Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2001 Infiniti Q45

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2001 Infiniti Q45. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Infiniti Q45 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Q45.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2005

- the contact stated that during 2006 they replaced the alternator in her 2001 Infiniti Q45. The contact is concerned because she was informed of a recall in canada for a similar failure. The current odometer reading is 79000. Updated 03/02/07.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2004

Vehicle experiences a total electrical shutdown. First occasion was after a 6 hour drive and shut down in the parking lot. Vehicle was transported 100 miles to nearest infinity dealership, alternator checked out, recharged the battery and returned the vehicle. Second experience occurred 1 month later while driving the vehicle again experienced total shutdown, all lights on dash came on, engine shutdown. Vehicle towed to infinity dealership, replaced alternator and battery, as of this date continuing to search for cause.




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