WTF Just my LUCK!
06-25-2008, 11:34 AM
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WTF Just my LUCK!
So I heard a good 'ole rattle coming from the engine the other day. I got the best warranty there is when i bought the z. And thank god that was covered, my cat converter is "broke". So they ordering me a new one, guy said that the part is $800+. But warranty is covering that.
Now...
There is a clicking noise coming from the rear axle when I hit the gas, I thought that would be covered by warranty, but no they said the rear axle has to get lubed up and that it will cost me $300+ out of my pocket.
JUST MY LUCK!
Now...
There is a clicking noise coming from the rear axle when I hit the gas, I thought that would be covered by warranty, but no they said the rear axle has to get lubed up and that it will cost me $300+ out of my pocket.
JUST MY LUCK!
06-25-2008, 11:57 AM
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yea... sounds bull **** to me. Anyone else have a clicking noise from the rear axle...? Cuz imma flip.
How many miles are you suppose to lube your rear axle? I never heard such of a thing, and I only put 10,000 miles (Total: 28,000 Miles now) on this sucker. hah
How many miles are you suppose to lube your rear axle? I never heard such of a thing, and I only put 10,000 miles (Total: 28,000 Miles now) on this sucker. hah
06-25-2008, 12:03 PM
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Go online and check out teh TSB for rear axle click. It should definintely be a FREE fix for you. I got mine done a couple months ago totally free. All they do is relube a part, labor is about an hour if they do both sides. DO NOT pay out of pocket to get that done.
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06-25-2008, 12:04 PM
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Butt lube works for this? Maybe I should bring it to the stealership and maybe we can have a lemon party!
Also, I bet they are going to say all it needs is lube, and that isn't covered by warranty. Even though they should just replace the part so it wont ever do it again? or am I wrong?
Anyone got an idea when I call these **** ups in about 30 min.
Also, I bet they are going to say all it needs is lube, and that isn't covered by warranty. Even though they should just replace the part so it wont ever do it again? or am I wrong?
Anyone got an idea when I call these **** ups in about 30 min.
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06-25-2008, 12:22 PM
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$300 is pure BS, mine was covered under warranty but i asked the service mgr how much if i didnt catch it in my 3/30,000....he said 180 for labor and parts.
and i am in canada with a USDM car- so you should be getting that for less money and less hassle (CDN dealers hate USDM cars)
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and i am in canada with a USDM car- so you should be getting that for less money and less hassle (CDN dealers hate USDM cars)
dealerships
06-25-2008, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lucky350
$300 is pure BS, mine was covered under warranty but i asked the service mgr how much if i didnt catch it in my 3/30,000....he said 180 for labor and parts.
and i am in canada with a USDM car- so you should be getting that for less money and less hassle (CDN dealers hate USDM cars)
dealerships
and i am in canada with a USDM car- so you should be getting that for less money and less hassle (CDN dealers hate USDM cars)
dealerships
they are turning into a stealership.
06-25-2008, 12:25 PM
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just FYI, the easy fix is to just tighten the hub nut with an impact gun.
Remove wheel, remove cotter pin, smoke down hub nut TIGHT!, replace cotter pin, replace wheel. Repeat on other side.
no more what we used to call "crickets" back in 02/03 when the cars first came out
Remove wheel, remove cotter pin, smoke down hub nut TIGHT!, replace cotter pin, replace wheel. Repeat on other side.
no more what we used to call "crickets" back in 02/03 when the cars first came out
06-25-2008, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick204k
So I heard a good 'ole rattle coming from the engine the other day. I got the best warranty there is when i bought the z. And thank god that was covered, my cat converter is "broke". So they ordering me a new one, guy said that the part is $800+. But warranty is covering that.
Now...
There is a clicking noise coming from the rear axle when I hit the gas, I thought that would be covered by warranty, but no they said the rear axle has to get lubed up and that it will cost me $300+ out of my pocket.
JUST MY LUCK!
Now...
There is a clicking noise coming from the rear axle when I hit the gas, I thought that would be covered by warranty, but no they said the rear axle has to get lubed up and that it will cost me $300+ out of my pocket.
JUST MY LUCK!Service Bulletin) for this problem. It will require repacking the axles, but is a warranty item. If they give you a problem go on the internet or call Nissan and get a copt of the TSB.
06-25-2008, 12:35 PM
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So I called them at the stealership, they told me it is $300+ for labor and the lubricant. He says
"rear axle is not part of the powertrain so your warranty wont cover for it. There is nothing i can do, you can call up nissan"
And a TSB is not a RECALL.
So that really did NOT work.
"rear axle is not part of the powertrain so your warranty wont cover for it. There is nothing i can do, you can call up nissan"
And a TSB is not a RECALL.
So that really did NOT work.
06-25-2008, 12:37 PM
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Nissan Stealerships are freakin crooks... I learned my leason once withg a car (not a z) then once with my mom's 2005 altima... Bottom line they are crooks unless ur clearly show them u know what u are talking about.. Fortunatley for me i got my Z from a guy who actually likes his job at nissan and just wanted to make the sale. (haggled from 3pm to 9pm closing lol)went home with the car..
06-25-2008, 12:39 PM
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I love how people aren't fired for trying to scam customers... this is unreal.
06-25-2008, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by savvy
take it to a different dealer if this one refuses to do it for free.