1998 i30 and throttle shock
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1998 i30 and throttle shock
Just bought 1998 i30 and found that it shifts 3-4-3-4 and seems that does not know what gear to use when I drive off ramp on about 40 mph.
Did a search and found TSB 98-064a "98-064A JUN 99 ECM - On/Off Throttle Shock" here
My car is not 8 years old yet and has 60kmi, is there any chance to replace ECU under Federal Emission Warranty? Any "right" words to say to the dealer? I bought it from private party...
Any advice is really appreciated!
Thanks
Did a search and found TSB 98-064a "98-064A JUN 99 ECM - On/Off Throttle Shock" here
My car is not 8 years old yet and has 60kmi, is there any chance to replace ECU under Federal Emission Warranty? Any "right" words to say to the dealer? I bought it from private party...
Any advice is really appreciated!
Thanks
#4
Originally Posted by I30tMikeD
What else have you found besides "throttle shock" to describe your problem. Is there more information about that particular TSB?
#9
Originally Posted by unixadm
A TSB is only fixed for free under the bumper to bumper warranty.
TSB says that ECU needs to be replaced. Dealer will try to charge me, because I am out of bumper to bumper warranty. But ECU is covered by Federal Emission Waranty. Is there any chance to pay only for labor, but for ECU unit charge Nissan or Federal Government or whoever it is?
Thanks!
#10
Originally Posted by I30tMikeD
I have never owned or worked on an auto maxima/I30 but isn't there a seperate transmission control unit? The main ECU does not control shifting does it?
#11
Originally Posted by kevlo911
Turn off OD and see if it still happens.
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Originally Posted by r5clp
TSB says it does. I'll post the link to TSB from home, can't find it right away
If it does and replacing the ECU is indeed what needs to be done, then get a used one from www.car-parts.com There will be alot under $100. You need to match up the part number on the ECU with the one your buying.
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Originally Posted by r5clp
I could not recreate the problem with O/D off. Will try again. But the point is, if there is a chance to replace the ECU for free then I will do replace it.
Good luck with that. They will do everything not to cover it. A new ECU from a dealer is over $1000.
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I'm sorry but I didn't understand what the problem is, even after reading the TSB ... can someone explain this in a layman's way? Thanks a lot.
I too have a 98 I30 and I haven't noticed the continuous shifts from/to 3/4 in the speed range. If I give more gas, it shifts from 4th to 3rd and as I reduce the throttle, it goes back to 4th after reaching sufficient speed.
Thanks
I too have a 98 I30 and I haven't noticed the continuous shifts from/to 3/4 in the speed range. If I give more gas, it shifts from 4th to 3rd and as I reduce the throttle, it goes back to 4th after reaching sufficient speed.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by flthere
I'm sorry but I didn't understand what the problem is, even after reading the TSB ... can someone explain this in a layman's way? Thanks a lot.
I too have a 98 I30 and I haven't noticed the continuous shifts from/to 3/4 in the speed range. If I give more gas, it shifts from 4th to 3rd and as I reduce the throttle, it goes back to 4th after reaching sufficient speed.
Thanks
I too have a 98 I30 and I haven't noticed the continuous shifts from/to 3/4 in the speed range. If I give more gas, it shifts from 4th to 3rd and as I reduce the throttle, it goes back to 4th after reaching sufficient speed.
Thanks
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