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1990-1996 Q45 Airbag Light Blinking

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If your airbag light on your 90-96 Q45 or similar year Infiniti vehicle is blinking, chances are it has been inadvertently been set into self diagnosis mode.It does not indicate a problem with the airbag system.Unplugging the battery will NOT clear the self diagnosis status. To do this procedure, turn the vehicle on (engine not […]

NICOclub History | Online Community For Nissan Enthusiasts

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NICO (Nissan Infiniti Car Owners) was founded in 2000 by Dr. Rex Birkmire, a prominent Florida psychiatrist and longtime Datsun/Nissan/Infiniti enthusiast. The venture was originally funded entirely through his personal contributions. Dr. Birkmire decided early on that NICO would have a key difference from other car forums: Dedicated subject matter experts that are currently active […]

1997-2001 Q45 Installing Non-Touring struts on a Touring Model

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By: Q_SHIP First off, You do not need to buy a whole new strut for a non-touring car. All you need to order is a new non-touring shock cartridge. The cartridges WILL fit into a touring lower strut. You will lose the adjustable ride control but the savings is worth it. (The whole non-touring strut […]

Installing Infiniti Q45 Knock Sensors

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Q45 Knock Sensors By: Wes Stinson A common problem that has plagued many Nissan and Infiniti vehicles is problems with the knock sensors (also called KS). Bad KS will not throw a CEL (Check Engine Light). Symptoms include loss or poor acceleration and can also cause bucking/jerking problems. Generally, knock sensors do not cause the […]

How to remove Q45 HVAC Evaporator and Cooling Unit

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Here’s a little write-up on how to remove the Cooling Unit from your G50 Q45. The Cooling Unit is where the AC evaporator is found as well as the expansion valve. I’m starting with the glove box already removed, since most of us have done this and to help keep this short and sweet. I’ve […]

Infiniti Steering Rack Information

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Like so many modern components on our cars, the Infiniti steering rack can be a sneaky little bugger to diagnose. Take, for example, the J30, which uses an Infiniti steering rack very similar to that on other models. On this car, the Infiniti steering rack is located directly in front of the transmission bellhousing, and […]