2014 QX60 - RIP.... my cvt and transfer case just took a dump. too $$$ to replace. your channel gave me the push i needed to trust the process and work on my own car. because of this channel, i picked up my first set of real tools, floor jack and stands and kept my phone real close to pause each step in your videos. i paid a guy to do my spark plugs, but i did a lot of the other things i could never imagine before i found nexus auto. thanks for everything!

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Sorry to hear that your QX60 is done! That is far too expensive a fix to do, so i understand why it's time has come. I am really happy to hear that my channel has helped you out so much! It's comments like yours that make this videos worth it! I wish your QX could have lasted much longer, but I am humbled by the skills my videos helped out with. All the best and good luck on finding your next vehicle! Hope it's an awesome one!

I'm a old lady. I drive a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, a base, since November of 2007. I love my Pontiac! Thank you so very much for sharing all of your expertise for the 3800 Series III. I have just flushed my heater core, and planning to replace the ECT Sensor and thermosrat next week, then next to clean the Thottle Body and replace the MA'S Sensor. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'll share a pic of the PuttyCat soon. GOÒOOOOOOOOOOOO. C A R O L I N A. P A N T H E R S !!!!!!!,

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear that your Pontiac is still going strong and you're getting so much done to it. Sounds like it's in great hands! You did a lot so it must be running great! Awesome to hear the videos have helped out

Your Grand Prix videos have been immensely helpful to me. Thank you for all that you do. Possible video suggestion: can you please do a video on switching out interior lights for the Grand Prix? My overhead console is slightly busted and need to see how to take it apart lol

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome news! Happy to hear that the GP videos helped out. Funny thing is, I do have a video on changing the interior lights! But, my model does not have the overheard console, so I couldn't show how to change the bulbs directly. But maybe it'll help out a bit. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aY1ry5tvpKeapKw.html

Love your videos. Slow pace, great camera angles and thorough review of needed tools. Shooting videos, performing repairs, then video editing gets tiring, so thanks. BTW, I hope you'll make a JX35 catalytic converter or Oxygen Sensor replacement video in the near future. My check engine light (P0420) keeps lighting up, then goes away after driving 200+ miles. There aren't any replacement videos on youtube, so you'd be the first.

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate that feedback...awesome to hear the videos work out. I didn't have plans directly to do the O2 sensors, because they are a pain to do. But I may make one in the near future. Keep an eye out for sure. Thanks for the support!

I'm 15 and starting on tractors/cars. my mom wants me to do her front brakes on her 2013 jx35. I watched your brake video and i am very confident about doing the brakes. thank you so much. ( I also have watched your videos on minor things such as replacing all the front lights.)

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome news! Great to hear you're starting on this stuff! And happy to hear the videos are helpful! Thanks for the great feedback! Keep up the good work!

Hey, nice to see an update and hear that you are doing well. Congrats on finishing school! Glad to hear you will be uploading an exhaust video. I need to do mine on the 04 GTP Comp G. Probably go with ZZP exhaust. Look forward to seeing how it's done.

@NexusAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Glen. Happy to hear from you too, and thanks on the congrats! Oh damn, I should have clarified! The exhaust issue was on my other car. I actually do plan on doing an entire exhaust overhaul on my GP, but that is further down the line. I will keep you posted on that in the future.

