Online Petition For Ignition Coil Recall!! - Sign Now!!!
10-21-2003, 09:45 AM
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Online Petition For Ignition Coil Recall!! - Sign Now!!!
Hello all,
I just had my ignition coils replaced today by a Nissan dealer (charged me 1.2 + .5 hours labor plus parts = 555.02 before tax, FYI)
I called Nissan North America and they told me that I would have to write in my complaint. So before I write in my letter, I would like to get some signatures going on this ONLINE PETITION!!!
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Click here to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/NIS_IGN/petition.html
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Let's get this thing recalled!!!
I just had my ignition coils replaced today by a Nissan dealer (charged me 1.2 + .5 hours labor plus parts = 555.02 before tax, FYI)
I called Nissan North America and they told me that I would have to write in my complaint. So before I write in my letter, I would like to get some signatures going on this ONLINE PETITION!!!
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Click here to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/NIS_IGN/petition.html
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Let's get this thing recalled!!!
10-21-2003, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ohcello
Hello all,
I just had my ignition coils replaced today by a Nissan dealer (charged me 1.2 + .5 hours labor plus parts = 555.02 before tax, FYI)
I called Nissan North America and they told me that I would have to write in my complaint. So before I write in my letter, I would like to get some signatures going on this ONLINE PETITION!!!
***
Click here to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/NIS_IGN/petition.html
***
Let's get this thing recalled!!!
I just had my ignition coils replaced today by a Nissan dealer (charged me 1.2 + .5 hours labor plus parts = 555.02 before tax, FYI)
I called Nissan North America and they told me that I would have to write in my complaint. So before I write in my letter, I would like to get some signatures going on this ONLINE PETITION!!!
***
Click here to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/NIS_IGN/petition.html
***
Let's get this thing recalled!!!
Only $555.02? That is a deal. My dealer was trying to F*#K me outta $900 for the same job. I told to forget it and just change the one that was bad, which got me out the door for a mere $280 including the BULLS&#T $90 fee for plugging my car into their computer. Now, only 6 months later, I have another coil gone bad. I will be changing this one myself and saving a ton of cash.
Oh, while we are on the topic of petitions, how about the O2 sensors? I have already replaced both of them on my 2K -- and that was not cheap!
Gotta love Nissan. The car drives like a dream when everything is working, but I will NEVER buy another one! Actually, I can even take credit for talking 5 people outta buying new Nissans this year alone ... take that Nissan!
Don't mean to sound bitter -- but I am. Venting is the only relief that I get.
10-21-2003, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ohcello
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Click here to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/NIS_IGN/petition.html
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Let's get this thing recalled!!!
For what it's worth, all six of my coils were replaced under warranty before the TSB was issued. I had about 11K miles on my Maxima at the time. But it took a lot deal of persistence on my part along with the support of a great Service Writer. (Believe it or not, not all Nissan service sucks!)
My wife's coils (all six) were replaced under warranty at around 40K miles.
10-22-2003, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nanibabu
How do i know if a coil is bad? What should i look for? Any input appreciated. Thanks
Also, when this misfiring is happening and you accelerate , the service engine soon light may blink
10-26-2003, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SteVTEC
These coils were covered via a TSB. Or is the TSB no longer valid or something.
10-27-2003, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sloppymax
it is still valid but many are discovering the problems after the 3yr/36k is up on the tsb. some tried covering it under powertrain but were unsuccessful.
Nissan doesn't consider the coils "powertrain"?
10-28-2003, 07:12 AM
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I'm #67 on there. I hope they fix this thing b/c I can't afford it right now. I'm in grad school and dont have $500-1000 to drop on this. Anyone have detailed pictures and instructions on how to do this? I might be able to do this w/ my dad since I have no tools other than a hammer a screwdriver and a pair of pliers here at my apt.
10-28-2003, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by nanibabu
How do i know if a coil is bad? What should i look for? Any input appreciated. Thanks
Hope this helps....
10-28-2003, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LovE_N_HatE_MaX
Sorry guys!! I would like to sign but I didn't have to replace yet. When/how will I know the coils has to be replace? My 2k3 se only have 3500 miles.
If you suspect you have a bad coil, try reading the "trouble codes" (any repair shop has a DTC scanner or reader) from the onboard computer. Trouble codes may be permanent or pending (intermittent).
Then, check with a Maxima repair book (e.g., Haynes book is available for some $15 at any Autozone) on the code description - this will tell you if you have a misfire or an ignition problem, and if there is a misfire, sometimes there is an individual trouble code for each cylinder. This will help you locate the "dead" cylinder. Once you know which cylinder misfires, it could be due to one of the three reasons: bad fuel injector, bad coil or spark plug, or no power supplied to the ignition coil.
But before you go any further, check the DTCs first.
10-30-2003, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MaScott
At 3500 miles you might not have to replace any, yet. My first coil went out when my odometer showed over 100K miles...
If you suspect you have a bad coil, try reading the "trouble codes" (any repair shop has a DTC scanner or reader) from the onboard computer. Trouble codes may be permanent or pending (intermittent).
Then, check with a Maxima repair book (e.g., Haynes book is available for some $15 at any Autozone) on the code description - this will tell you if you have a misfire or an ignition problem, and if there is a misfire, sometimes there is an individual trouble code for each cylinder. This will help you locate the "dead" cylinder. Once you know which cylinder misfires, it could be due to one of the three reasons: bad fuel injector, bad coil or spark plug, or no power supplied to the ignition coil.
But before you go any further, check the DTCs first.
If you suspect you have a bad coil, try reading the "trouble codes" (any repair shop has a DTC scanner or reader) from the onboard computer. Trouble codes may be permanent or pending (intermittent).
Then, check with a Maxima repair book (e.g., Haynes book is available for some $15 at any Autozone) on the code description - this will tell you if you have a misfire or an ignition problem, and if there is a misfire, sometimes there is an individual trouble code for each cylinder. This will help you locate the "dead" cylinder. Once you know which cylinder misfires, it could be due to one of the three reasons: bad fuel injector, bad coil or spark plug, or no power supplied to the ignition coil.
But before you go any further, check the DTCs first.
10-30-2003, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MaScott
At 3500 miles you might not have to replace any, yet. My first coil went out when my odometer showed over 100K miles...
If you suspect you have a bad coil, try reading the "trouble codes" (any repair shop has a DTC scanner or reader) from the onboard computer. Trouble codes may be permanent or pending (intermittent).
Then, check with a Maxima repair book (e.g., Haynes book is available for some $15 at any Autozone) on the code description - this will tell you if you have a misfire or an ignition problem, and if there is a misfire, sometimes there is an individual trouble code for each cylinder. This will help you locate the "dead" cylinder. Once you know which cylinder misfires, it could be due to one of the three reasons: bad fuel injector, bad coil or spark plug, or no power supplied to the ignition coil.
But before you go any further, check the DTCs first.
If you suspect you have a bad coil, try reading the "trouble codes" (any repair shop has a DTC scanner or reader) from the onboard computer. Trouble codes may be permanent or pending (intermittent).
Then, check with a Maxima repair book (e.g., Haynes book is available for some $15 at any Autozone) on the code description - this will tell you if you have a misfire or an ignition problem, and if there is a misfire, sometimes there is an individual trouble code for each cylinder. This will help you locate the "dead" cylinder. Once you know which cylinder misfires, it could be due to one of the three reasons: bad fuel injector, bad coil or spark plug, or no power supplied to the ignition coil.
But before you go any further, check the DTCs first.
