Issue ID | 1038739 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10563627 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | INFINITI |
Model | Q50 HYBRID |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 06/02/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Even after das reprogram (itb14-006) per campaign end of january '14, das failed at cold temp at start up. After driving 10 min, i parked the car outside for 30 min at 0 degree f. When restarted, engine was on but multiple warnings appeared (same as reported on 1/11/14). This happened 2 times at cold temp before reprogramming, and previously, i was not able to turn tires at all because steering was just too heavy. However, this time (#3), i was able to turn tires even though it was still heavier than usual. The backup mechanical steer must have kicked in, and i was able to drive and move the car to more secure place and waited. In previous 2 occasions, after 40 min and 10 min each time when the car warmed up, all alarms disappeared. Therefore, i waited, and after 40 min of engine running, i restarted the car and all alarms disappeared, and the car functioned normally. Even though the mechanical steer kicked in and i was able to drive the car, it was obvious das still failed at cold temp. The fundamental das failure problem at cold temp has not been solved after this reprogram, but at least now the backup mechanical steer works in this situation. Of separate note, in other 2 occasions, i was not able to change volume of audio. That was solved by turning car off and on. Since this car has multiple sensors and controls, i am not certain if everything is running normally or not, if even a volume control of audio fails at times, since this is only thing that i can tell immediately, but something else that i cannot recognize while driving may be in fault mode without me knowing it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 950 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MADISON, WI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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