Hi Nexus, First, thank you for your videos! You've helped me quite a bit with my JX35. I'm hoping you can help me with an issue that no mechanic can seem to pinpoint and I don't want to lose my engine over it. 2013 JX35 104,000 mi I was having shuddering, loss of power, and a flashing check engine light last summer on the way home from a road trip. I brought it to a foreign car auto repair shop and they replaced the catalytic converters... twice, as they told me the first one failed... I continued having issues so during multiple visits they replaced 3 of the (4) O2 sensors, flushed the solenoid, replaced a control modular fuse, replaced a ground terminal for my battery, changed my transmission fluid (per my request), and changed my oil 3x. I was still having issues, my check engine light came back on solid, shuddering came back, a friend checked and cleared the codes (misfiring) and he recommended I change the spark plugs. After watching your spark plug video I changed them out. The mechanic was going to charge $850! The plugs in the front were seized up in there, and the ones in the back came out easily but I smelt some gas when removing them and smelled gas on them. I torqued the new plugs to spec and I dropped it back off to the mechanic while I was out of town for a month (with a full tank of gas and bottle of STP gas treatment). When I came back they told me I must've fixed the issue because they didn't find anything, no codes and no shuddering. I work from home, live in the boonies and drive maybe 50 miles a week on average. My car sits for a couple of days on end. I will start it up to drive around the "block" which is a 3 mile loop. I haven't driven it much since I got back from my trip in January but when I do run it, I can smell gas when idling or when outside air circulates through the vents. I have only filled my tank twice since January and always use 93 or highest octane available. Two weekends ago was the first long trip I've taken since I changed the plugs back in December. I drove 1hr straight, parked for an hr and when I started it back up my car started shuddering. I gave it some gas and it went away. It did this a second time that day while I was out running errands but not as bad. Well, this past weekend I used the remote starter after it had been sitting a couple days and it was hesitating to start. I could hear it cranking but it just wouldn't turn. I shut it off with the transponder, got in the vehicle to start it, and the same thing was happening so I pumped the gas pedal a couple of times, and it started right up, but a cloud of black smoke came out of the tail pipe. I dropped it off at an actual dealership on Monday 2/27. They called and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it, they checked my spark plugs and said they were perfect, checked the fuel lines, checked for codes and it started right up for them with no issues. They did not say they checked the throttle body. They offered to keep it for a couple of days to see if it happens after sitting for a while. They also told me that after you change spark plugs in an Infiniti the car has to reprogram itself which I haven't been able to confirm is true. I just ordered a new MAF sensor and ignition coils but I don't know if that's even a good place to start. I'm at a loss if a dealership can't even figure it out. I'm wondering if I should also clean the throttle body as well but I don't have a garage and it's been snowing where I am. I'm hoping you may have other suggestions? Thank you so much for even reading this if you do. I appreciate your help!

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle. I'm happy to hear the videos have helped you out! Hmmm, for your issue, that's hard to say what the cause is. But to be honest, even before you suggested cleaning the throttle body, that was already ringing in my head. If I was having your issue, and if your air filter is nice and clear, I would clean the Throttle Body, and maybe even the MAF sensor as well. I see you have a check engine light. Did you happen to get what code you have? With that, it can help out with getting to a potential cause The gas smell is interesting too. That does align to a misfire issue. It can also be an EVAP system issue too. But hard to say without being there. But considering you mentioned there was a misfire code, I think that further confirms your situation. For the 'reprogram' comment when doing spark plugs, that's simply not true. They may be talking about an idle air relearn, but helps reset the throttle settings. But that is not required when doing spark plugs (although it doesn't hurt either. Just not needed) If possible, leaving a car overnight can be helpful, if you can arrange it. I had a client do that recently, and could diagnose an issue that couldn't be seen in the day, otherwise. Just initial, first start up in the morning. Either way, I would probably start with a throttle body cleaning and a MAF cleaning (2nd) and go from there

@TheRealMeesh

Жыл бұрын

@@NexusAuto Thank you so much for the reply! The check engine light didn't come back after changing the spark plugs thankfully. I am still waiting on the MAF sensor to come in and the car is still at the shop but once I get it back I will try what you suggested. I appreciate your help and responding to all my questions. I hope you have a great weekend!

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@Michelle no problem at all! I'm hoping it's something simple like the throttle body cleaning, or even the MAF sensor replacement! Good luck, and have a great weekend too!

Thanks for all the great videos. Did you ever do one for changing the power steering fluid on a JX35?

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

No problem at all, glad you're enjoying them. Unfortunately, I didn't make one on the power steering yet. I have looked into it and was planning on maybe doing it next year (as my PS fluid looks great, so I had no rush on it). But nothing as of now

Hey I really enjoy your videos I need your help with my 2006 Grand Prix my Map light Sockets Have recessed up into the bracket I assume it wasn’t secured properly I need some advice on how this light housing is taken apart I thought it was just the 2 screws and clips but that’s not the case

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Awesome news to hear the videos have helped out! For the map light, you would need to drop the whole map light housing. You need a trim tool (ideally) or a flat head screwdriver. But be careful as it can tear the headliner. You need to go in from the back, the side facing towards the rear of the car and gently pry it downwards. It should come out and you can get to those sockets

For the life of me, I am not able to remove my dust cover cap for my headlight! My high bream cap cover comes off, but BOTH low beams dust caps don't! Any suggestions?

