1997 Infinity Q45
Can I relocate the knock sensors ??? I do not want to take the plenum off so is there another way to replace the knock sensors?
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1997 INFINITI Q45 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
Apr 08, 2015
This car rides amazing and I really, really, like it.
The front end needs work on the "links" and it's annoying but otherwise it handles very well.
The EGR and Oxygen Sensor issue is annoying as well because I am spending lots of cash trying to get it sorted out and it should be (in my opinion) much easier to analyze and fix.Apr 08, 2015
by Jeff L
May 21, 2013
So today hardly anybody knows what they heck this car even is at this point. This wasn't the most popular Infiniti, but it was also not the least popular. For the day it had good power from the V8 engine but compared to todays models it is just adequate. The engine is really extremely reliable and was saved from many of the issues that later Q45 and other higher tuned V8's have with oil consumption etc. If you can find a clean version that is well taken care of you can find yourself a car that was over 50k new for around 5k today.May 21, 2013
by Jeff L
Nov 23, 2011
I was 2nd owner of this car bought in 2000. It has been extremely reliable for me and also has never EVER left me stranded. I got a very good deal on it and over the year left nearly everything stock except the suspension. In 97' Infiniti took their home market "Cima" and brought it ot the US to replace the 90-96 Q45 which was an awesome car that very few Americans liked (there is a dedicated 1st Gen following out there if you look). The car has some excellent qualities to it, including lots of power, excellent comfort and never lets you feel like your not riding in a luxury car. However, the trunk and back seats could be bigger due to the gas tank being in between the back seats and trunk which was for safety.
The car was not as tight as I wanted and the shocks were toast anyways so I set about to upgrade the car to ride more the way I would have wanted it to in the first place. The car is near impossible to find aftermarket goodies for as they just didn't sell enough of them. I found KYB SR Specials from a guy that brought them in from Japan and Tein lower springs from another guy that also had a connection in Japan. Added M45 06' Sport rims with spacers (wrong offset) and holy moly, the handles like an BMW M of that era and just has an amazing ride. While it is stiff even my 75 year old dad marveled at home nicely it rides.
If you can find a decent copy of these you can pck them up dirt cheap. check out the Nissan Infiniti Car Owners web site <a href="http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicoclub.com%2F" title="http://www.nicoclub.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nicoclub.com/</a> and see the Q45 section. It is by far the more active part of the board and there are many people that can help you to fix it up. For 3-7 grand you can find one and spend 2-3k on it and for less then 10k have a car that rolled out of the front door for 50k or more. But you don't want to buythis if you drive 120 miles a day, it will put you in the poor house with gas.Nov 23, 2011
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1997 Infiniti Q45
So there is a guy trying to sell this 97 Q45 says he is willing to sell it to me for $200 says the only issue is he drove it with low oil and apparently it shut off on him and he says it is a safety features in the infinitis that stop your engine from blowing up. Since I don't know much about these cars I was wondering if this is true or not and if not what would cause it to shut off and also he hasn't tried to start it again since it shut off and hasn't changed the oil or even tried to drive it any advice from anyone?
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No hot or cold air blowing?
I have a 1997 Infiniti q45 that when the air control is turned on no air is blowing I figured it might be a fuse but their are 2 fuselink can't tell if they are both bad or just one or none no sure hoe to check them. also I have the 2 other fan motor blue fuses how do i check to see if they are bad or is the fan motor it's is bad. David
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where do i find a diagram of the alternator belt installation?
Need a diagram for the installation of an alternator belt
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1997 INFINITI Q45 Pricing
Original MSRP
$48,395 to $50,395Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in cargo area
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in cargo area
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent