ignition switch. I do hear the dreaded click, but I haven't been able to test the circuit with a multimeter.
I'm using the car now at college, 170 miles from my dad's shop where I can diagnose and fix these things. Just hoping the starter does not totally fail at an inconvenient time.
What was the fuel system leak causing your extended crank?
Despite this I still love love this car. Best cruiser in town.
no, but you will need to uncouple the steering shaft input to the rack.fontana dan wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:40 pmWhile replacing the starter:
Do you have to take the fluid lines out of the power steering rack when repositioning it?