1996 Infiniti I30 Consumer Discussions

Infiniti I30/I35 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Error Codes P0100 and P0733 - 96 I30 [infinitisvc]

  Written by: lori925 on Nov 24, 2009 2:28:49 PM

  Hey there...I went ahead and replaced the IACV and my car drove beautifully for three weeks. But sadly this past weekend, she started stalling and running rough and lurching again. I was SO bummed out. I believe my previous IACV burned up my ECM circuit board (this only happens in the 1996 model, which is the first year the ODB was introduced...subsequent models have a fail safe that prevents burning up ... Read More

Infiniti I30 Electrical Issues

• Re: Starting Problems i30 model 2000 [akostecki]

  Written by: lori925 on Nov 24, 2009 2:19:54 PM

  Hey there, When you say that you replaced the computer, do you mean the ECM? I think my ECM circuit board has damage from a faulty Idle air control valve, and I was wondering how you handled changing out the computer. Is is super expensive? Did you get a re-manufactured ECM or did you order the part from infiniti? My vehicle is a 1996 I-30 and she keeps stalling on me ... Read More

Infiniti I30/I35 Maintenance and Repair

• Engine oil in the intake manifold

  Written by: jhayes9835 on Sep 15, 2009 10:56:56 PM

  I have an 1996 Infiniti I30 and yesterday it ran rough and would not start. I pulled the maf off and there was a lot of oil in the manifold. I checked the oil dipstick and the oil does not look milky but the oil level seems to be more than normal. My son said he did not notice any warning lights. He did say that it sounded louder than normal. ... Read More

Infiniti I35 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: I have a 1996 Infiniti I30 with starting problems [jhayes9835]

  Written by: jhayes9835 on Aug 15, 2009 5:54:40 AM

  Update. Ever since cleaning the maf sensor with the crc maf sensor cleaner, my car has never ran this good. After spending nearly 2800.00 on repairs it took a 7.00 spray cleaner to fix the problem. Unbelievable! My next tank of gas I am going to add the Seafoam additive. Thanks again.

• Re: I have a 1996 Infiniti I30 with starting problems [jhayes9835]

  Written by: jhayes9835 on Aug 11, 2009 10:34:17 PM

  Somewhere along the line somebody recommended cleaning the maf with some crc maf sensor cleaner. I purchased a can from autozone and tried it. At first it ran rough and the check engine light came on. The more I ran it, the betteq it got. Now it runs like a champ. I guess the computer had to relearn it and now the check engine light is off and it is as ... Read More

• Re: I have a 1996 Infiniti I30 with starting problems [atma97]

  Written by: jhayes9835 on Aug 10, 2009 6:29:20 AM

  I will try the Seafoam and see if there is any improvement. If that does not help out, any other ideas?

• Re: I have a 1996 Infiniti I30 with starting problems [jhayes9835]

  Written by: atma97 on Aug 6, 2009 7:04:59 PM

  Have you tried the use of Seafoam. I found it really help in starting and idle. Click this Seafoam link for more info

• I have a 1996 Infiniti I30 with starting problems

  Written by: jhayes9835 on Jul 29, 2009 9:21:46 AM

  Sometimes my car will start and run fine. Other times, after it has sat for a while, it will start up and idle very rough or it will not start at all. I checked the vacumn hoses and could not see any problems. I also replaced the air flow sensor with a used one. It ran fine but I still had the same problem after it sat awhile. My daughter depends ... Read More

Infiniti I30/I35

• Is the Infiniti I30 the same as a Maxima?

  Written by: lhy on May 19, 2009 5:22:28 AM

  Is a 1996 Infiniti I30 the same as a Nissan Maxima? If there are differences, what are they? And which would car (I30 or Maxima) be preferable, given all things being equal like year and mileage? I am thinking about both reliability and cost to own (repair, insurance, gas).

Infiniti I30/I35 Maintenance and Repair

• 1996 I30 Maintenance/Insurance costs

  Written by: lhy on May 19, 2009 5:16:39 AM

  I am thinking about buying a used 1996 Infiniti I30 sedan. What are the repair/maintenance costs on this car like? Would I need to take it to a Infiniti dealer for repair service, or would any mechanic be okay? Does this car take regular unleaded or premium gas? And what are the insurance costs like?

Infiniti I30 Electrical Issues

• 1996 Infiniti I30 electrical problem

  Written by: amylynnstubbs on May 18, 2009 1:11:26 PM

  I have replaced the alternator and the battery. And the battery still won't stay charged. Has anyone had this problem and know the solution?? My car has been down since November and I have no idea but I need to get it fixed! asap!! Thanks

Infiniti I30/I35 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: I 30 wouldn't start [joegha1]

  Written by: joegha1 on Apr 6, 2009 5:07:28 AM

  Good news everyone. I have followed and advice from one of the reply to another post and fixed my problem too by replacing the IGNITION SWITCH and this fixed my problem.. this might be a regular failure on this model 1996 Infinity I30. so for anyone whom has a problem with starting and no crank? check the ignition switch first. Its very easy to do. and its very cheap $27.00 at ... Read More

• Loud Screeching Noise

  Written by: 96infiniti on Dec 18, 2008 1:14:00 PM

  I love this car I've had it for over 6 years and it has a 130k miles on it. I'm not the biggest car expert I've slowly been learning here is my problem. The belts on my car kept snapping which always caused the battery to die. When I start up the car from a cold start it would always screech loudly. The car would also screech when I put on ... Read More

• Starting problem

  Written by: sophia087 on Jul 22, 2008 2:59:47 PM

  I have a 1996 Infiniti I30, and lately starting up is a hassle. Sometimes I'll turn the key and once I hear the engine turning over I have to step on the gas pedal to keep it from shutting off. Other times I have to keep trying turning the key as it won't even turn over, then still step on the gas to have it turn on. The lights and radio ... Read More

• jhayes9835

  Written by: jhayes9835 on Mar 22, 2008 8:58:24 AM

  I have a 1996 infinity I30. When I accelerate the engine feels like it hesitates and I hear a bit of a backfire. At idle, it feels rough. Once I get up to speed, it runs great. I have a 116,000 on it. Can anyone steer me in the right direction as far as what I need to start looking at? The check engine is not on. Any help would be ... Read More

Infiniti I35 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 60,000 mile service [infi35]

  Written by: raylee177 on Jun 6, 2007 4:01:28 PM

  Believe it or not, I had, until just 1 month ago, 1996 Infinity I30 with 150,000 miles on it but I never took the car in for service to dealer. Only things I did was regualar maintenance and spark plug change at 100,000 miles. Only things that went bad were knock sensor and O2 sensor. I even had original rotor in it. I have now 2003 Infinity I35 with 55,000 miles ... Read More

Infiniti I30/I35 Maintenance and Repair

• 1996 I30 Stalls

  Written by: ne00 on Oct 26, 2006 12:38:36 AM

  My 1996 I30 stalls in traffic or at a stop light when idle. It also stalls at night when I try to start up the car. The RPM needle would just bottom out. Usually when it stalls it's already at the normal temp and my RPM needle would be around 550 or 600 and stall when it hits 500 RPM. I took it into the Infiniti dealership and they adjusted my ... Read More

• Re: Engine pinging [snowchen]

  Written by: micheailin on Aug 2, 2006 7:44:12 AM

  HI, I have a 1996 Infiniti I30, I have been having problems with my Infiniti. I got some bad gas and I have since put 93 grade in and a gas treatment and moisture treatment, I have had my fuel injectors cleaned and a new battery. I have been experiencing pinging and my car will start then it loses power and stalls. I have to let my car "warm up" for ... Read More

• Re: 1996 Infiniti I30 hesitates and engine dies [annamreddi]

  Written by: annamreddi on Jul 7, 2006 11:02:24 AM

  It seems it got fixed after I changed my Mass air flow sensor. Srini

• Re: 1996 Infiniti I30 hesitates and engine dies [lyn1]

  Written by: annamreddi on Jan 3, 2006 11:10:33 AM

  Hi lyn1, I didn't find the answer. But I have few observations, It is stopping when I am driving at low speeds especially in traffic or when I was stopping for a stop sign. I feel transmission is cuasing this problem. All the times it got stopped when I observed jerks in acceleration. One more interesting observation is it is happening when there is sudden drop in temperature. Is sudden drop ... Read More

• Re: 1996 Infiniti I30 hesitates and engine dies [amistry]

  Written by: fishluva169 on Jan 2, 2006 9:48:18 AM

  I've had the same problem in the summer time. Always shuts off after a while of driving and you stop. all lights show up. i took it to local mechanics, they couldn't find anything wrong. finally took it to dealer, it was the mas air flow sensor. never had the same problem after it was fixed. i fix it with the dealer because they had to mess around with the computer. ... Read More

• Re: 1996 Infiniti I30 hesitates and engine dies [annamreddi]

  Written by: lyn1 on Dec 30, 2005 4:52:55 PM

  Srini, I have 76000 on my I30 with same problem as you and Amistry--I also am looking for a solution. went to nissan dealer for diagnosis--nothing found---but problem persists--did you find any answers

• Re: 1996 Infiniti I30 hesitates and engine dies [amistry]

  Written by: annamreddi on Dec 2, 2005 1:40:20 PM

  Hi Amistry, I am facing the same problem. I have 106000 on my I30. I came here to search the answer for this problem so far no solution? let me know if you find something. Srini.

• 1996 Infiniti I30 hesitates and engine dies

  Written by: amistry on Nov 10, 2005 4:58:00 AM

  I have 119000 miles on my Infiniti I30. The problem I have is the car engine completely dies at lower speed or when I stop in traffic or light. When it dies, I get Check Engine light, Oil Lamp light, Battery light and Break light illuminates on dashboard. If I try to restart right away, the engine start and dies immediately. Usually I have to wait for around 30 seconds or ... Read More

• Re: 1996 Infiniti I30 hesitates and engine dies [fishluva169]

  Written by: 2000whiteinfin on Apr 12, 2006 12:54:11 PM

  My mass air flow sensor cost $410.

• Re: Engine died and sometimes hesitates [amarmistry]

  Written by: javi2 on Mar 27, 2006 5:31:26 AM

  I am having a similar problem with my 1996 I30 infiniti. The has 138,000 miles and car dies as i decrease my speed approaching a red light and while in park it dies. I love the car and I am in desperate need of some help. Now have taken it to the inifinite dealer and japanese master and tune up plus everybody seem to give me an ECU FAULT but we ... Read More

Infiniti I30/I35

• Improve ride of high mileage car

  Written by: cyclist_dad on Dec 29, 2003 4:20:03 PM

  I am about to get a 1996 Infiniti I30 with 130,000 miles. What should I do if I want the car to have the nice ride it had originally?

• Used 1996 I30

  Written by: jrp210 on Jul 4, 2003 8:30:49 PM

  I spoke with a guy who is selling his I30 with 135,000 miles for $4900. He said he has taken very good care of the car (we will see). Are Infinitys that reliable? Are they similar to Honda/Toyota where you can put 200,000 miles on the car without major problems?

• fredvh G20

  Written by: dbruland on Feb 21, 2002 9:29:21 AM

  Fred, The 2000 G20 is driven about 90% by my wife, and only about 7000 miles per year. In my opinion, the 4 cylinder 145 HP engine in completely adequate for this car (we have automatic). When I do drive it, I am amazed at how effortless it is to accelerate to desired speeds, highway or city. It is extremely quiet even cruising at 85 MPH. Great Bose sound system. We ... Read More

• amda--98 I30t

  Written by: dbruland on Jan 2, 2002 6:00:39 PM

  Congrats on getting the low mileage '98 I30t for $17650. Based on personal experience with the following 6 Nissans/Infinitis since 1991, I would recommend you not spend the $1000-$1100 for an extended warranty. My total non-routine maintenance out-of-warranty expenses: 1991 Maxima GXE (65K): 0 1993 Infiniti G20 (70K): $400 fuel injector 1996 Maxima GLE (70K): 0 2000 Infiniti I30 (31K): 0 2000 Infiniti G20 (8K): 0 (wife's current car) 2002 Infiniti ... Read More

• amda 1998 I30

  Written by: dbruland on Dec 21, 2001 12:05:16 PM

  See if you can find 2000 I30 program cars coming off lease. I understand Infiniti of Lisle (Chicago) are paying $18,250 which means you could probably buy one for around $19-$20K depending how good you negotiate. Don't know where you are located, but would guess Infiniti dealers in your area may have similar deals. Big difference in 2000/2001 I30's as opposed to 1996-1999. I think you would be much better off ... Read More

• $37.00 for an oil change?!?!

  Written by: dreante on Oct 31, 2001 10:00:32 PM

  1996 I30t. 79,000 miles. $10,500. Private seller. I've had it for four days now and it's awesome! Similar to my '99 Maxima SE (which I gave to my mom), but a little different since this I30t comes with stick. I just called the local Infiniti dealer for an oil change. $37.00?!?! No, thanks. I made an appt with my local Nissan dealer. $21.75. Service tech said that he is very comfortable ... Read More

• New owner of an old Infiniti

  Written by: amarmistry on Oct 22, 2001 7:18:34 PM

  Hi all After a strenous research for a good used car(mainly Japan, esp. Camry), I finally bought a 1996 I30 with 76400 miles on it for 10775. It seemed a fairly reasonable price according to kbb.com(3rd party resale value) and edmund's TMV. I am only a one day old owner of it, drove around 50 miles and no reason to regret it so far. I would really like to know what ... Read More

• 1996 Infiniti I30

  Written by: belairgold on May 19, 2001 9:40:41 AM

  There have been several posts inquiring about a 1996 I30. I have a '96 I 30 that I bought new. It has been a great car. No mechanical problems other than the radio went dead from some burnt out part, but I had that fixed and it works fine. $13,900 for one with $75,000 miles is way too much money for that car. The car came with a six year or ... Read More

• reviews of Jordan Infinity in Des Moines in Iowa

  Written by: hwp on May 11, 2001 10:18:40 AM

  Hi everyone I just purchased a 1996 I30, and was wondering if anyone has had any dealings with this dealership's service dept, or can recommend a good dealership in the iowa or Ill area. Thanks

• Vibration Problem

  Written by: mhammy84 on Oct 14, 2000 7:23:02 AM

  Folks...I was looking on the internet, and came across "Grubb's Infiniti" dealership, I guess its in Texas. The website says they are the largest Infiniti dealership in the nation. So i went to their service page, and emailed their service people about my problem, and if they have heard of it before (again, since my service dept. doesnt think there is a problem with my car). I was surprised to get ... Read More