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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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15 Days !!!! Rant



I was ****ed and I'll try to be brief.

I bought a 2K2 6 Speed Max from a non-Nissan dealer, two days after I took delivery the SES light went on. The car has high mileage for an 02 but the deal was good. I brought the car back and they made an appiontment at the local Nissan dealer to fix under bumper to bumper warranty. There was also an aftermarket alarm on the car that appeared to be installed by first graders (no electrical connectors, just tape). The alarm had its own keyless entry an it stopped working. I also found what was left of some under car neon lights . I wanted all this stuff removed and OEM keyless entry.

So, I dropped the car off and it sits in the dealers lot for 2 days before going to an electronics store to remove all aftermarket wiring. Then it goes to Nissan where it sits for 13 more days. Each day I get a different story on the dealys. However, I did get a car to use while mine was being worked on (which I put 1000 miles on)


Well got the Max back and here is what was wrong....

code po445 and p1448, Vent control valve seized in side cannister.

Replaced and corrected.

15 ****ing days.

Ok, I'm better now
Old Sep 5, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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This is why Nissan is ranked in the toilet for CSI scores.
Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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I was wondering what happened to you.
Old Sep 5, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SteVTEC
I was wondering what happened to you.

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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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Welcome to Nissan

Awesome cars. Horrible service.
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SteVTEC
Welcome to Nissan

Awesome cars. Horrible service.

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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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Spoiler light is out and moisture in a side marker, going back Monday
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SteVTEC

Yup, but I love the car (when I've had it) It is a blast to drive and so much faster than my old car (it had a J engine ) I just want to drive it for a while
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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It sounds like the er that had the car before you might have focked up some stuff. That sucks. But as long as you enjoy the ride that's all that matters.

Mine's been pretty reliable, but despite the ignition coil and knock sensor annoyances I've been dealing with I still love the car.
Old Sep 7, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SteVTEC
It sounds like the er that had the car before you might have focked up some stuff. That sucks. But as long as you enjoy the ride that's all that matters.

Mine's been pretty reliable, but despite the ignition coil and knock sensor annoyances I've been dealing with I still love the car.
Right on the money. There was some nice aftermarket toys added, but the install was a joke. Nissan ordered me a lower access panel cuz the old one had a thousand holes in it for all the switches and lights.

Now my my next objective is to actually learn how to drive the car and unlock its full potential
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