This information is not guaranteed to be accurate. Votre version d'Internet Explorer n'est pas supportée Le site de Fortin est optimisé pour Internet Explorer 8 et +. Dans l'optique de vous offrir une navigation plus fluide, agréable et rapide, nous vous proposons de mettre à jour votre version d'Internet Explorer. I've filed a complaint with Nissan and hopefully they will respond with a fair decision. We'll see how long it lasts. I purchased the car because of its supposed reliability; What a crock. Electrical components such as your map light, radio, heated seats, high beams, power windows all have fuses and if they suddenly stop working, chances are you have a fuse that has blown out.
I wanted to thank the dealer for taking care of me in this instance. I am just going to suck it up and pay for the repair through Honda again the discount comes into play because from what I am reading Nissan is lucky to cover even half the cost of this repair- which is not pocket change. Thankfully, I still had 2,000 more miles before my warranty went out but I can't believe that there are so many other 2013 Altima drivers that are having the same issue! When you discover that there's a leak, don't hesitate to purchase a new seal to replace the worn one. Check for a blown fuse. We basically had to buy the part from Nissan and wait several months for the part to arrive. Vehicle repair costs may vary from vehicle to vehicle. He tested pressures and said looks like it needed new compressor.
I thought Nissan made great cars and have always raved about them but this is causing me to re-think my opinion. Update from Jun 13, 2017 : Edit: Issue still exists. I've had my car for only 3 years, but have just over 65K miles. If your Altima has many options like a sunroof, navigation, heated seats, etc, the more fuses it has. . On the other hand, if the pressure is within the 75- to 80-pound mark but the compressor isn't working, then there may be an electrical problem.
Update from Sep 10, 2016 : After raising hell to the dealership and Nissan Regional in Tennessee, approx 3 weeks having to deal with out of stock compressors, etc. Some Nissans have multiple interior fuse boxes including in the trunk - the video above will show you where the interior fuse box of your 2013 Altima is located. It's recommended that you run it for at least 10 minutes every month. Upon bringing it into the dealership they quickly identified that the compressor would need to be replaced. Estimated pricing is based on the estimated time for the repair, the estimated range of labor rates based on the region in which the repair will take place, and the estimated range of price of the base parts needed for the repair. If the pressure is below that mark, then the system should be charged in order to get the switch activated. They have lost me as a customer.
In order to offer you a fluid and faster navigation, we suggest you to update your version of Internet Explorer. Before making a costly and time-consuming trip to the dealer or a mechanic, give troubleshooting the problem a shot. I had 2 Nissan Altimas in the past and I used to like them. I Googled the problem only to find this seems to be the norm. The hose to the compressor rubs against the frame of the car until it wears a hole in it thus causing the unit to leak and lose pressure. The low-temp blue side should be around 75 to 80 pounds in order for the component to operate the low-side switch and turn the compressor on. Maintain proper levels of refrigerant gas.
Called up Nissan and told them this. The car first started blowing lukewarm air at low speeds aka my whole commute. The easiest way to take it out is to use impact drill. Use our Approved Auto Repair Facility Locator to locate service shops and mechanics near you. Now I have to go rent a car for God knows how many days. When removing disengaging components with a screwdriver or similar tool, be sure wrap component, with a shop cloth or vinyl tape protect it, protect the removed parts with a shop cloth and prevent them being dropped, replace a deformed damaged clip.
The service department at the dealership was quick to replace it but had it occurred another 2,000 miles later I would have been very upset. We'll see if Nissan wishes me to be a repeat customer or not. Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts securely specified torque, after installation is complete, be sure to check that each part works properly, follow the steps below clean components, dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe dirty area. Got a quote of 2600. The next hot day, sure enough it was bad again. Always consult a certified automotive mechanic before making important automotive repair and service decisions. Back to the specialist--You don't need a new compressor! Put the right type of oil.
My car is in the shop now being tested again. After 5 days they decided they would split the cost with me. The usual causes of this situation are due to low coolant level, improper lubrication, or poor-quality types of refrigerant. Toutes version de Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox et Safari sont également supportés. Use the following link to share this video: Videos provided on this channel are intended for informational purposes only and cannot be held liable for any injury, damage, or problems that arise when trying to duplicate steps shown in these videos. Based on the many other complaints of the same type, I expect the worst. It would take about 5 to 10 min to cool off car.
Soon it started blowing warm air no matter what speed, then would go cold for a minute, then warm. Some components may have multiple fuses, so make sure you check all of the fuses that are linked to the component in question. Then rub with soft, dry cloth, dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water with mild detergent concentration: within 2 to 3% wipe dirty, then dip a cloth into fresh water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe detergent off, - For genuine leather seats, use a genuine leather seat cleaner. I finally took it back to the shop. There is a fuse diagram on the inside of the cover. Had to contact Nissan regional customer relations person in Tenn. Cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon.