# \#i30 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/i30/5132.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car started making grinding sound whenever put into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-making-grinding-sound-whenever-put-into-gear/196346)
**Author:** [@Edmo99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edmo99)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-making-grinding-sound-whenever-put-into-gear/196346 "2024-09-21T19:17:19Z")
Today my car started making a grinding sound, when I put the vehicle into drive or reverse. when I start driving, the sound disappears completely. if I’m going around 10 miles per hour the sound will start back up again,… --- ## [1996 Infiniti I30 poor gas mileage and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-poor-gas-mileage-and-rough-idle/138251)
**Author:** [@cngarch\_144871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cngarch_144871)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-poor-gas-mileage-and-rough-idle/138251 "2024-05-23T00:59:57Z")
I am getting poor gas mileage and rough Idle on my 268000 mile infinity. Does the Rear Cat if clogged do this. The temp readings are low at the exhaust side and the O2-12 sensor readings vary. Or is this just a bad O2 se… --- ## [Installed radio now battery seems to be dead!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-radio-now-battery-seems-to-be-dead/180095)
**Author:** [@Javen\_Cardenas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javen_Cardenas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-radio-now-battery-seems-to-be-dead/180095 "2021-10-20T12:22:23Z")
So I installed a new radio system in my car and it was going well, I’m not experienced or anything but I had to hardwire it, which was simple as I had the wiring diagrams so it was just a game of matching, when I finishe… --- ## [Timing Chain 1999 Infiniti I30/ Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-1999-infiniti-i30-nissan-maxima/60704)
**Author:** [@SCMSoCal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCMSoCal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-1999-infiniti-i30-nissan-maxima/60704 "2020-07-24T00:06:01Z")
Do I have to change the timing chain? I've gotten conflicting reports. Some say the chain will last "forever" others say I'm on borrowed time. My car has 160k miles on it. Thanks so much for your help. --- ## ['97 Infiniti I30 - Ride rivaling a truck from the 80's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-infiniti-i30-ride-rivaling-a-truck-from-the-80s/61638)
**Author:** [@arrogantyeti101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arrogantyeti101)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-infiniti-i30-ride-rivaling-a-truck-from-the-80s/61638 "2018-12-05T14:34:10Z")
I've had a 1997 Infiniti I30 (Base, non-touring) for about 3 years now. Mileage is coming up on 92k. Engine's fantastic, transmission shifts brilliantly for a 4-speed, all accessories work. The problem is the suspensi… --- ## [Rough idle (cycling) when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-cycling-when-cold/109867)
**Author:** [@L\_J\_Pressman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/L_J_Pressman)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-cycling-when-cold/109867 "2018-09-08T00:27:07Z")
Starts right up and runs fine when it is warmed up. Just got it back from my ‘car talk’ mechanics and they haven’t been able to diagnose the problem. --- ## [1999 Infiniti I30 shuts off at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-infiniti-i30-shuts-off-at-stop/120487)
**Author:** [@Isa-BellaBlanc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isa-BellaBlanc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-infiniti-i30-shuts-off-at-stop/120487 "2018-07-07T01:40:24Z")
My car has been shutting off completely when I come to a stop. It happens randomly, but has been shutting down once almost everyday. I immediately turn it back on. It takes a couple tries, but then starts running again. … --- ## [2001 Infiniti I30 ran hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-i30-ran-hot/120188)
**Author:** [@Catisha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catisha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-i30-ran-hot/120188 "2018-07-01T11:00:04Z")
My car keeps running hot and today it was running hot and then I heard pussssh and lots of smoke came out but it still house coolent in it --- ## [2000 Infiniti I30 needs to pass smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-needs-to-pass-smog/114489)
**Author:** [@leebarone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leebarone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-needs-to-pass-smog/114489 "2018-03-27T03:16:40Z")
getting 2000 I30 infinity to pass smog failed due to OBDII not ready and now engine check light is on error code P0720…what would cost to pass smog the car drives fine --- ## [Long Distance Travel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-travel/102990)
**Author:** [@joshcantfly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshcantfly)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-travel/102990 "2017-04-20T20:14:39Z")
My car is 21 years old and It has way over 200,000 miles but the meter broke so the number is unknown it had major issues a year ago but they have been fixed, I recently have been offered to go on a trip for work but I a… --- ## [Clanking noise in driver's side front tire, but only when turning AND accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-noise-in-drivers-side-front-tire-but-only-when-turning-and-accelerating/78944)
