1998 Infiniti I30 Electrical system Problems

“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.”

“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. …”

“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. …”

“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.”

“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. …”