i jsut bought my 98 i30 and i was checkign it for recalls, and i foudn out it has a alternator recall, imma get me a brand new alternator for free and a g35 or i35 loaner, they wernt giving it to me, but i kept askign him and he was liek ok, but im only getting it for 4 hours, but imma keep it till the next day and pay the extra $50

 

I did the recall but I had to sit in there for a long time watching tv and no loaner

 

Does that mean 1999 I30's do the same thing.. because i want a new alternator for free too....

 

only most 97s and some early 98s had it

 

The dealership also informed me I have a recall on my alternator aswell! My question is, how dangerous is it as it is? Like would it be a bad idea if I waited and get some worth out of the current alternator and replace it free when it fails? Or will they not cover it once it dies? What do you guys think or is it risky? How long do alternators typically last?

 

get it done asap. when it fails you might be stuck in the middle of the highway. the problem with the alternator is that one of the diodes in there are faulty and will simply melt itself down or catch fire. mine was melted into the plastic housing inside. better yet just get it done its FREE

 

Oh, mine lasted for about 5 years before it went. The faulty recalled alternators can go out at any time now sooner or later unexpectedly

 

Is there a way to tell if your 98 is covered by the recall through the VIN#?

 

there is a list somewher in the the 4th gen FAQ I think but the dealer will look it up for you for shure

 

yes, infiniti website has the vin ranges, and clal ur dealer and make sure it wasnt done before

 

Wow that is a strange recall.

 

stealership aint touchin my car... not even for a free alternator.

 

Holy resurrected thread Batman! That's an oldie but a goodie.

Many of 'em have already been done by now I imagine...