**Author:** [@gdwyer68901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdwyer68901)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-noise-in-drivers-side-front-tire-but-only-when-turning-and-accelerating/78944 "2013-04-27T09:52:01Z")
Hello, I drive a '96 Infiniti I30, and recently the driver's side front wheel has started making a mysterious noise. It's not a grinding but a clicking/clanking noise. It's only present when I'm turning and accelerating.… --- ## [Rattling in Infiniti i30t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-in-infiniti-i30t/73472)
**Author:** [@jacksonianc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacksonianc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-in-infiniti-i30t/73472 "2012-07-11T04:28:03Z")
I'm hearing a disconcerting sound coming from my car as of late. It's a rattling sound, almost as if someone were shaking a can of spray paint at the same frequency as the engine. It doesn't strike me as being a heat shi… --- ## [Inifiniti, engine knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inifiniti-engine-knocking/68983)
**Author:** [@A\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A_B)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inifiniti-engine-knocking/68983 "2011-10-27T15:54:57Z")
My Infiniti I30, 2000 model, has been great for so many years. I got 245,000 miles on it and seems that it will go for another 245000. But, since last 15 days, I can feel a distinct knock from the bottom of the car ( it … --- ## [Rats nesting in engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-nesting-in-engine/60329)
**Author:** [@lynn01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynn01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-nesting-in-engine/60329 "2011-05-29T21:27:32Z")
My daughter lives in a large city and was parked in front of her apartment complex. She had some work done on her car and then ended up ill and was home for 4 days. When she went to drive the car it acted as if it was no… --- ## [2000 Infiniti I30 stalls when shifting into reverse or drive in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-stalls-when-shifting-into-reverse-or-drive-in-cold-weather/58259)
**Author:** [@lacclolith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lacclolith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-stalls-when-shifting-into-reverse-or-drive-in-cold-weather/58259 "2011-02-25T23:53:46Z")
Two/three months ago, I started having problems with my trusty Infiniti I30t (3.0l V6, automatic transmission, 120K or so miles) sedan. As the mercury would drop, the car would have trouble getting moving in the mornings… --- ## [99 Infiniti I30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-infiniti-i30/60687)
**Author:** [@SCMSoCal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCMSoCal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-infiniti-i30/60687 "2011-01-31T05:56:07Z")
For my 99 Infiniti I30 Limited with 160k miles, which I love, needs to get new knock sensor, EGR valve, and valve cover gaskets. Also am not sure if the time timing belt was ever changed. My question is whether it's wo… --- ## [Infiniti I30 1997 Model Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-i30-1997-model-check-engine-light/58967)
**Author:** [@ssscartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ssscartalk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-i30-1997-model-check-engine-light/58967 "2010-12-22T18:00:23Z")
Hi, Recently the check engine light went on and I took it to the dealer. My mechanic tells me that the purge control valve electrical connection to the engine is bad, there is no feedback. The valve and the canister ar… --- ## [Foreign vs comestic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foreign-vs-comestic/57678)
**Author:** [@golfgal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfgal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foreign-vs-comestic/57678 "2010-11-18T16:25:40Z")
I keep my cars for 11-12 years. Will I still appreciate a domestic car after its 10th year? Will the interior hold up? Will the automatic windows still work? I had a 1987 Acura Legend until it blew an engine in 1999.… --- ## [Car stutters when first started and driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-when-first-started-and-driving/56758)
**Author:** [@brotus\_mil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brotus_mil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-when-first-started-and-driving/56758 "2010-10-24T01:54:38Z")
I have a 2001 Infiniti I30, 106000 miles. I had the regular services performed and am noticing the car hesitating when I first start and take off.After a minute it runs fine and has no more problems and rpms are fine and… --- ## [97 Infiniti I-30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-infiniti-i-30/56595)
**Author:** [@Mookiedoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mookiedoo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-infiniti-i-30/56595 "2010-10-19T23:16:05Z")
My car with 127K miles just started giving me a hesitation in starting. I have to turn the key all the way and hold it before it starts and it's only blowing out cold air. The first time it did it my temp gauage read 2… --- ## [Delay in start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-in-start/56612)