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Oh, that sucks. They are tough to remove sometimes...don't know why they make it that tough. I would say there is 2 things to point out or try. First make sure you are pushing in when trying to turn them. Sometimes, when they get jammed, pushing in unjams them. If not, try some 'leverage'. See if you have something that can wrap around it to help you turn it better. It can be tricky, but hope this helps a bit

By chance would anyone know why the key fob would stop working after my battery was cleaned, the car still let me push button start and recognizes the key fob when I approach the car but the actual fob no longer works when buttons are pressed, help if any of that long sentence makes sense

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

That does make sense. I have seen this happen a couple of times, and both times, it was motherboard failure. It's the little green circuit board that you see inside when you open up the FOB. I can't say that is the case for you for sure, but that is what i've seen before. If it is motherboard failure, only either a small electronic technician may be able to repair it if only one small component went bad, or you would need a whole new FOB. Maybe have it opened up and make sure the button on the 'outside' are lined up to the button on the 'inside' (hope that makes sense too)

Hey I’m sorry this is random but you posted a video 3 years ago of you getting a new power brick for your Xbox I was wondering if the brick still works because I’m going to get it and I wanna make sure it doesn’t break in like 6 months

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

It all varies for sure. But the power brick I bought does still work as of now. Depending on where you buy it from (for example, Amazon), make sure to check the reviews and see what people are saying. But all good on my end so far

Just wondering if you could post a video about installing Fuel Damper, I have a ticket sound only heard inside my Qx60 very annoying

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could. That is a fairly hefty job to do (although not impossible at all) and I could not put something like that together anytime soon, due to work commitments. First, I will direct you to my spark plug video kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSF1M2posnSptI.html This gets you part way there. You do have to relieve the fuel pressure, as you need to remove the injectors (be prepared for some fuel spill). The fuel damper is underneath the fuel injector rails. If I had more time, I would make it for sure, but just can't right now. Anticipate about 2-3 hrs if you know your way around tools. Sorry I couldn't help further

@biggmass73

Жыл бұрын

No I understand fully ill Try this weekend but thanks for the direction it helps alot and I appreciate the time I really do, just going through a hard time this year and can't take it to a mech, dont have the funds like I did a couple years ago...but thanks again bud your the best

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@biggmass73 no problem at all. Happy to help..sorry to hear funds are tight now...I hear you there. Hopefully the fuel damper work goes well.

Hey, can we upgrade the qx60 front then signal to led? Since there's new ones that have the load resistor in them but only for 2 bulbs, I was thinking to put those in the front and the old school method you used for yours for the back, but needed help for the front then signal.

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Hey. What do you mean? The new ones have a load resistor for 2 bulbs? I did make a video on changing the front turn signals to LEDs.

@vishwasbrahmbhatt7178

Жыл бұрын

@@NexusAuto something called canbus, what I read is you can only have 2 canbus installed bulbs in one car. And since you replied, I'm a little confused of how to do the load resistor for the rear light, cuz your camera didn't show which wire, so like does it matter which wire I put the resistor to or it can be anyhow? I believe there's two wires.

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@vishwasbrahmbhatt7178 oh I see. I've never heard of only 2 canbus bulbs on a car, so couldn't say anything to that. But I can tell you I have done every exterior light on my SUV to LED except the HID headlights, and they all work with no issues. This includes the front and rear signals. For the rear turn signal, I can definitely clear that up. There is only the 2 wires for the turn signal, and the resistors are not directional. So you can indeed hook them up in no particular order. Just each side to each wire and you're good to go

@vishwasbrahmbhatt7178

Жыл бұрын

@@NexusAuto thanks man. You're the man

could u do a 2012 gmc terrain shift trim removal?

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

I can look into it, but i'm not sure when I will be able to, due to other work commitments. I'll see what I can do

Hope all is well. Haven’t seen any videos for you over a year . Not sure if you remember me . I had a failed suspension on a 2013 jx35 faster I’ve done a major service at 120k that cost me $2,000. After all that the transmission failed . Never trusting a Nissan/Infiniti product again . Bought a Lexus with hopefully proven Toyota reliability

@NexusAuto

11 ай бұрын

It's true, I haven't posted any videos in a long while, but that'll change soon. I'll actually be posted a video In a few weeks explaining why.. all good though! 😃. I do remember you! We had some extensive conversations on your JX, if I remember it all correctly. Damn!!! Sorry to hear about the transmission failure! You had some serious unfortunate luck with yours! To hear about the transmission now, I feel bad for you. I get why you'll stay away from Nissan products. As much as I still love my JX, you have an awesome choice in a Lexus. They're all solid models!

Hi, can you make maintenance videos for GMC terrain 2018 🥰🥰

@NexusAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Unfortunately I don't have access to a current generation Terrain at this time. If I get hands on one, I'll make the video. But as of now, I can't.

Got another question for you. I have an 09 journey sxt 3.5 motor. Has a 6 speed transmission. It got a bad tranny fluid leak and I immediately quit driving it. The fluid fill tube was rusted. After I got it fixed when I first drove it it shifted fine but after it warmed up it won't shift at all. Any suggestions?

