Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Infiniti I30

While driving home could hear a clicking noise in the wiring car started to lose power and eventually died in the road, jump started it to get to a shop was told it was the alternator, bought new alternator and battery after driving for a while car shorted out again lost power and once again died on the road, jump started car to get home. Car will not hold power keeps shorting out in the wires, alternator is still good as well as battery. You can hear the wiring when it shorts out as it clicks. When I jump start the car it will only stay charged for a few minutes before dying out again. I am not able to drive the car now as it will not stay charged, something electrical is draining the battery. When the wiring starts to click radio goes off and clock dims before shutting off as well.

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The contact owns a 1998 Infiniti I30. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, smoke and fire began to rise from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the alternator system failed and caused the fire. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 99v129000 (electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator). The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 145,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The car stalled, needed towing to firestone in elgin. They say it's alternator. This will be third change of the alternator for this vehicle in 4 years period. Battery has been changed about 3 months ago, when the car stalled previously. Yesterday I called Infiniti, got bit run around by them telling me to call Nissan, who told me to call Infiniti. Infiniti told me my VIN number is not included in the recall, and there's nothing they can help me with.

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The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti I30. The contact was driving when he noticed smoking emitting from the hood into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the diode ignited, causing a fire in the alternator. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated his vehicle was not included in recall 99v129000 (electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. Updated 11/03/10.

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The contact owns a 1998 infinity I30. While driving 35 mph he smelled rubber burning and the following day he had difficulty starting the vehicle. He drove the vehicle to a local garage. The mechanic stated that the alternator caused the burning smell. The dealer and manufacturer confirmed that his VIN was not a part of recall 02v171000 electrical system alternator/ generator/ regulator. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage were 108,000.

Car was driven short distance (approx. 2 miles), parked and turned off. Within 2-5 minutes I had to put something in car and noticed smoke flowing out of grill area, and popped the hood, and noticed orange flame in alternator. Fire dept. Was called to scene, and a report is available. At time of complaint, car is in shop w/ a private mechanic due to Infiniti's refusal to assist in matter, and cost of repair is yet undetermined.

My 1997 Infiniti I-30 was having a hard time starting and eventually the car died one weekend and would not start. I spent some time on it and got the car started and drove it down to o'neil auto parts and they put their starting system analysis machine on the starting system. . . Their results were that the car battery was ok and the car starter was ok but the car alternator was putting out 34 amps. Instead of the prescribed 129 amps. I had called Infiniti motor corp. Earlier and Infiniti stated to me that my car Infiniti I-30 VIN #jnkca21d7vt519882 manufactured in 3/97 was not covered by the current alternator recall. Although I have read on the internet in nissannews. Com that the mechanically equivalent Nissan maxima bulit during the period of 3/97 is covered under the recall. Which I find odd because both of these models were likely built on the same production line. Also, on the vehicles which are being handled under the alternator recall Nissan corp. Is being difficult and requiring I take my car 90 miles away to atlanta to the closest official Infiniti dealer (making it clearly difficult and inconvenient for me because paul walsh Nissan in my home town is equipped to easily resolve my auto alternator situation. Nissan and or Infiniti have done nothing to correct the problem. The old part is still available at the moment. Maybe you can encourage Nissan to resolve this situation for me. Sean okelley 347 college st. #2-h macon, GA 31201 home-478-755-8492 work-478-745-6000 9am - 5:30 pm.

After went through a drive-through to get a sandwich, I noticed the brake and battery light on my 1998 Infiniti I30 came on. I drove to a nearby gas station and noticed that my car started smoking slightly. I checked my temperature light, it was normal. When I got out of the car and opened the hood, there was a small fire that was shooting straight up about 3-4 feet out of the alternator. After approximately a minute, there was a small explosion that caused coolant to spread all over the engine. This put out the initial fire. By this time, the fire department came and investigated. By the time the firefighter walked to the car, another fire in the same place started up. The car had been off the whole time (through the first and second fire). When the insurance company got involved, we towed the car eventually to my local Infiniti dealership. During this time, I saw two NHTSA recall notices (02v171000 and 99v129000) dealing with alternator shorts for my year and model of inifinti. In talking with the manufacturer, they indicated my car was not part of the recall campaign because my VIN range wasn't in the ones covered). At this point, they know it was a short in the alternator, but they don't know anything beyond that and are not willing to look further.

The battery light came on while the consumer was on the way home traveling 45 mph. Before the consumer could get off the highway the vehicle shut down. While waiting for the tow truck consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The consumer was notified by the dealer that the alternator was defective. While driving with headlings and air conditioning on, the battery and brake warning lights came on. After coming to a stop, all of the warning lights onthe instrument panel flashed on then the vehicle completely shut down. Dealer found defective alternator.

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Driving home vehicle quit in traffic. After sitting for approximately an hour, vehicle started and we made it home. After having vehicle checked it was determined that the alternator needed to be replaced/rebuilt. Diagnosis done by a local mechanic. It was rebuilt. Vehicle ran well until the 28 April 2005 when the same thing occurred; this time it would not run after a boost. It was towed to the dealer, where a 'remanufactured' alternator was installed, at a cost of $850. 00. The belts and a battery cable was also replaced at this visit. My concern stems from seeing there was a recall of 97/98 infinity I-30's, and so leads me to surmise that a problem may still exist with the alternators on other years of this vehicle. The dealer kept the old part.

Car was parked outside the house, and had been still for about an hour. We smelled something burning and when we opened the hood, there were flames coming from the alternator. The alternator started a fire internally. It was pure luck the car didn't burn completely. The dealer says that there was a safety recall for 1998 Infiniti I30s, but because the VIN doesn't fall into the recall group, they refuse to fix it unless I come with $510. The car is a 1998 I30 Infiniti with the VIN jnkca21a3wt630078.

The alternator has produced an electrical short. As a result the vehicle stalled out while driving 20 mph. A recall has been issued, however the vehicle VIN number is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.

The diode failed inside of the alternator. As a result there was a fire. Dealer was contacted.

Alternator failed on Nissan 1998 I-30. Reported to dealer a burning smell and loss of lights. Discoved two previous recalls for same make and model year but Nissan consumer affairs said my VIN was not included although I encountered the same problem. Previous recalls were NHTSA campaign #99v129000 and NHTSA campaign #02v171000. I had the alternator replaced by a Nissan dealer at a cost of 567. 00.

Recall no. #99v129000, defective alternator: while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled and would not restart. Nothing electrical would work in the vehicle. A tow truck towed the vehicle to the consumer's residence, were it remains. There was a recall concerning this problem. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.

While the vehicle was idling a high pitch noise was heard then smoke began flowing from under the hood. The consumer opened the hood and saw the alternator on fire.

Consumer stated vehicle was having the same problem as stated in recall on the alternator. Dealer will not repair because VIN is not included. Recall number unknown.

Vehicle experienced the same defect with its alternator as stated in recall 02 v 171 000. But the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.