**Author:** [@sallybritt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallybritt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-in-start/56612 "2010-10-19T22:33:25Z")
I have a 97 Infiniti I30 that has a new battery but has a hard time starting in the morning occasionally. Yesterday, I had to turn the key at leat 8 times and then all of a sudden, the engine turend over and started. But… --- ## [Cars is jumpy when taking off after starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-is-jumpy-when-taking-off-after-starting/55675)
**Author:** [@brotus\_mil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brotus_mil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-is-jumpy-when-taking-off-after-starting/55675 "2010-09-28T22:10:51Z")
2001 Infiniti I30 105000 miles, had the sparkplugs changed 5k ago. When I start the car and take off, it pulsates/ minor jumping for the first minute then works it self out and runs fine.Any ideas would help thanks --- ## [Engine Overheats and Air Conditioner stops when ambient temperature exceeds 90 degrees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheats-and-air-conditioner-stops-when-ambient-temperature-exceeds-90-degrees/53475)
**Author:** [@Roscoe\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roscoe_Lee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheats-and-air-conditioner-stops-when-ambient-temperature-exceeds-90-degrees/53475 "2010-09-13T16:21:58Z")
My 2001 Infiniti I30 overheats when the air conditioner is on and the ambient temperature is above 90 degrees. At the same time the air conditioner stops blowing cold air. What may be wrong? --- ## [2000 Infiniti I30 Cat Converter? Dead or a Bad O2 Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-cat-converter-dead-or-a-bad-o2-sensor/49088)
**Author:** [@sheehanjc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheehanjc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-cat-converter-dead-or-a-bad-o2-sensor/49088 "2010-09-13T14:44:59Z")
The "Service Engine" light is on and the stored code is P0430. 144,000 miles and the front tube and sensors were replaced in a recall three years ago. Before I surrender to the gentle and expensive ministrations of the … --- ## [Infiniti 1996 I30 Power Steering Whine Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-1996-i30-power-steering-whine-noise/54614)
**Author:** [@BBBennyJets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BBBennyJets)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-1996-i30-power-steering-whine-noise/54614 "2010-09-05T01:33:41Z")
Our power steering started leaking bad two months ago. Our mechanic replaced the PS unit 3 times, but each time we get a low whining noise while steering. This last replacement the noise is lower but still there. The n… --- ## [Potential transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-transmission-issue/53323)
**Author:** [@nickolas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickolas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-transmission-issue/53323 "2010-08-11T14:44:27Z")
Our car makes a squeaking noise when we start it in the morning. The same thing happens when the car is parked for few hours. However, there is not any noise when the car is parked for a short period of time or when th… --- ## [2000 infinti i30 acceleration problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infinti-i30-acceleration-problems/52065)
**Author:** [@chrisphouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisphouse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infinti-i30-acceleration-problems/52065 "2010-07-18T17:23:58Z")
My wife and I bought a our Infiniti just over a year ago with 68k on it; since then we have put on another 10k. Around 75k we began having acceleration problems.It seems to choke out periodically after starting the the c… --- ## [2000 Infiniti I30 code P0430: which catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-code-p0430-which-catalytic-converter/51920)
**Author:** [@darrelleldridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrelleldridge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-code-p0430-which-catalytic-converter/51920 "2010-07-16T16:19:49Z")
I've got about 135k miles on my 2000 I30. The SES light is on; AutoZone checked the code for me: it's P0430: "Catalyst system efficiency below threshold- Bank 2" (and no others). My mechanic says the catalytic converte… --- ## [1998 Infiniti I30 "hiccups" and hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-infiniti-i30-hiccups-and-hesitates/23837)
**Author:** [@Bellyache5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bellyache5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-infiniti-i30-hiccups-and-hesitates/23837 "2008-12-24T18:55:13Z")
Hi everyone, I'll try to provide as much information as I can. I have a 1998 Infiniti I30 (Automatic, V6, ~112k). I've noticed in the past week or so that the car hesitates and actually hiccups when accelerating. By… --- ## [2001 Infiniti I30 intermittently will not go into 2nd when outside temperature is hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-i30-intermittently-will-not-go-into-2nd-when-outside-temperature-is-hot/51174)
**Author:** [@Roscoe\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roscoe_Lee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-i30-intermittently-will-not-go-into-2nd-when-outside-temperature-is-hot/51174 "2010-07-02T02:35:01Z")
I drive a 2001 Infiniti I30 with about 160,000 miles. About 3 years ago I began to have a problem. Intermittently my car will not go from 1st gear into second. It has an automatic transmission. The problem began in Augus… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/i30/5132.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=i30)