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa. Hmm, this is an interesting one. I have 2 possible thoughts. First, since this was related to the filler tube being rusty, I wonder if something is wrong with the transmission fluid. Either if the fluid level is off (too much or too little fluid), or if the fluid somehow got contaminated with dirt or rust when it was being repaired. Second, it is very common for the Power Distribution center to become corroded from underneath on these vehicles. The PDC is located on the driver side of the engine, it is a rectangular looking box. If you carefully remove it and lift it up, you may find some corrosion there that causes all sorts of issues with these cars. Also, is there any check engine lights by chance? If there is, I would start by getting a scan done. if not, I would probably start with the above things.

@lisaburks2

Жыл бұрын

@@NexusAuto thank you for the info. One more question. Do I need to reset the computer? I haven't done that.

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@lisaburks2 quite possibly. The engine computer may need a reset if the engine performance is low. Also, the transmission control module may need an update. It may be a good idea to contact Dodge and ask if they do TCM updates, and how much if they do

@lisaburks2

Жыл бұрын

@@NexusAuto ok thank you

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@lisaburks2 no problem! Anytime!

Hey guys I'm looking for the IAT sensor in my JX 35 help😢😢

@NexusAuto

8 ай бұрын

To my knowledge, the IAT is built into the Mass Air Flow Sensor

Hello sir, I have 2017 qx60 3.5 base. My check engine light came on and I took it to a mechanic and autozone and oreilys for the free diagnostic scan. I get a U042F Invalid data recieved from camshaft position control module. No one has been able to tell me what that means. Can you please help. 🙏 Also same code U042F but says communication error invalid.

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

I'll try and take a look at this one and get an awesome. It's an uncommon code so may take me a few days. I'll keep you posted

@juliansanchezguillen6030

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@juliansanchezguillen6030 no problem. But unfortunately, bad news. I can't find anything directly related to this code, which is probably why you're not getting an answer. Normally, there should be another code attached. The most I can think of is there may be a communication issue between one of the Camshaft position sensors and the PCM. Could be the sensor, wiring, or the PCM itself. But that's just a guess. There was no other codes?

@juliansanchezguillen6030

Жыл бұрын

That is the only code. My check engine light us on but to be honest there seems to not be any malfunction in the car at all. Everything is smooth and even asking a couple mechanics to check it... they can't find any problems attached to this issue.

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@juliansanchezguillen6030 I see. Hmmm. Not much I can tell you otherwise. If there isn't any codes that a good sign. I always hate have a check engine light on, but if the car is working fine, maybe it's something you need to not worry about. I would recommend just keeping an eye on the operation of the car

Hay bro welcome back....man you been missed! I got a 06 Grand Prix 3.8 nothing done to it all factory but I got this annoying whining thats not the power steering cause I changed that water pump also, serpentine belt is new aligned correct, I just don't know it gets louder when I accelerate the engine to the noise but it stays on constantly it's driving me crazy it doesn't seem to come from the alternator but lower down I don't wanna say the tranny if I don't have too but it's so hard to find anything on KZread or close to this problem anywhere. So brother I like all your videos but if I might pick your brain if this sound you've heard before on the Gran Prix if it's something common to Pontiacs or could it be an easy fix all oils are good nothing leaking 150k on engine had it for about 3 years had that noise when I got it so I changed the power steering and it went away but not totally so it's gradually gotten louder and I know it's not the power steering it makes a different noise it sounds like a crying whinning straining I live in Phoenix AZ as you know it gets super hot in summer so I try not to turn on AC if I can.but any advice would greatly be appreciated!!!

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate it. Hmm. That's a hard one. Normally something like that, I would need to be there to hear it. If it gets louder when you rev the engine, but it is in park, than it is likely not the transmission. What happens when you put it in drive or reverse? Does the noise change? If there really is no change, then it could be something with a pulley. Even a new pulley (like the water pump) could be faulty out of the box. As sucky as this would be, if it were me, I would remove the belt and check the pulleys one by one, and see if there is any play or noise. Also, it could be a vacuum leak, although I don't recall any vacuum lines in the area off the top of my head. Still, check the intake hoses and vacuum lines and see if there is a leak. From what you describe, I don't think so, but without being there, it is hard to say. That's where I would start. Hope this helps a bit

I have a 2005 Grand Prix GT, my rear window isn’t defrosting and the button doesn’t light up when I push it? What could be wrong? Thanks in advance!!!

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

I would first start with checking the defog relay to make sure it's working ok. If it's ok, then it comes down to checking the electrical system to find the fault. Could be the switch itself (and that is most likely the cause), but there could be other things that have gone wrong. Electrical issues are sometimes tricky to find

@HRucker

Жыл бұрын

@@NexusAuto thanks a million bro!!! I’m going to start checking tomorrow!!! 💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@NexusAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@HRucker no problem at all! Hope you find the issue easily! Good luck!

@alannasutherland2426

Жыл бұрын

Check the fuse.