# \#fx35 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/fx35/6877.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Automatic not shifting, sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-not-shifting-sometimes/183423)
**Author:** [@lionheart001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lionheart001)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-not-shifting-sometimes/183423 "2023-01-18T17:28:32Z")
Hello Ray and everyone, I have a 2005 Infiniti FX35 with rear wheel drive. She (Betsy) has a odd shifting anomaly where she will go about 100 yards, there is a clunk, and she goes into drive, no shifting down. If y… --- ## [Infinity Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-transmission-issues/188434)
**Author:** [@hendville11\_183692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendville11_183692)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-transmission-issues/188434 "2023-01-11T16:52:15Z")
2009 FX 35 has 2 driving options for transmission…traditional D for Drive and DS for Sport/shifting gears manually which makes the car fun to drive. Recently the car decided it no longer wants to allow driving in the DS… --- ## [Battery replacement = better gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107)
**Author:** [@jhlundin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhlundin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107 "2021-08-01T19:08:57Z")
Just replaced the battery in my 2004 Infiniti FX35 (before the battery died... it just wasn't as crisp during startups and the voltage had fallen to 12.19 volts). During the past 4 days I have been getting about 2 mpg be… --- ## [FX35 Front End Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fx35-front-end-noise/176459)
**Author:** [@pembroke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pembroke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fx35-front-end-noise/176459 "2021-04-30T12:31:36Z")
2009 FX35 Infiniti…great car but has developed a very noisy front end…sounds like a wheel bearing but 3 Repair shops say they think it is in the drive train, but none are willing to figure it out. It is all wheel drive … --- ## [AC not blowing cold enough air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-blowing-cold-enough-air/165425)
**Author:** [@alex.ambriz9\_160621](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.ambriz9_160621)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-blowing-cold-enough-air/165425 "2020-06-07T14:20:15Z")
For a while my car has had ac problems, where a month ago I had to change my AC compressor due to a failing one. Everything was good for two weeks and then all of the sudden it started blowing little to no cold AC. I’ve … --- ## [AC Compressorr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressorr/163999)
**Author:** [@alex.ambriz9\_160621](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.ambriz9_160621)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressorr/163999 "2020-05-08T04:03:15Z")
Can someone help me understand the difference between an AC compressor clutch vs clutch less? I’ve been trying to research info on it but been unable to do so. What’s the difference? When do you know when to install one? … --- ## [2005 Infiniti FX35 - accelerator’s electric module failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-fx35-accelerator-s-electric-module-failure/157296)
**Author:** [@FrankSchultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankSchultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-fx35-accelerator-s-electric-module-failure/157296 "2020-01-26T20:25:34Z")
engine suddenly goes to high end rpm after letting off of accelerator while slowing or coming to a stop. after hitting the accelerator pedal full travel, the rpm drops back to normal. this has happened three times recent… --- ## [Hissing noise by the brake booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-noise-by-the-brake-booster/135673)
**Author:** [@bentham72\_148947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bentham72_148947)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-noise-by-the-brake-booster/135673 "2019-03-13T03:05:21Z")
I am hear a hissing noise by the compartment where the brake fluid is located. Could this noise be caused by have bad brake pads that need to change. --- ## [2006 Infiniti FX35 has new coil packs and plugs, still stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-has-new-coil-packs-and-plugs-still-stutters/126600)
**Author:** [@heather43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heather43)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-has-new-coil-packs-and-plugs-still-stutters/126600 "2018-10-14T23:52:44Z")
after replacing ALL 6 coil packs and spark plugs car still sounds/drives weird like its gonna die? Like a studder when it shifts? Im thinking maybe the o2 sensors… also on the ps sounds like my catalytic converter has so… --- ## [2006 Infiniti FX35 engine “lugs” on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-engine-lugs-on-start-up/121245)
**Author:** [@Anthony08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-engine-lugs-on-start-up/121245 "2018-07-19T21:40:51Z")
Sometimes my car is hard to start. When it starts the engine lugs for about 15 seconds and the it comes up to speed. My mechanic says that’s just the way it works. Anybody else have this problem or know a fix. Thanks … --- ## [Normal Vacuum readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-vacuum-readings/68911)
**Author:** [@Malc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Malc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-vacuum-readings/68911 "2011-10-24T18:48:42Z")
In today's modern engines, what should the manifold vacuum read? Idle, steady cruise, etc. Full throttle I know. Is the value now lower compared to the old days? My 2005 Infiniti fx35 is about 10-15 in. Hg steady cruise.… --- ## [Infiniti fell off the jack stands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-fell-off-the-jack-stands/57906)
**Author:** [@jbridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbridge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-fell-off-the-jack-stands/57906 "2010-11-24T16:22:41Z")
I was helping a friend do the rear brakes on his 2003 Infiniti FX35, we had one side jacked up and on a jack stand and doing the other when it rolled forward and came of the jack stand and crashed down. It landed on a p… --- ## [2004 FX35 Front End "Whirring"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-fx35-front-end-whirring/46981)
**Author:** [@therabidweasel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/therabidweasel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-fx35-front-end-whirring/46981 "2010-04-14T15:42:28Z")
I have a 2004 AWD Infinity FX35 with 68k miles. Recently on a road trip the front end started whirring/grinding and has gotten progressively worse over the last 3k miles. The whirring occurs at all speeds over 20mph bu… --- ## [Noisy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-brakes/42399)
**Author:** [@carnutt33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carnutt33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-brakes/42399 "2010-01-12T21:13:13Z")
I have a loud grinding noise coming from the front brakes when I start out in the morning when the car is cold. This noise only persists at the low speeds. When the car is warmed up the noise usually doesn't manifest its… --- ## [Whistling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise/38215)
**Author:** [@oleteeth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oleteeth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise/38215 "2009-10-17T18:18:39Z")
I get a whistling (not squeaking)noise when I step on my brakes at above 40 MPH. The noise is very low , if at all below that. Is that a leak in the master cylinder, etc? Thanks --- ## [How to Maintain a car left inactive for 1 year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-maintain-a-car-left-inactive-for-1-year/33296)
**Author:** [@TXLonelyCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TXLonelyCar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-maintain-a-car-left-inactive-for-1-year/33296 "2009-07-12T23:45:37Z")
Going away for 1 year. Can you provide a suggested time-table to assist a friend in maintaining it in my absence? 2008 FX35, located in South Texas.